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ERICKA L. SWETT
Auburn,NH
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Instructional Specialist effective at determining course plans, selecting curriculum, and managing program implementation. Highly organized and passionate about creating innovative and inclusive educational experiences that empower students to succeed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stem Integrator/Building Instructional Coach
Woodbury School
07.2017 - Current
- Incorporated coding, app development, and robotics to engage students in hands-on learning using the PLTW curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers and industry partners creating authentic STEM experiences for students to explore career exploration opportunities.
- Improved student achievement through vertical aligned rubrics, common evidence collection practices, and collaborative discussions with other district departments.
- Provided feedback to teachers and specialist through coaching sessions targeting instructional practices, technology integration, classroom management strategies, Multi Tiered Teaching Supports, and student engagement.
- Oversaw professional development for science department including facilitating weekly and monthly PLC Meetings, Amplify Science Rostering and Supports, and on-going assessment trainings using iReady.
- Led science pilot to the adoption of Amplify Science. Further, facilitated a three year change in curriculum structure to build continuity and cohesiveness across grades K-12.
- Highlighted in Salem School District's 2018 Annual Report, presented to our School Board and community on occurring STEM opportunities at the middle school level, and member on District Strategic Planning Committee with focus on Future Learning Pathways.
5th-8th Grade Math and STEM Teacher
Barnard School
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Fostered student learning of mathematics through innovative, effective teaching practices using Eureka, Project Based Teaching methods and DESMOS.
- Collaborated with colleagues instructing a STEM course for grades 7-8 furthering their understanding of engineering and design principles.
- Served on school committee for Response to Intervention with focus on ELA and Math.
- Instructional leader for teachers in unit plan development for science and social studies units using NGSS and New Hampshire Social Studies Standards.
Classroom Teacher 4th and 5th Grade
Goffstown School District
07.2002 - 06.2016
- Coordinated and designed opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students partnering with DEKA, Boston Museum of Science, and Odiorne State Park.
- Instructional leader which provided guidance in lesson development, assessment, and STEM integration into the curriculum for grades 3-8.
- Provided enrichment programs to all 4th graders including Show Chorus, Invention Convention, Lego League, and other STEM activities.
- Participated on Math Leadership team, Response to Intervention Team, Reading Streets Technology Integration team.
Education
Certificate or Advanced Graduate Studies - Curriculum Administrator
New England College
Henniker, NH01.2020
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
New England College
Henniker, NH01.2015
B.A. - Elementary Education w/ Science Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.2002
B.A. - General Special Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.2002
Skills
- Digital Literacy
- Curriculum Development
- Task Prioritization
- Instructional Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Team building
Certification
- 2021, New Hampshire Curriculum Administrator
- 2002, New Hampshire Elementary Education K-8
- 2002, New Hampshire General Special Education K-12
Software
Java Script
Website Design
Timeline
Stem Integrator/Building Instructional Coach
Woodbury School
07.2017 - Current
5th-8th Grade Math and STEM Teacher
Barnard School
07.2016 - 06.2017
Classroom Teacher 4th and 5th Grade
Goffstown School District
07.2002 - 06.2016
Certificate or Advanced Graduate Studies - Curriculum Administrator
New England College
M.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction
New England College
B.A. - Elementary Education w/ Science Concentration
Southern New Hampshire University
B.A. - General Special Education
Southern New Hampshire University