Heather Swanson
Summary
Aspiring Honors English teacher dedicated to creating a safe, high achieving classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Dedicated to fostering academic, social and emotional development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Teacher
Oxnard Union High School District
2023.10 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, resulting in increased collaboration and support for student success.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Long-Term Guest Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
1997.01 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Long-Term Guest Teacher
ACE Charter High School
2023.10 - 2023.12
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Provided constructive feedback to students, offering guidance on areas for improvement while celebrating accomplishments and growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Instructional Assistant
Oak Park Unified School District
2013.10 - 2022.01
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Liberal Arts W English Emphasis
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA05.1994
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Subject Expertise
- Project-based learning
- Student empowerment
- Adaptable
- Behavior Management
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- IEP understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Social Development
Accomplishments
- Received Award of Excellence for Exemplary
Work in Preclinical Experiences Task One from WGU - Credentialed in Secondary English Education
- English Language Authorization/CLAD Preliminary
- Successfully completed 2 consecutive terms of summer school teaching at Thousand Oaks High School
- Successfully completed 3 Long-Term substitute assignments for 6-8 weeks each in 2022-2023.
- Cum Laude Honors Graduate
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Oxnard Union High School District
2023.10 - Current
Long-Term Guest Teacher
ACE Charter High School
2023.10 - 2023.12
Instructional Assistant
Oak Park Unified School District
2013.10 - 2022.01
Long-Term Guest Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
1997.01 - Current
Master of Arts - English Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Liberal Arts W English Emphasis
California Lutheran University
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