COREY SWEARINGEN
Secondary Education Instructor
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with a strong foundation in History and extensive classroom experience in both Social Sciences and STEM subjects. Skilled in designing engaging, student-centered lesson plans, fostering inclusive learning environments, and integrating educational technology to enhance student outcomes. Pursuing an M.A. in Educational Technology to further develop innovative teaching methodologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
44
44
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Full-Time Substitute Floater
Birmingham Charter High School
03.2024 - Current
- Serve as an on-call educator, covering various subjects as needed
- Maintain structured and organized classrooms, ensuring continuity of lesson plans
- Support student learning and engagement through interactive teaching strategies
- Assist in Social Science student teaching placement and complete fieldwork
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Chemistry)
Birmingham Charter High School
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Led four Chemistry classes, developing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated hands-on experiments
- Maintained consistent communication with students, parents, and faculty
- Simultaneously completed student-teaching requirements in a Social Science classroom
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (AP U.S. History & Chemistry)
Apple Valley High School
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed and executed lesson plans for AP U.S
- History (2 months) and Chemistry (entire Spring semester)
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs
- Developed and implemented assessments to measure student progress
- Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment
Substitute Teacher
Helendale School District (K-12)
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered instruction across multiple grade levels, following teacher-provided lesson plans
- Ensured a safe and productive classroom environment
- Maintained accurate attendance and behavioral records
Student Supervisor, Operations Team
UCLA Events and Transportation
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed coordination of university events and parking logistics
- Allocated reserved parking for special events and enforced permit policies
- Supervised student teams to ensure efficient execution of operational tasks
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
California State University, East Bay
Online 05.2001 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles 05.2001 - 01.2022
Skills
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Student Engagement
Educational Technology Integration
Assessment
Performance Evaluation
Strong Communication
Collaboration
Adaptability in Diverse Learning Environments
Patience and tolerance
Social skills development
Classroom organization
Parent-teacher communication
Certification
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, CSUEB, 2024
Timeline
Full-Time Substitute Floater
Birmingham Charter High School
03.2024 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Chemistry)
Birmingham Charter High School
11.2023 - 03.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (AP U.S. History & Chemistry)
Apple Valley High School
10.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Helendale School District (K-12)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Supervisor, Operations Team
UCLA Events and Transportation
11.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
California State University, East Bay
05.2001 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of California, Los Angeles
05.2001 - 01.2022