Kandice Swenney
Secondary Education Teacher
Bossier City,Louisiana
Summary
Proven educator at North Desoto Middle School, adept in fostering student engagement and critical thinking through innovative curriculum implementation. Excelled in classroom management and lesson planning, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Skilled in motivating students and assessing their progress, ensuring a supportive and results-driven educational environment. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residency Teacher
North Desoto Middle School
Stonewall, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Shift Manager
Wendy's
Natchitoches, Louisiana
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, ensuring the safety of both customers and employees during critical incidents.
- Scheduled staff to establish adequate coverage during peak business hours.
- Contributed to increased sales revenue by motivating staff to achieve individual and team goals consistently.
- Provided ongoing coaching to team members in order to drive continuous improvement in their performance levels consistently over time.
- Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
- Maximized profitability by monitoring labor costs closely, optimizing staff deployment based on expected customer traffic patterns.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety guidelines, reducing workplace accidents and incidents significantly over time.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Conducted regular evaluations of employee performance, identifying areas for improvement and offering targeted guidance for skill development.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Resolved customer complaints with effective problem-solving techniques, maintaining high levels of customer loyalty.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe working environment for all employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA 08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Parkway High School
Bossier City, LA 08.2016 - 06.2020
Skills
Student Engagement
Classroom Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction
Motivating students
Classroom Management
Lesson Planning
Behavior Management
Critical Thinking
Learning Strategies
Student-Centered Learning
Student assessment
Testing and grading
Student evaluations
Timeline
Residency Teacher
North Desoto Middle School
01.2024 - Current
Shift Manager
Wendy's
09.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Parkway High School
08.2016 - 06.2020
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