Phoenicia Schwing
Educator
White Marsh ,MD
Summary
Results-oriented educator and human services professional with strong interpersonal skills and a background in international aid, and project management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Program Administrator
Montgomery County Department Of Health And Human Services
12.2023 - Current
- Empower parents to advocate for their child's educational needs by facilitating communication between families and providers.
- Develop and deliver evidence-based curricula in group workshops and one-on-one sessions.
- Evaluate program effectiveness through regular monitoring of progress indicators, adapting approaches as needed to maximize results.
- Develop strategic plans for program growth, identifying key areas for expansion and improvement based on industry trends and stakeholder feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, using data-driven analyses to inform future planning and decision making.
Skills and Strengths Facilitator
HER Resiliency Center
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided case management services to assist clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits.
- Provided evidence-based, trauma informed therapeutic interventions and crisis management to 14-20 clients to lessen negative impact of trama on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Tracked client treatment and progress through documentation in SalesForce.
- Created curriculum for and facilitated weekly workshops focused on teaching life skills to women coming out of human trafficking.
Treatment Foster Care Case Manager
Nexus Family Healing
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for 20-25 clients.
- Created and facilitated trainings on trauma informed parenting to 5-10 foster families
- Planned and facilitated DBT groups for 8-12 teenage girls.
- Established and served as program manager to new special education services for foster clients
- Oversaw the research, review, and development of resources and trainings for foster parents inclusive of curricula, best practices, backgrounders, webinars, and other trainings.
- Provided direct care and advocacy in the Human Trafficking Unit.
Temp Nanny/Educator
Berg Family
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed strong communication with parents, teachers, and therapists to provide cohesive care, education, and treatment to a 4 year old and 6 year old.
- Managed children's schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and developing educational activities for special needs 4 year old.
Head English Teacher
Cambridge Learning Center
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Instructed students age 2 to 14 in English language, culture and history by assigning reading material, written assignments and hands-on projects.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction while promoting critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Supported 100-120 students (per semester) holistically to achieve academic success.
- Planned and facilitated weekly teacher training sessions for Chinese co-teachers.
- Procured curriculum, compiled and created supplemental learning material.
- Reviewed lesson plan and completed quarterly teacher evaluations to promote growth and development of teaching staff.
Missionary Associate
Assemblies of God
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts for international mission trips.
- Built relationships with local partnerships to establish and support outreach efforts.
- Planned, organized, and executed summer camps at nearby villages.
- Coordinated and facilitated weekly English conversation clubs at local universities to establish relationships with both staff and students.
- Identified outreach needs and strategized the best ways to meet them.
- Provided counseling and spiritual guidance to participants.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, providing essential supplies, logistical support, and emotional comfort to affected communities.
English Language Instructor
Inner Mongolia University
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Provided weekly supplemental English instruction to 6-8 classes of 60-80 students each.
- Taught weekly conversation classes focusing on pronunciation and fluency to 4-6 classes of 15-20 students each.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Planned and held cultural events and holiday parties.
ESL Teacher and Special Education Support
Xi'an International School
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Designed and carried out specialized IEP plans for 8-10 students requiring support.
- Provided inclusion and pull-out service to elementary aged IEP students
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities and supplement their English curriculum.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Missionary Associate
Assemblies of God
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships in developing and implementing short and long term community development strategies.
- Sustained and enhanced ENGAGE's programmatic strategy and managed its future growth in coordination with other program initiatives to ensure maximum reach and impact..
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects- coordinate budgets, manage team, and coordinate logistics.
- Worked with local orphanages and outside partners to identify and provide additional support and resources for special needs children in care.
- Partnered with a local ministry to establish a safe house and recovery program for women coming out of dometic violence and/or human trafficking.
- Developed intervention, educational, and feeding program for children at risk or exposed to human trafficking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies
NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN 09.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
Program Management
Education and Training
Interpersonal Skills
Written and Verbal Communication
Organization
Certification
TEFL Certificate
Timeline
Google Project Management
07-2024
Program Administrator
Montgomery County Department Of Health And Human Services
12.2023 - Current
Skills and Strengths Facilitator
HER Resiliency Center
03.2023 - 11.2023
DBT Skills Facilitator
09-2022
Treatment Foster Care Case Manager
Nexus Family Healing
09.2020 - 03.2023
Temp Nanny/Educator
Berg Family
03.2020 - 09.2020
Head English Teacher
Cambridge Learning Center
05.2017 - 02.2020
English Language Instructor
Inner Mongolia University
09.2015 - 05.2016
Missionary Associate
Assemblies of God
10.2014 - 06.2016
ESL Teacher and Special Education Support
Xi'an International School
10.2014 - 08.2015
TEFL Certificate
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies
NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
09.2009 - 05.2014
Missionary Associate
Assemblies of God
09.2009 - 08.2011
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