About Gretchen Schwarzmueller, M. Ed (“Greducator”):

Education:

Niagara University: Master of Science in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), 2015, Summa cum Laude

Niagara University: Bachelor of Arts in Special and Childhood Education with a Minor in Literacy, 2013, Summa cum Laude

Languages: CEFR Level C1 in Spanish (working proficiency), basic American Sign Language

Work Experience: 

8/2023-current: Early Childhood Teacher of young multilingual learners, Rochester Institute of Technology

• In collaboration with parents and co-teacher, plan for and lead class of young children according to the Creative Curriculum; fostering social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development

• Aid with scheduling and interviewing prospective student employees during absence of assistant director

8/2022-8/2023: Sales Associate at Towpath Bike, Pittsford, NY; 30 hrs/wk

• Used CMS & product expertise to execute sales start to finish, coordinate rentals, manage stock & phone

2015-2022: ESOL Instructor at Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School # 19 & Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence, Rochester, NY (2017-2022); and Keshequa Central School District, Nunda, NY (2015-2017)

• Designed & delivered data-based differentiated language instruction (remotely & in person) in math, science, literature & social studies to NYS standards, assessing for key performance indicators for diverse & multilingual learners (at-risk urban schools for 5 yrs & rural 30% poverty school district for 2 yrs)

• Coordinated, administered, & scored annual standardized achievement exams to state regulations, ensuring mandated accommodations (e.g., interpreters) for multilingual learners & learners w/disabilities

• Recorded & conducted data analyses of attendance, academic assessment scores and behavioral patterns in collaboration with colleagues to inform instruction & procedures and set data-driven objectives for building-wide improvement, w/avg 20% improvement in standardized test results each year

• Conducted weekly meetings w/stakeholders regarding learner performance & goals

• Implemented 36+ hours/year of professional development in instructional and assessment technology, research-based instructional theory & practice, cultural responsiveness, restorative & anti-racist practices

• Utilized meeting, assessment & instructional technology such as Google Suite, Zoom, YouTube, EdPuzzle, NWEA, MyView, Screencastomatic, PearDeck, iReady, & LAS Links to facilitate above tasks

• Directed & conducted extracurricular committees & activities (e.g., marching band, summer school)

2020-2021: ESOL Tutor: Monroe Community College and Catholic Family Center, Rochester, NY

• Planned & delivered ESOL instruction & exam prep to English language learners in-person or remotely

Jun-Aug 2015: Science Instructor: For diverse learners ages 3.5-11; HappyLand Day Camp, Pendleton, NY

May-Aug 2014: Gr. 3 English as a Foreign Language Instructor: Lertlah School, Bangkok, Thailand

Oct 2013-Apr 2014: ESOL Tutor: Of adult learners incl. non-traditional/immigrant; Niagara University, NY

Feb 2012-May 2015: Assistant Teacher: Birth-School Age; Mt. St. Mary’s Child Care Center, Lewiston, NY

2010-2014: Tour Guide, Old Fort Niagara: Led informational tours for multilingual student & tourist groups

Volunteering: Smile & Connect Dance Afro-Latin dance performer, instructor, registrar & grant proposal editor

Guiding, crowd control, food service at Old Fort Niagara living history events

Certifications: Professional (permanent) NYS Teacher Certifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Childhood Education, Special Education, and Early Childhood Education

Additional Interests: Educational technology, historical literature, language and culture, Latin and Afro dance (salsa, merengue, bachata, kizomba, semba, and konpa); and the great outdoors!