ELIZABETH Y. SWIFT
Ballston Spa,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at 3 non-profit educational organization, excelling in curriculum development and staff coaching. Achieved over 60% growth in student performance through data-driven instruction. Passionate about fostering a collaborative learning environment while empowering teachers to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Lead Teacher, Mathematics
KIPP Tech Valley Primary
Albany, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Lead teacher for over 50 students in Mathematics and Guided Reading
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and adjust teaching methods accordingly, resulting in increased student achievement
- Exceeded data expectations in iReady for students at (MOY-0ver 60% growth in math and over 50% growth in ELA)
- Over 70% of students earning 3 or above in math in Q3
- Formulated differentiated lessons for WIN lessons that contributed to 40% of student growth in monthly assessments
- Reaching above regional goal of 83% on math assessment
- Present lesson plans in Math (IM) and guided reading using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress for academic objectives
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning. (IM, Canva, Nearpod, SchoolRunner, PowerSchool, Renaissance, iReady, Google applications, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by setting clear expectations and consistently
- Recognized as a top performer as the lead teacher at the school level (Kipp Tech Valley Primary), four-time regional recognition as a high performer in student data at the school level within a quarter, spotlighted as high-quality indicators in teaching by the region within the first three months of the year, and yearly high ratings on the teacher performance rubric of 4-5 by the MOY evaluation.enforcing rules, fostering a positive and focused learning environment
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and research-based practices, continually refining teaching skills for maximum effectiveness
3rd Grade Lead Teacher, Mathematics
KIPP Tech Valley Primary
Albany, NY
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Assessed student progress, expectations and performance against goals and delivered thorough feedback to students, parents and administration
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and various community agencies, improved quality of student outcomes and developed innovative solutions and curriculums
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and adjust teaching methods accordingly, resulting in increased student achievement.
- Exceeded data expectations in iReady for students at (MOY-0ver 60% growth in math and EOY- over 100% growth)
- Over 70% earning 3 or above in Mathematics
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives
- Presented lesson plans in Math (IM) and guided reading using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning. (IM, SchoolRunner, PowerSchool, Canvas, Renaissance, iReady, Google applications, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by setting clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules, fostering a positive and focused learning environment
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and research-based practices, continually refining teaching skills for maximum effectiveness
1st Grade Lead Teacher
KIPP Tech Valley Primary
Albany, NY
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Led Lessons in Mathematics, ELA, Readings and Phonics
- 100% growth in STEP for calendar year
- 60% growth in grades from 2 to 3 and 4
- Assessed student progress, expectations and performance against goals and delivered thorough feedback to students, parents and administration
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and various community agencies, improved quality of student outcomes and developed innovative solutions and curriculums.
Program Manager
Ravinia Festival El Sistema Program
Chicago, Illinois
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Act as leader in daily educational and operational functions for after school music programming, inspired by the El Sistema model for 9 public schools in Chicago
- Created a visionary music curriculum for 4th-12 graders aligned with the goals of culturally responsive content for all students
- Coach and mentored over 32 teachers in 2 locations
- Recruited and on boarded over 8 new world class teaching artist teachers within 2 months
- Identified teaching trends and developed professional development to improve teaching best practices with increase in retention of 45%
- Empowered and coached 70% staff for promotion and to development them professionally for higher employment opportunities
- Improved professional development to include culturally responsive teaching and social justice leadership training
- Act as an agent for differentiate learning in partnership with schools (i.g online instructions, small groups learning, and individualized learning)
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes
- Increase data of student performance level to 83%
- Developend 3 new programs and collaboration of student performance
- Initiated and grew educator to student mentorship by 40%
- Increase hiring of new staff by 80%, increase enrollment of students to 90% in the first 3 months.
- Restored partnerships between schools and community organizations to 100% for collaborative performances and mentorship with leading organizations in and around the Chicago area
- In partnership with the Director, facilitated meetings with program partners and Board of Directors summarizing goals, outcomes, and call to action summaries
- Assisted Director by compiling reports for grant renewals, program outcomes, recommendations for improvements, social impact and contracts with educational partners
Program Manager
CHIME Program
Schenectady and Troy, New York
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Founding Manager of CHIME Program by Director
- Expanded and supervised over 15 teaching artists and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
- Sourced, recruited and onboarded 7 new employed the first year as Program Manager
- Developed mentorship program renewed and increased to 40%
- Chosen by Executive Director to Spearhead a new program in Troy
- 100% enrollment at the launch of the program.
- 30% increase in enrollment, with more on the waiting list.
- Recruited and coached five employees.
- Weekly data meeting on outcomes in each teacher’s specialty.
- Observed and coached teachers weekly, providing feedback
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending actionable solutions in partnership with Schenectady Public Schools.
- Increase state test scores for students in programs (20% in ELA and 12% in math)
- Compiled reports for grant renewals, program outcomes, recommendations for improvements, social impact and contracts with educational partners
- Grew in partnership with the Director for program renewed with multi-million dollar facilities for 2017 at Proctors, Schenectady
- Partnership with Schenectady Public Schools with a 600K budget with expansion to 3 new locations in Schenectady and Troy
Education
MBA -
University At Albany
Albany, NYMM -
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSBA -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Educator
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Staff development
- Project management
- Analytical skills
- Curriculum development
- Program evaluation
Timeline
4th Grade Lead Teacher, Mathematics
KIPP Tech Valley Primary
09.2024 - Current
3rd Grade Lead Teacher, Mathematics
KIPP Tech Valley Primary
10.2020 - 06.2024
1st Grade Lead Teacher
KIPP Tech Valley Primary
04.2019 - 10.2020
Program Manager
Ravinia Festival El Sistema Program
01.2018 - 01.2019
Program Manager
CHIME Program
01.2016 - 01.2018
MBA -
University At Albany
MM -
Wichita State University
BA -
University of Connecticut
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