Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Loralie Swan

The Excel Center
Bloomington,IN
Loralie Swan
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience

Dedicated educational professional committed to sharing knowledge and fostering a love for learning. A lifelong learner who stays current with best practices in education, ensuring effective support for teachers and maximizing instructional time with students. Passionate about inspiring students to reach their full potential and contributing to the development of productive citizens within the community. Strong relationship-building skills with teachers, students, and families form the foundation for success, evidenced by former students reaching out to share accomplishments and express gratitude for the inspiration received.

Work History

Instructor

1 Year 11 Months
The Excel Center | 07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create more cohesive and integrated curriculum.

Multilingual Learner Teacher K-5

3 Years 9 Months
Burnett Creek Elementary | 08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Spearheaded curriculum design integrating Purdue coursework with relevant professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced educational effectiveness by adapting instructional materials, designing assessments, and conducting professional development sessions.
  • Coordinated standardized testing efforts and evaluated results to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Implemented instructional strategies for both face-to-face and virtual environments using LMS.
  • Partnered with Wintek to secure $127,000 hotspot grant funding.
  • Mentored new teachers and Purdue students, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Lead Teacher and Tutor

5 Years 6 Months
Southwest Dubois County School Corporation | 10.2018 - 04.2024
  • Delivered targeted academic support to enhance learning outcomes for migrant education program participants.
  • Managed supervision of teaching staff and organized diverse learning opportunities for students from Pre-K to high school during 2023 Lafayette MEP Summer School.

First Grade Teacher

20 Years 9 Months
Burnett Creek Elementary | 08.1999 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with TSC iPad committee to represent BCE and enhance staff proficiency through targeted training.
  • Served as a Primary Social Studies Department Chair for TSC.
  • Developed and delivered training sessions for teachers, ensuring proficient use of mCLASS tools and strategies.
  • Acted as NWEA building expert, providing targeted support and training to optimize educational outcomes.
  • Secured over $30,000 in grants to enhance instructional quality and resources.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.

Second Grade Teacher

4 Years 9 Months
Dayton Elementary | 08.1994 - 05.1999
  • Collaborated with TSC's technology committee to design and implement training programs for staff development.
  • Participated in decision-making processes to advance the mission of Purdue Education Alumni Board.
  • Developed curriculum aligned with state standards, incorporating insights from brain research and educational best practices.

Education

English Language Learner Licensure - 4.0

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN

P-12

Master of Education - 4.0

Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN
  • Computer Endorsement for grades K-12.
  • Dean's List

Skills

Strong communication skills
Technology integration
Relationship building
Continuous professional development
Curriculum design
Student advocacy
Expertise in subject matter
Engaging presentation style
Instructional materials creation
Diverse student populations
Differentiated instruction techniques
Adult learning

Certification

Google AI Essentials

Timeline

Instructor

The Excel Center
07.2024 - CurrentRead More

Multilingual Learner Teacher K-5

Burnett Creek Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2024Read More

Lead Teacher and Tutor

Southwest Dubois County School Corporation
10.2018 - 04.2024Read More

First Grade Teacher

Burnett Creek Elementary
08.1999 - 05.2020Read More

Second Grade Teacher

Dayton Elementary
08.1994 - 05.1999Read More

Purdue University

English Language Learner Licensure from 4.0
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Indiana Wesleyan University

Master of Education from 4.0
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Purdue University

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Trained in CLASS, Conscience Discipline, and SIOP
  • Attended Google Summit and the Lafayette Regional e-Learning Conference
  • Volunteered on a Indiana Computer Science Academic Standards committee
  • Met with State Representative to discuss education in Indiana.
Loralie Swan