Raven Schweller
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Librarian
Warren-Walker School
09.2016 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
2-5 Classroom Teacher
Warren-Walker School
09.2011 - 08.2016
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Implemented new [Type] technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter [Number]%.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Warren-Walker School
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
Grade 3 Teacher
Brandywine School District
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Wilmington University
New Castle, DEMaster of Arts - School Library And Information Technology
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA06.2024
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Family Involvement
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Differentiated Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Student Rapport-Building
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Creative Instruction Style
- Positive Student Engagement
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
Certification
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- preliminary
California Teacher Librarian Credential (in progress)
Timeline
Teacher Librarian
Warren-Walker School
09.2016 - Current
2-5 Classroom Teacher
Warren-Walker School
09.2011 - 08.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Warren-Walker School
09.2009 - 09.2011
Grade 3 Teacher
Brandywine School District
09.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-6
Wilmington University
Master of Arts - School Library And Information Technology
Fresno Pacific University
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