Randi Swanson
MAX,ND
Summary
Dynamic educator and librarian with a proven track record at Max Public Schools. a 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Science, 5th Grade, Librarian
Max Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
Music Teacher
Minot Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Worked at 2 different elementary schools
Librarian
White Shield Public Schools
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
Librarian
Dickinson Public School
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel at 3 different elementary schools.
Teacher
Underwood Public School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Teacher
Sawyer Public School
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minot State University
Minot, NDLibrary Certification - Library And Information Science
Valley City State Univerity
Valley City, ND08-2025
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Classroom instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Small group instruction
- Project-based learning
- Data-driven instruction
- Creative lesson plan development
Timeline
Teacher - Science, 5th Grade, Librarian
Max Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Music Teacher
Minot Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2020
Librarian
White Shield Public Schools
01.2019 - 05.2019
Librarian
Dickinson Public School
08.2018 - 11.2018
Teacher
Underwood Public School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Teacher
Sawyer Public School
08.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minot State University
Library Certification - Library And Information Science
Valley City State Univerity
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