Paula Wells Swann
Savannah,Georgia
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Resource Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Savannah, Georgia
08.2022 - Current
- Transitioned to learning support at principal's request following prior learning support teacher's move to administration
- Facilitated differentiated math learning rotations for lower school
- Worked with individual students to improve reading fluency and comprehension
Fourth Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Savannah, Georgia
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Transitioned to fourth grade at principal's request following successive teacher turnovers in that grade
- Piloted new reading program: Fountas and Pinnell
First Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Savannah, Georgia
08.2001 - 06.2021
- Increased Terra Nova Reading Scores 16 points over a period of ten years
- Implemented Orton-Gillingham approach to phonics
- Implemented differentiated instruction in reading and math.
Kindergarten Teacher
West Chatham Elementary
Pooler, Georgia
08.1999 - 06.2001
- Part of a team hand chosen by the principal to open the new school
- Collaborated with colleagues to learn and use enhanced technology
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Bloomingdale Elementary
Bloomingdale, Georgia
08.1991 - 06.1999
- Moved up a grade level at principal's request and nearly all parents requested their children stay in my class
- Instructed learners with diverse socio-economic backgrounds and intellectual abilities
Second Grade Teacher
Largo-Tibet Elementary
Savannah, Georgia
01.1991 - 06.1991
- Hired mid-year from student teaching to replace a teacher who had lost certification
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Was transferred when the previous teacher returned in the fall
Timeline
Learning Resource Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.2022 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.2021 - 05.2022
First Grade Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
08.2001 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
West Chatham Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2001
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Bloomingdale Elementary
08.1991 - 06.1999
Second Grade Teacher
Largo-Tibet Elementary
01.1991 - 06.1991