Brenda Schwartz
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Thousand Oaks, California, United States
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One of the original teachers of a start up charter school who worked extensively with the curriculum committee developing the curriculum for 3rd - 5th grade. Wrote the kindergarten curriculum. Established the service delivery model of special education services working collaboratively with charter school general education teachers. Serving students with mild to moderate disabilities and a student with moderate to severe autism in a mixed resource / special day class environment. Integrated thematic units supporting grade level thematic units in the Learning Center lesson plans.
Reading and Math Intervention Specialist for Elementary School. Designed and implemented remedial mathematics and language arts program for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Designed and implemented 5th Grade Science Club Program. Mapped the program to units in science and to the CA Standards. Mentored and supported Public Speaking participants in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
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5th Grade Math Power Point Everyday Math Unit 1 Lessons 1 - 5
5th Grade Math
Rectangular Arrays, Multiplication Facts, Factors, Divisibility, Divisibility Rules
This 59 slide power point slide deck was created to complement the Everyday Math program California Edition for 5th grade. The power point presentation and printable includes key vocabulary, lesson objectives, direct instruction, references to materials, and colorful graphics and animation to reach all students. Quick comprehension checks are built into the slides for ongoing assessments. The
5th
Basic Operations, Math, Numbers
Coins Made Easy Matching Identification Values CA Core Standards
These pages use the Coin Dot methodology for coin identification, valuation, and calculations. This method was developed by a Learning Center Teacher for her students who struggled with mathematics in elementary school. See the free Coin Dot Introduction package offered. This package includes printable coins: pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters marked with the Coin Dot patterns and ready to print on card stock. Worksheets included focus on identifying coins and matching them to their names
K - 3rd
Math
Elementary Classroom Data Management & Gradebook PC 2007
This Classroom Data Management tool will help you to organize, track, and manage the vast amount of data that is required in the classroom. Log and track student demographic, academic, and special needs information. Enter assessment data from multiple sources and beginning of year testing to facilitate grouping and differentiation. Keep track of all the endless forms that need to go home and be returned. The automated grade book contains linkages that have been built to eliminate duplication of
K - 5th
EDM Math 5th Grade Unit 1 Review Game Preview
5th Grade Quiz Show unit review designed to complement the Everyday Math program California version developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project. This power point quiz show is a fun interactive way to review for the progress check on the unit.
Hyperlinks are built into the slides. Simply click on the category i.e. Factors for 1 point, you will be automatically directed to the right slide, have the students answer the questions (see below for one option), and click to re
5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Numbers
Estimation Strategies Reference
This handy reference page was created to help the students remember the 4 major estimation strategies used in mathematics. Rounding, front end estimation, clustering, and compatible numbers are explained in easily understood terms and modeled with examples. Color is used to highlight the key points of each strategy. Enjoy this free resource that is appropriate for 3rd - 6th grade or special education.
3rd - 6th
Applied Math, Basic Operations, Mental Math
Coin Made Easy Bingo and Coin Matching Game CA Core Standards
Coins can be a challenge for many learners and are especially difficult for students with learning disabilities and students who are English Language Learners. A Learning Center teacher designed this methodology for her students. These games use the Coin Dot methodology in a game format. This package provides a short description of the methodology, teacher scripts and tips, description of the games, and the game materials. Coin Dot Bingo and Coin Dot Matching Card Game can be used in math ce
K - 3rd
Math
Classroom Data Management Elementary MAC Version
Created in a MAC
This Classroom Data Management tool will help you to organize, track, and manage the vast amount of data that is required in the classroom. Linkages have been built to eliminate duplication of effort and formulas automate the calculation of weighted grades. But this is not just another grade book!
Progress reports are automated and can be printed at any time. The workbook is easy to update and additional columns can be added to accommodate additional assignments and categori
K - 5th
Coins Made Easy New Method Introduction
New method developed by a Learning Center Teacher to meet the needs of elementary students identify, match, and value coins. This free introductory package includes a description of the methodology, teaching tips, and teaching scripts with a double sided printable featuring photo realistic images of US mint issued penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.
K - 3rd
Math, Measurement
Elementary Progress Reports - MAC
This Elementary Progress Report is a merge word file that pulls the data from the Classroom Data Management Tool for sale by this seller on this site. This tool is part of the overall package. A progress report can be created for an individual student, a range of students, or for the whole class at any time. The report provides up to date, real time information information and is particularly useful for parent teacher conferences.
K - 5th
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About the store
Experience
One of the original teachers of a start up charter school who worked extensively with the curriculum committee developing the curriculum for 3rd - 5th grade. Wrote the kindergarten curriculum. Established the service delivery model of special education services working collaboratively with charter school general education teachers. Serving students with mild to moderate disabilities and a student with moderate to severe autism in a mixed resource / special day class environment. Integrated thematic units supporting grade level thematic units in the Learning Center lesson plans.
Reading and Math Intervention Specialist for Elementary School. Designed and implemented remedial mathematics and language arts program for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Designed and implemented 5th Grade Science Club Program. Mapped the program to units in science and to the CA Standards. Mentored and supported Public Speaking participants in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
Teaching style
I am a versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs of the students. A professional who is compassionate and empathetic is flexible and accommodating in the design and implementation of inspiring lessons and activities that has high expectations for students and self. Addressing students’ needs in a positive, structured, learning environment is a skill I possess. Firm and fair behavioral and classroom management is crucial to providing a thriving positive learning environment along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teaching Credentials:
Multiple Subject
Education Specialist
Added Autism Authorization (in progress)
My own education history
Bachelor of Science in Technology and Management from the University of Maryland
Masters of Education in Special Education from National University
Early Childhood Education
Additional biographical information
Guest Speaker: Child Development @ Moorpark College
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