Catherine Swango
Evansville,IN
Summary
Goal-oriented Teacher Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Assistant - Delaware Elementary
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed the teacher's daily lesson plans throughout each day.
- Offered learning support to help children with learning difficulties.
Primetime Teacher Assistant
EVSC - Highland School
11.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted the second grader's with thoroughly planned materials for specialized instructional units in reading, mathematics, spelling, and other subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Created bulletin boards displays and assisted with various classroom setups.
- Operated school equipment, as in copiers, laminator, audiovisual, etc.
Direct Support Professional
Southern Indiana Resource Solutions
07.2009 - 11.2014
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence in our work community and their personal well-being.
- Guided disabled clients with their social skills in our community while doing various activities.
- Supported our clients with care and compassion everyday.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Primary School Teacher
Catholic Diocese Of Evansville
09.1976 - 05.2007
- Experienced educator with strong interpersonal/communication skills and a talent for creating a stimulating, challenging learning environment for my primary students.
- Caring, empathetic, friendly, positive, approachable, strength in character, and sincere sensitivity to unique needs and aspirations for all children.
- Worked supportively with parents, colleagues, and administration staff.
- Created lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet needs of learning disabled; taught enrichment and remediation classes for K-8 students.
- Served on Language Arts, Social Studies, and Mathematics textbook adoption committees.
- Served as a spokeswoman for a Character Development seminar.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1976
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.1974
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei High School
Evansville05.1970
Skills
Social Development
- Behavior Modification
- Teacher Support
- Classroom Preparation
- Document Coordination
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Training
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Attendance Documentation
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
Continuing Education
- Character Development in Southern Indiana Schools
- Four Block (S.I.N.E.) Training
- ADDH Seminars & Workshops
- C.A.P.E. - Creating a Positive Environment
- Tucker Signing Workshop
- Pathway to Literacy
- Child & Adolescent Violence
- Professional Development
- Assertive Discipline
Volunteer Experience - Community Service
- American Cancer Society - Walkathon, Walker/Sponsor
- Southern Indiana Soup Kitchen - Volunteer
- The Rehabilitation Center - Hop-N-Thon, Easter Seals
- Food Pantries - Volunteer
- Clothing Drives - Volunteer
- EVSC Hangers
- American Red Cross - Fundraiser
- Habitat of Evansville - Volunteer
- YMCA - Fundraiser
- Salvation Army - Toys for Tots
- Alzheimer's Research - Walkathon
- Wessleman Nature Center Projects - Volunteer Staff
- New Harmony Christmas Events - Volunteer
- School field trips
- Tutorial services
Timeline
Kindergarten Assistant - Delaware Elementary
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
08.2021 - 05.2022
Primetime Teacher Assistant
EVSC - Highland School
11.2015 - 03.2020
Direct Support Professional
Southern Indiana Resource Solutions
07.2009 - 11.2014
Primary School Teacher
Catholic Diocese Of Evansville
09.1976 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University Bloomington
High School Diploma -
Mater Dei High School
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