RUVANE SCHWARTZ
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Telephone: (347) 471-3985
Email: ruvanes@yahoo.com
Marital status: Single
Dependents: None
Nationality: American, Russian
Date of birth: 1972

ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Patient, Trustworthy and Compassionate

Dynamic and results-oriented native English-speaker. Compassionate, energetic and reliable Early Childhood Assistant with experience providing education, leadership and cross‐functional support to high school students and families. Skilled at working with a diverse group of children and personalities. Flexible attitude and approach. Worked with students 5‐18 years old. Great sense of humor and basic knowledge of Khmer

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Classroom Management ● Student, Parent and Community Relations ● English language
Effective Listening ● Youth Counseling and Intervention ● Role Playing
Guided Reading ● Technology Integration ● Student Motivation

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

9/1989 – 6/1994 Bachelor of Arts. Baruch College. Major: Marketing
10/1995 – 3/1999 Certification. New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.

Prevention of HIV/STDs, Prevention of Substance Abuse, Anti-violence.
( Grad.2015) Touro Graduate School of Education Early Childhood & Spec. Education

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Augment student learning through one-on-one counseling and instruction for English and non-English speaking students; partnered student with native English-speaking students or advance bilingual students ensuring a comfortable social environment that would facilitate the drug, alcohol and violence prevention aspects of the program.

• Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set their own goals. Documented progress, enhancing student improvement in social behaviors with other students and facility, thereby improving understanding and performance.

• Maintained effective behavioral management within the classroom by incorporating motivational activities and positive reinforcement strategies.

• Initiated and lead classroom meetings for parents not reading or speaking English to help them become involved in the mental and emotional well-being of their child.

• Integrated technology and adapted activities to meet the needs of individual students to achieve mental and emotional well-being.
Career Achievements and Highlights continued…

• Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approach to make counseling sessions and lessons interesting and interactive; utilized various mediums, modeling, and organized student-led group sharing.

• Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of diverse manipulatives; employed literature, movies and songs to encourage participation and allow students to become more aware of their emotional and mental health and learning.

• Enhanced student social growth by using varied strategies and techniques; included group, individual, and teacher modeling to provide life skills and a positive attitude toward education.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER MARCH 2014 – PRESENT
NYC Department of Education

o Carried out a program of study prescribed in lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
o Employed instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
o Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and

interests of the students, and followed procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
o Performed lunchroom duty and hall monitoring when needed.
o Schools served: Brooklyn Studios Secondary, P.S. 212 Lady Deborah Moody, P.S. 80 Thurgood Marshall

Magnet.

TEACHERS ACROSS BORDERS – PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA JUNE 2010
Teacher Coordinator

• Student enrollment: 75; Ages: 18-23
• Assisted in the professional development of student and experienced teachers, including classroom management and collaboration techniques
• Prepared all workshop presentation materials, itineraries, exams and reports
• Coordinated meetings with the National Institute of Education, as well as cultural and educational activities

VARIETY DRUGS – JAMAICA, NEW YORK FEBRUARY 2006 – JANUARY 2014
Sales and Marketing Coordinator/Assistant Manager

• Interface with veterinary and medical clients and prospects via internet, telephone and at industry events
• Execute nationwide marketing and sales efforts and maintain database of veterinarians and animal shelters
• Prepare and coordinate staffing schedules for over thirty employees
• Train and educate clerks and sales associates on customer service competencies
• Oversee floor operations, including store open/close, reconciliations, deposits, merchandising standards, inventory

ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL – BROOKLYN, NEW YORK OCTOBER 1995 – JANUARY 2006
Student Counselor

• Student enrollment: 2,654; Ages: 14-18; Asian students 16%; Hispanic students 23%; Russian or Eastern Euro 24%
• Provided students with individual and group advisement in an effort to promote anti-drug/violence themes.
• Designed, implemented and conducted weekly peer counseling groups and classroom lessons at 25-30 student capacity, and supplemented lectures with role playing and interactive group exercises
• Prepared case reviews and evaluations to establish long-term objectives for academic and community initiatives

TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES

Windows Operating System ● Microsoft Office Suite ● Type 40 WPM
Familiar with MAC ● Internet and social media savvy

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST