Bethany Swart
Oostburg,WI
Summary
Devoted teacher both in the classroom and at home. Experience includes teaching in a variety of cultural settings with students from all over the world: student teaching in inner-city Chicago Public Schools, Peace Corps experience in post-Soviet Eastern Europe, and then to an elementary school in rural South Dakota. In most recent years, time has been spent homeschooling which has continued to provide unique, meaningful opportunities for growth in the field of education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary
2010.08 - 2013.05
- One of three 3rd Grade teachers at Jefferson Elementary, largest of elementary schools in Pierre.
- Taught all classroom subjects to 3rd grade students.
- Instructed after school program called After the Bell to students who needed extra support in math.
- Hosted local NASA summer camps for students who showed special interest in science, specifically space.
- Partnered with other area teachers to give girls grades 3-5 opportunity to participate in Girls on the Run which promotes team building, confidence, and healthy choices both physically and emotionally specifically in young girls, and culminates in a 5k walk/run.
Special Education Associate
HMS Elementary
2010.02 - 2010.05
- Worked one on one with 4th grade student who had severe behavioral problems.
- Attended all staffing and IEP meetings, met with University of Iowa doctors to create behavioral plans to support this child.
- Implemented behavioral plan strategies to help this child succeed in regular classroom settings as much as possible.
United States Peace Corps Volunteer
US Peace Corps
2009.05 - 2010.02
- Completed 10 weeks of language training (Romanian) and technical training.
- Taught English to students grades 5-12, organized after school tutoring and English Clubs.
- Gained experience in grant writing.
- Coached basketball for both boys and girls high school teams.
Substitute Teacher
Oostburg And Cedar Grove School Districts
2008.09 - 2009.04
- Taught in all buildings, K-12
- Gained experience long-term subbing in both Kindergarten and Special Education Classrooms.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA05.2008
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Formal/Informal Student Assessment
- Cooperative Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Parent/Teacher Communication
Coaching Experience
USA Club Volleyball Coach
Oahe JO Volleyball; Pierre, SD
- Instructed beginners grades 4-6 on volleyball fundamentals
- Traveled in and out of state to coach teams at various tournaments
Assistant Girls' Track Coach
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School; Hartley, IA
High School Volleyball Coach
Cedar Grove High School; Cedar Grove, WI
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School; Hartley, IA
- Performed coaching duties in practices, games, and tournaments for freshmen (Hartley) and JV (Cedar Grove) girls teams, assistant varsity girls coach for both.
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Jefferson Elementary
2010.08 - 2013.05
Special Education Associate
HMS Elementary
2010.02 - 2010.05
United States Peace Corps Volunteer
US Peace Corps
2009.05 - 2010.02
Substitute Teacher
Oostburg And Cedar Grove School Districts
2008.09 - 2009.04
Master of Arts - Education
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwestern College
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