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Rebecca Buchwald

@rebeccabuchwald

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Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on unlocking students’ potential.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to further support diverse learners and collaborate with educators to enhance instructional practices.

I am a dedicated Special Education Teacher with a strong commitment to unlocking the potential of my students by building on their unique strengths and addressing their individual needs. With a Master’s degree in Literacy from the University at Albany and a Bachelor’s degree in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University, I have developed a solid foundation in educational practices that cater to diverse learning styles.

In my current role as a Learning Specialist at York Preparatory School, I coach middle and high school students with language-based learning disabilities and ADHD, equipping them with essential strategies for success in a mainstream setting. My experience includes acting as a case manager, collaborating with parents and faculty to ensure that each student receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Previously, I have worked in various educational settings, implementing evidence-based programs and differentiated instruction to foster independence and confidence in my students.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Learning Specialist

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York Preparatory School

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Coached students with diverse learning styles and specific learning differences to thrive in a mainstream educational environment. Taught specific strategies to address challenges related to reading, writing, time management, and organizational skills.

Special Education Teacher

The Gateway School

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)

Utilized Preventing Academic Failure (PAF), an Orton Gillingham based program, to teach reading, spelling, and handwriting to students with learning disabilities and struggling readers. Employed the Teaching Basic Writing Skills program, an evidence-based methodology, to explicitly instruct students in writing.

Orton Gillingham

Special Education Teacher

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Differentiated Common Core ELA curriculum for students with IEPs, fostering increased independence in their learning. Implemented the Fountas and Pinnell reading program to enhance fluency, decoding, and reading comprehension for students below grade level.

Reading Programs

Clinician

Lindamood Bell Learning Processes

Jun 2015 - Present (10 years 1 month)

Received intensive training in Lindamood-Bell methods for teaching decoding, reading comprehension, and math. Provided individualized instruction to students aged 5-17, utilizing symbol imagery and visualizing/verbalizing techniques.

Reading Comprehension Lindamood Bell