Megan Swift
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Compassionate Teacher of 14 years skilled at introducing new technologies into classrooms and improving student engagement, learning and academic performance. Hardworking employee with strong presentation skills and multitasking and time management abilities. Committed to continuously educate myself to provide best practices into my classroom.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Mukwonago Area School District
Mukwonago , WI
08.2010 - Current
- Presented at various district wide in-services, Wisconsin Slate Conference and the Tech Academy in Whitewater about personalized Learning.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Business Desk Representative
Southwest YMCA
Milwaukee , WI
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Processed payments using point of sale system software.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve overall job performance.
- Answered questions and resolved concerns for customer support.
- Processed customer orders and collected payment information.
- Notified clients of payment discrepancies through notices.
- Initiated delinquency process for past due invoices.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
Residential Counselor
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Oconomowoc , WI
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Maintained accurate records of client information including medical histories, medications administered, counseling sessions attended.
- Organized recreational activities such as field trips or sports events to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss updates on client progress as well as strategies for improvement.
- Supervised medication administration according to physician instructions.
- Transcribed doctor's orders.
- Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
- Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
- Conducted intakes of new clients and developed individualized treatment plans based on their needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05-2013
Early Childhood To Middle Childhood Certification - Education Administration
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Beloit College
Beloit, WI05-2006
Skills
- Online Instruction
- Interactive Teaching And Learning
- Curricula Development
- Presentation Skills
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Individualized Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the month, 2018
- Youth Mental Health First Aider Certified, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Desk Representative
Southwest YMCA
07.2019 - 10.2023
Teacher
Mukwonago Area School District
08.2010 - Current
Residential Counselor
Rogers Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 10.2010
Master of Arts - Teaching
Cardinal Stritch University
Early Childhood To Middle Childhood Certification - Education Administration
Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Beloit College
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