Ruth M. Brodsky, Ed.D.
Ruth Brodsky Consulting
2442 Sophia Chase Drive
Marriottsville, MD 21104
301-509-8065
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SERVICES:
Comprehensive college services include review of test reports, IEPs/504 Plans, student interviews about strengths, interests, suggestions for coursework, community service and activities to broaden student opportunities, discussions about college entrance exams, creation of a customized list of colleges to fit the student’s profile, practice with assistive technologies, assistance with college essays, preparation for interviews, and rehearsal of self-advocacy strategies.
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Brodsky received a B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ed.D. in special education at University of Maryland and George Washington University. Her specialty areas include learning disabilities and ADHD, transition to post-secondary options, and educational advocacy and leadership. For more than 40 years, Dr. Brodsky has taught in both the public and private sector, working in K-12 settings, and supervised and mentored new teachers in a large urban school system. Dr. Brodsky has taught at local universities, working with undergraduate and graduate students who were studying to become teachers. She volunteers in the community as a mentor to young adults in their future pursuits. Professional memberships include: MD-AHEAD; CEC- Divisions of Learning Disabilities, Gifted Education, Career Development and Transition; CHADD; LDA-MD; NCLD, and 2e (Twice Exceptional).
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WISER's goals are to improve educational services and promote child advocacy by providing comprehensive resources to children and parents in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland. WISER members are seasoned professionals and experts in their fields.
