George Swaney
Stanwood,WA
Summary
As a successful teacher of 26 years and a substitute teacher for six additional years, building skills of organization, leadership, the ability to get along with coworkers; has helped achievement of goals.
Relationships with students and coworkers has been the motivating force in all past development.
Development of a clear understanding of task, the skill to perform in a meaningful and productive manner will help in any new ventures.
Past experience in warehousing and organizational tasks with past management skills will benefit future employment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Energy Instructor
Snohomish County PUD (Contractor)
Everett, Washington
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Instructed Students at Snohomish County elementary schools , about Electrical Safety, Hydro Power and Basic Circuits.
- Tasks included using hands on materials, including hand generators, small lights, motors and other loads to challenge kids to make circuits.
- Taught kids about hydropower, discussed through media presentations steps of hydropower from mountain snow to light in their home.
- 80% of students participating, successfully constructed series and parallel electrical circuits.
School Teacher
Marysville School District
Marysville, WA
08.1985 - 06.2011
- Taught elementary school from 1985 to 1998.
- Earned Masters Degree in science
- Moved to Secondary School to teach science
- Established annual Rube Goldberg building projected for ninth grade
- Retired from education in 2011
Warehouse Manager
American Cold Storage
Everett, WA
06.1974 - 10.1978
- Supervised warehouse crew, 4-8 workers.
- Operated forklifts to move product and equipment to various locations
- Transferred to Anchorage, Ak. as manager of fresh/frozen salmon production
- Recorded weighing, cutting, freezing and packaging of salmon
- Traded with nearby businesses; product for services
- Marketed/Sold fresh product to nearby businesses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06.1979
Skills
- Student records management
- Special needs teaching
- Classroom management
- Record keeping
- Testing and grading
- Classroom technology
Military:
US Army 1/1966-1/1969
Military Police
Europe/Asia
Timeline
Energy Instructor
Snohomish County PUD (Contractor)
08.2017 - 12.2021
School Teacher
Marysville School District
08.1985 - 06.2011
Warehouse Manager
American Cold Storage
06.1974 - 10.1978
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Seattle Pacific University