Brett Swanger
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Experienced Middle School ELA Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over [Number] years in classroom environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
Waukegan, Illinois
08.2008 - Current
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Social Studies Instructor
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
Waukegan, IL
08.2008 - Current
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
6th Grade Teacher
Round Lake Public Schools - District 116
Round Lake , IL
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Administration
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2009
Skills
- Quality education
- School district guidelines comprehension
- Field trips
- Literacy skills
- Learning assessments
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Additional Information
Recently implemented technology programs; Achieve 3000 and Lexia to improve student reading comprehension and word skills as well as grammar. Used these effectively in classroom on a weekly basis logging student numbers of units completed along with individual scores in Achieve.
Timeline
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
08.2008 - Current
Social Studies Instructor
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
08.2008 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Round Lake Public Schools - District 116
08.2005 - 05.2008
Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Administration
Aurora University
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