Danielle Schwartz

908.884.7257 danielle.l.schwartz@gmail.com

EDUCATION
August 2013: The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Masters Plus Program: Certification to Teach the Blind / Visually Impaired
May 2009: The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Master of Arts in Teaching with dual certification in Elementary and Special EducationGPA: 4.0
May 2008: The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
GPA: 3.83, Deans List 7/8 Semesters

CERTIFICATIONS
Standard Certificate, Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired
Standard Certificate, Teacher of Students with Disabilities K-12
Standard Certificate, Elementary Education K-5

EXPERIENCE
Cresskill Middle School, Cresskill, NJ 2009 2015
Seventh grade Study Skills Teacher and Inclusion Co-Teacher in English, Math & Science
Collaborated with content area teachers to plan curriculum and to support students across classes
Differentiated instruction based on students learning goals, needs, readiness, learning profiles and interests
Implemented and monitored IEP goals and objectives (specifically in the areas of self-advocacy, self-awareness, time
management, and organization)
Planned and facilitated faculty, department, and team meetings to turn key different initiatives
Mentored two novice teachers and coached in-district middle and high school teachers to support the implementation
of the principles of highly effective teaching
Sixth grade Basic Skills Inclusion Co-Teacher in English, Writing & Math
Developed middle school co-teaching program

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Community Options December, 2016 Present
Regional Director, Central and Lower Central NJ
Oversaw daily operations for day programs and employment services
Planned and facilitated trainings related to the following topics: teaching strategies; promoting independence by
utilizing the hierarchy of prompts; setting measurable and meaningful goals; integrating Meaningful Day Curriculum,
skill-building and community-based instruction
Supervised program managers to ensure best practices were used to promote individuals independence
Monitored fiscal, medical and IHP/ISP documentation
Job Coach, STEP Program
Provides on-the-job training to high school students during job sampling / internship experiences
Supports relationships with natural co-workers
Implement IEP goals, monitor and report progress

Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities at The College of New Jersey June, 2015December, 2016
Program Coordinator
Facilitated the discovery process and job development using person-centered approaches
Provided on-the-job training and monitored job performance of clients
Utilized positive behavior support and delivered technical assistance in different environments to address challenging
behaviors
 Supervised residential prevocational summer transition program for high school students with multiple disabilities
Established relationships with businesses to support the hiring and retention of employees with disabilities
Created and delivered Customized Employment trainings for various audiences
Developed and utilized electronic reporting system to monitor staff progress and provided targeted support

Work Skills Prep Program TCNJ / CBVI (Commission for the Blind / Visually Impaired) Summers, 2011 2014
Academic Coordinator
Provided differentiated instruction to high school students with both visual impairments and intellectual disabilities
Developed a student-centered curriculum focused on academics, goal-setting, problem-solving and self-
determination
Collaborated in the establishment of a Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support Plan
Composed student reports that provided present levels of functioning across the curriculum and provided
recommendations to be shared with students families, school districts, as well as CBVI case managers, etc.

Assistant Teacher, Community Advisor Summers, 2006 2010

Collaborated with lead teachers to design and implement curriculum
Supported participants independent living and travel skills
Provided on-site job coaching and assessed participants job skills

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS and COMMUNITY SERVICE

TDF (Theatre Development Fund): Autism Theatre Initiative, Volunteer 2014 Present
NJASCD North Region, Member at Large Fall, 2013 2015
Cresskill Middle School Anti-Bullying Committee, Member Fall, 2012 2015
Cresskill Middle School Homework Committee, Member Spring, 2014
Panel Member, invited presentation for The Center For Autism at TCNJ on Autism and families Spring, 2012
Panel Member, invited presentation on Co-Teaching at Conference for Aspiring Teachers Spring, 2010
Panel Member, invited presentation at statewide conference Facing the Future 2006

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR EXPERIENCE

Co-Teaching to Make a Difference Winter and Spring, 2014
The Diverse Learner Presentation for An Introduction to the Teaching Profession: 2010-2011, 2014
A 24 Hour Pre-Service Program, New Jersey City University
TCNJ Co-Teaching Research Panel Spring, 2010

HONORS
Teacher of the Year, Cresskill Middle School, 2012-2013
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honors Society
Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society
Golden Key Honors Society