Sara Swearingen
Gresham
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District
Wittenberg
08.2017 - Current
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
- Utilized research-based instructional strategies for differentiated instruction.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to best teaching practices.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker events.
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Wabeno Area School District
Wabeno
01.2013 - Current
- Day to day teaching tasks
- Develop and implement daily appropriate lesson plans
- Whole group/small group instruction, differentiation, creative lesson planning, UDL, personalized learning, guided reading, RTI, PBIS, technology integration, enrichment programming, student assessment, cooperative instruction, literature circles, Balanced Literacy, Daily 5, Accelerated Reading, MAPS testing, STAR testing, Fountas and Pinnel, Bridges math, Making Meaning, PALS and more
- Ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments
- Hands-on and cooperative environments in the classroom
- Active member of the PBIS team, Tier II, and PLC
- Provide personalized learning to 25-36 students
Co-teaching Substitute Teacher
Clintonville School District
Clintonville
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Three long term substitute positions, Middle School Science, Math, and Social Studies (one which lasted 5 consecutive months)
- "On call" substitute, accepting teaching assignments previously scheduled or on morning of classes
- Executes lessons across every grade level and discipline, by using a variety of teaching strategies, differentiation, and classroom management
- Often requested by several different teachers
Behavioral Therapist
Brown County Aging Resource Center
Green Bay
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning client's mental and medical diagnosis and other confidential personal matters.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Designed and implemented scientifically researched and evidence-based interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy or applied behavior analysis.
- Developed individualized plans for clients to help them meet their personal goals.
Behavioral Therapist
Beyond Boundaries of Autism
Green Bay
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Maintained strict confidentiality concerning client's mental and medical diagnosis and other confidential personal matters.
- Designed and implemented scientifically researched and evidence-based interventions.
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors and other clinicians to discuss case progress.
- Implemented evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy or applied behavior analysis.
- Developed individualized plans for clients to help them meet their personal goals.
Senior/Line Behavioral Therapist
Counseling & Wellness Center
Fond du Lac
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Worked one-on-one with children who were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, etc
- Taught social skills, self-help skills, safety skills, academics and communication skills by modeling, using visuals, audios, examples, and more
- Created and prepared new programs, as the child mastered them
- Used Applied Behavioral Analysis and Discrete trial to teach skills
- Completed proper paperwork on the programs that were utilized in a particular session (running records)
- Led the team of therapists by answering questions, running team meetings, creating programs, scheduling, and observing some of their sessions
- Experience with Power School Teacher, Skyward, Microsoft Office, Inspiration software, My Learning Plan, educlimber, and Interactive White Boards, Google Drive, technology savvy
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
UW-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI01.2003
Skills
- Experience with Fastbridge
- Aims Web
- MobyMax
- Skyward
- Microsoft Office
- My Learning Plan
- Educlimber
- Interactive White Boards (viewboard, SMARTboard)
- Google Drive
- Technology integration
- Frontline
References
- Nick Firari, 1-715-851-6200
- Destiny Dayton, 1-715-851-4914
- Quinn Novy, 1-715-216-2792
- Jeff Stelk, 1-715-630-8205
Accomplishments
- PBIS Coach
- Math Coach
Affiliations
- PBIS Member (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
- School Forest committee
- Family Literacy committee
- After school tutoring
- After school math program
- Middle School Girls Basketball coach
- Lead several book studies
- NME trained
- Mentor for new teachers
- Certified Math Interventionist
Certification
- Math Interventionist
- Elementary/Middle school ages 6-13
Timeline
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District
08.2017 - Current
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
Wabeno Area School District
01.2013 - Current
Co-teaching Substitute Teacher
Clintonville School District
01.2011 - 01.2013
Behavioral Therapist
Beyond Boundaries of Autism
01.2004 - 01.2006
Behavioral Therapist
Brown County Aging Resource Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Senior/Line Behavioral Therapist
Counseling & Wellness Center
01.2000 - 01.2003
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
UW-Green Bay
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