Katie Swaim
Summary
Educator transitioning from Early Childhood Leadership to SDI Special Education Teacher, bringing extensive experience in individualized instruction, behavior intervention, differentiated supports, and collaboration with families and educators to support diverse learners.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Lewisville Christian School
2016 - Current
- Designed and facilitated implementation of individualized instructional support for students with diverse developmental, behavioral and learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and families to develop and implement positive behavior supports, classroom management strategies and individualized plans.
- Facilitated difficult conversations with families using empathy, clarity and solution-focused practices.
- Ensured compliance with Texas state licensing regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, records and reporting.
ESD East Zone Supervisor
LISD Campus Support Services
2014 - 2016
- Provide campus leaders support in handling staff or student discipline issues and serve as primary contact for parent concerns or complaints.
- Hire, train, develop, monitor and evaluate ESD, Summer Day Camp and Campus Support Services support staff.
Elementary School Secretary
Parkway Elementary, LISD Central Zone
2012 - 2014
- Provide campus administration with support in handling staff, parent and student needs
- Work collaboratively with campus staff to create a positive work environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of North Texas
Skills
Supporting Academic & Behavioral Growth
Individualized Student Support
Fostering Teacher-Parent Communication & Partnership
Compliance & Documentation
Certification
- TExEs Special Education Specialist EC-12 Statement of Eligibility Achieved
- ECAP Teacher Certification Program (Final Certification in Progress)
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
AWARDS
Best of Denton County
Lewisville Christian School
Winner & Top 3 Finalist
Best Private Preschool - Kindergarten
2017-2025 - 9 Consecutive Years
Timeline
Director
Lewisville Christian School
2016 - Current
ESD East Zone Supervisor
LISD Campus Support Services
2014 - 2016
Elementary School Secretary
Parkway Elementary, LISD Central Zone
2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of North Texas