Tracy L Ruschman

• Empowered adolescents by teaching strategies to enhance their coping skills, develop self-esteem, and improve family dynamics.

• Delivered supportive counseling and information and referral services via phone, in-office, and on-site to individuals of all age groups experiencing mental health emergencies.

• Lead the building-based team. Analyzed and reviewed student academic, behavioral, and social/emotional information. Created and implemented comprehensive student action plans. Met regularly with parents/guardians to review student plans. Made recommendations for additional screenings. Participated in developing 504 plans and IEPs. Assisted parents with navigating county services. Lead social skills groups. Provided direct instruction in reading and math intervention. Created and implemented targeted behavior plans. Assisted teachers and staff with the implementation of student plans.

• Provided supportive counseling and case management to families at risk of foster care placement.

• Provided intervention, education, and support for students in a school setting while promoting risk reduction and positive asset development.

• Taught health and physical education to all students who attended Lower Nazareth Elementary School.

Prepared a coed team of cheerleaders to cheer for all football and basketball games. Managed the activities of the mascot. Coordinated travel arrangements, tracked expenses and reported on all team activities,