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Linda Schultz

Linda Schultz

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Day Opportunities Officer at Health Service Executive

  • Education

    • Institute of Technology, Tallaght

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor's Degree European Studies

      The European Studies Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree provides a range of modules which provide an understanding and appreciation of modern Europe and the necessary skills to work in a wide variety of national, international and multinational organizations in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. Specialising in German, the course gave me an in depth understanding of aspects of European history, politics, culture and business.For year three of this four year course, I spend two semesters at Otto… Show more The European Studies Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree provides a range of modules which provide an understanding and appreciation of modern Europe and the necessary skills to work in a wide variety of national, international and multinational organizations in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. Specialising in German, the course gave me an in depth understanding of aspects of European history, politics, culture and business.For year three of this four year course, I spend two semesters at Otto Friedrich Universität, a partner university in Bamberg, Germany, improving my language skills and experiencing the culture and atmosphere of a foreign country as part of the European Erasmus academic exchange programme, funded by the European Commission. Show less

    • National Louis University

      2010 - 2013
      Master's Degree Special education

      NLU has a reputation for its education and teacher training programs, and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.The curriculum prepares you to work in a variety of education settings and in roles in a/an:Inclusive co-teacher, as a collaborative consultant, resource room or as diagnostic teacher or alternative setting teaching Students with Disabilities. modules taken: Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and… Show more NLU has a reputation for its education and teacher training programs, and is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.The curriculum prepares you to work in a variety of education settings and in roles in a/an:Inclusive co-teacher, as a collaborative consultant, resource room or as diagnostic teacher or alternative setting teaching Students with Disabilities. modules taken: Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Adolescents Frameworks, Perspectives, and Collaboration in Special Education Methods of Social/Emotional Support Literacy Across the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners Teaching Students with Math Disabilities Differentiated and Inclusive Curriculum & Instruction Curricular Content Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom Language Development and Challenges in Children and Adolescents Human Learning and Development in Instructional Contexts Show less

  • Experience

    • Our Lady of Good Counsel School

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
      Resource Teacher

      While working at Our Lady's of Good Counsel I was based in the boys primary school as a learning support teacher. My focus was on the provision of supplementary teaching to pupils who require additional help. I worked with pupils in groups or one-to-one, either in the classroom or in a learning support room. My work involved planning and implementing effective teaching strategies, liaising with parents, staff and other relevant professionals. I often shared duties with special educational needs teachers and other mainstream teachers acting as a substitute when required.The role required me to be self-motivated, organised creative and enthusiastic. Show less

    • Balsz School District - Orangedale Junior High

      Mar 2009 - Aug 2010
      Teaching Assistant

      The Balsz school district nurtures the unique abilities skills and abilities of all learners.As a teaching assistant it was my duty to facilitate the inclusion of students with special educational needs in the mainstream classrooms.I offered one- on -one assistance to a student with Autism in a self- contained classroom.I worked as an advocate for students of special needs that include: Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Emotional disorders learning disabilities, Intellectual disabilities. I worked as a cross walk safety guard and was in charge of lunchtime supervision duty.During my time at Orangedale Junior High I set up an after school reading and games club that aimed to facilitate social inclusion for all students. Show less

    • Jewish Child & Family services Therapeutic Day School

      Oct 2010 - Aug 2013
      Teaching Assistant

      The Jewish Child & Family Services, Therapeutic Day School provides the educational, emotional and therapeutic services for students in grades K-12 to encourage their academic, interpersonal and vocational success.As a Teaching Assistant I supported students diagnosed with Emotional Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism , Traumatic Brain Injury and Speech/Language Disorder, worked as a substitute for teachers, teacher assistants and crisis intervention staff when required, worked as an assistant to academic coordinator, administering state standardized tests to students of all age groups, resource teacher assistant, delivering individual and group instruction, assist and lead students in the vocational training program. Show less

    • GiGi's Playhouse, Inc - Down Syndrome Achievement Centers

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
      Literacy Tutor

      GiGi’s Playhouse is all about achievement, belief and confidence. Serving children and adults of all ages. The Down Syndrome Awareness Centers offers 30 educational and therapeutic programs at no charge to families. All programs aim to maximize self-confidence and empower individuals to achieve their greatest potential. As a volunteer tutor for the literary program I was responsible for planning and implementing weekly lesson plans, modifying lessons to meet the needs of individual students, introducing new words, teaching high frequency words, beginning phonics, using games and activities to build vocabulary, communicating with sign language and communicating with parents on weekly progress. Show less

    • Chicago Public Schools - Hanson Park

      Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
      Student Teacher

      Hanson Park offers general education instruction combined with a strong bilingual program and fully inclusive programs for physically disabled students. Hanson Park prides itself on demonstrating that students with disabilities can be served in the least restrictive environment with benefits for the entire school community.As a student Resource Teacher I was responsible for learning and observing the implementation of Individual Education Plans for each student, creating and teaching daily lesson plans, becoming actively involved in the teaching process, demonstrating an understanding of school curriculum, goals and objectives, developing creative adaptation to assist students with instruction, differentiating lessons to meet all students’ needs and addressing classroom behaviors and management on a daily basis. Show less

    • Rehab Group- National Learning Network

      Feb 2014 - May 2017
      Access Instructor

      The Access Programme is a HSE funded Rehabilitative Training Programme. Designed to equip students with the basic personal, social and work related skills that will enable them to progress to greater levels of independence and integration in the community. As a demonstration site for New Directions the programme facilitates an individualised set of supports to enable each student to live a life of their choosing in accordance with their own wishes and needs. These supports are underpinned by the principles of Person Centeredness, Community Inclusion and Active Citizenship. Show less

    • Rehab Group - Quality & Governance

      May 2017 - Jul 2020
      Development Officer

      As a member of the Quality and Governance Directorate I support the development of services within Rehab Group to meet the emerging needs of service users and funding agencies. My particular focus is to support the transition of HSE funded services to the New Directions framework. This role involves the provision of advice, support and guidance to managers, front line and support staff on service development and monitoring.

    • Health Service Executive

      Jul 2020 - now
      Day Opportunities Officer

      Provide guidance, support and direction to enable people with disabilities to make informed decisions regarding their future adult day service.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Educator License with Learning Behaviour Specialist endorsement

      Illinois State Board of Education