Bretta Schwartz Resume
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Bretta Schwartz Resume

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree May, 2017
Northwestern College, Orange City, IA GPA 3.6/4.0
Major: Elementary Education
Certifications: K-8 Instructional Strategist 1:  Mild/Moderate

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Deployable Substitute Teacher December-March 2019
Beaverton School District, Beaverton, OR
σ Lead substitute teacher assigned each day to cover teaching positions ranging from kindergarten classes to12th grade, and also including special education placements ranging from elementary to community transition programs. I lead, teach, and support students, with the goal of implementing the plans from the teacher and creating a safe, encouraging, and welcoming learning environment.

Lead Preschool Teacher August-December 2018
Kids of the Kingdom Christian Preschool, Beaverton, OR

σ Lead teacher of the three-year-old classroom; plan lessons, teach and lead the students through activities which introduce them to academic and social concepts

Special Education Resource Room Teacher January-June, 2018
Chehalem Elementary School, Beaverton, OR
σ Case manager of 20+ k-5 students, who I taught/supported using specifically designed instruction in small groups and in the push-in setting throughout the day in the areas of reading, writing, math, and behavior
σ Scheduled, planned, and facilitated special education meetings regarding IEPs and the special education referral process (I worked and collaborated closely with the SLP, the school psychologist, other staff, and the parents of the students)
σ Managed, updated, and sent in ORSPED paperwork weekly, while also planning lessons and working with students throughout the day
σ Created, supported, monitored, and assessed student academic goals weekly

Instructional Assistant August-December, 2017
Neil Armstrong Middle School
σ Supported seventh and eighth grade special education students in the general education setting
σ Implemented behavioral strategies, as well as, explained and demonstrated clear expectations
Helped students develop and exhibit appropriate academic and social skills