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Teacher of the Year, Snow school
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Stephen Swader

CLEVELAND

Summary

Two-time recipient of Snow School Teacher of the year. Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Berea City School District, adept at implementing differentiated instruction and fostering positive classroom management. Skilled in team collaboration and problem-solving, I enhance student engagement and success through innovative lesson planning and empathetic support, driving academic growth and creating inclusive learning environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator

Berea City School District
01.2000 - 05.2025
  • Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
  • Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
  • Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.
  • Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.

Education

Master of Science - Education And Curriculum Design

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
10-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Education/History

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06-1994

Skills

  • Special education
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Cultural awareness
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student records management
  • Empathy and patience
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 9 in the development of effective PBIS plans and procedures.
  • Collaborated with a team of 9 to develop and implement data- and research-based lessons.

Certification

  • K-12 Special Education License - 2004 to present
  • Secondary Education-History 1994 to present

Timeline

Educator

Berea City School District
01.2000 - 05.2025

Master of Science - Education And Curriculum Design

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Arts - Education/History

Arizona State University

Teacher of the Year, Snow school

In 2023 and  2025 I was chosen by my peers as Teacher of the Year based on my contributions to the safety, climate and effectiveness of Snow School, which is a facility for students with serious behavior issues.

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