Ashley P. Swartz
Frederick,MD
Summary
Ambitious and dedicated educator and administrator with 14 years of experience in educational leadership positions as well as multiple least restrictive environments throughout special education and general education classrooms.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Programs Special Education Coordinator
Centerville Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Frederick County Public Schools, MD
- Programs I currently oversee: PreK 3/4 Inclusive and Pyramid (Pyramid provides integrated support to students with significant social and emotional needs. Intensive special education and therapeutic services are provided in a small, structured setting within a general education school. Students have opportunities for inclusion in general education classes with non-disabled peers, as appropriate, and are pursuing a high school diploma)
- The Special Education Coordinator for Specialized Programs has the primary responsibility for monitoring, supporting, and improving instructional and programmatic practices occurring for special education specialized programs. As the coordinator I assists school teams in the planning and implementation of instructional programs, monitoring program effectiveness, supervising and evaluating specialized program special education instructional and support staff, providing professional learning, engages families and other stakeholders, and performs general administrative functions for specialized programs and the Department of Special Education.
Special Education Coordinator
Lafayette Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- District of Columbia, D.C Public Schools
- As Special Education Coordinator within DC Public Schools I managed the special education process and programs for students, and assisted school leadership with compliance. Some of my main responsibilities were: Caseload management, compliance, staff supervision, parental outreach, and professional development.
Board of Directors Member
East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association
01.2013 - 12.2022
- One of thirty board members meeting bi-monthly to be the voice of the alumni of East Stroudsburg University
- Member of two sub-committees-Nominations and Awards-2013-2015 Member of two sub-committees-Communication and Outreach-2015-2016 Secretary 2015-2019
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2022
- District of Columbia, D.C
- 2018-2022 - 3rd-5th Grade Inclusion/Resource Teacher - Case Managed for 15 students with IEPs
- Girls on the Run Coach, Student Council Advisor, Black Lives Matter Committee, Arts Committee, Spelling Bee Committee
- 2017-2018 - 3rd-5th Grade SLS (Specific Learning Support) Self-Contained Teacher
- Taught ELA and Math
- Case Managed for 10 students with IEPs
- Girls on the Run Coach, Technology Committee
- LifeChanger of the Year Award – 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 recognized as a school teacher who exemplifies excellence and has a positive influence in leadership
Mentor Teacher
DC Reading Clinic
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Mentor Reading Specialist to another teacher in a practicum setting working with students that have reading deficits.
- The science of reading approach and research was used in the basis for teaching and interventions.
Special Education Teacher
River Terrace Education Campus
08.2015 - 06.2017
- District of Columbia, D.C
- 12th Grade Teacher in a special education public school
- Taught English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
- Worked on social and living skills
- SCAC Union Member
- Prom and Graduation Committees
- Case Managed to 9 students with IEPs
- LifeChanger of the Year Award – 2015-2016/2016-2017; recognized as a school teacher who exemplifies excellence and has a positive influence in leadership
Special Education Teacher
Triton Regional High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Black Horse Pike Regional School District Runnemede, NJ
- Lead SCMD – Life Skills teacher since 2013
- Taught functional life and social skills program
- From 2011-2013, taught in both pull-out support and inclusive special education settings
- Managed fundraising and purchasing
- Planned and coordinated Community Based Instruction (CBI) and Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) trips each year
- Administered the DLM (Dynamic Learning Maps) Alternative State Assessment
- Taught Life Skills, English, History, and Job Transition courses
- Worked hand-in-hand with Child Study Team
- Stang Award (Teacher of the Month) – April 2014
- Wrote curriculum for 3 inclusive inclusion classes
- Varsity Track Coach 2011-2015, JV Field Hockey Coach 2014-2015, Buddy Club Advisor 2013-2015, Home Instruction Tutor 2013-2015, NJEA Union Rep
- 2014-2015, Future Teachers of America Advisor 2011-2014
Counselor
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
01.2006 - Current
- The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
- Counselor for the top 250 High School Juniors preparing to be seniors in a week leadership training experience.
Education
Master of Education - Reading
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2009
Skills
- Trustworthy
- Perseverance
- Passionate
- Organized
- Inclusivity
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Certification
- Administrator I/II, 08/01/23, MD
- Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with endorsements in Special Education 1-8/6-Adult, 08/01/23, MD
- Administration 1 Certification, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD, 01/01/22 - 05/01/23
- NESLI (National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative) Woman in Advanced Leadership Certification, 11/01/17
- Special Education K-12, Regular II, 08/01/15, Washington, DC
- Reading Specialist, 02/01/15, NJ
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities, 08/01/12, NJ
- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5, 08/01/12, NJ
Timeline
Specialized Programs Special Education Coordinator
Centerville Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Lafayette Elementary School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Mentor Teacher
DC Reading Clinic
06.2020 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Lafayette Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
River Terrace Education Campus
08.2015 - 06.2017
Board of Directors Member
East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association
01.2013 - 12.2022
Special Education Teacher
Triton Regional High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Counselor
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
01.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Special Education K-12
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
- Administrator I/II, 08/01/23, MD
- Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with endorsements in Special Education 1-8/6-Adult, 08/01/23, MD
- Administration 1 Certification, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD, 01/01/22 - 05/01/23
- NESLI (National Excellence in School Leadership Initiative) Woman in Advanced Leadership Certification, 11/01/17
- Special Education K-12, Regular II, 08/01/15, Washington, DC
- Reading Specialist, 02/01/15, NJ
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities, 08/01/12, NJ
- Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5, 08/01/12, NJ
Master of Education - Reading
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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