Theresa McSweeney
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves challenging situations. Seasoned professional with a talent for gaining the trust and confidence of students, staff, and community. Seeking a full time position where student success and leadership are the top priorities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Interventionist
Boise Public Schools
Boise, Idaho
07.2018 - Current
- Ensured paraprofessionals were working efficiently and recommended certain changes that could strengthen their teaching abilities.
- Performed detailed analysis of current mathematical programs to ensure compliance with various school site needs and SMART goals.
- Collaborated with building and district administration on paraprofessional need, curriculum development, testing and guidance initiatives.
- Performed detailed and comprehensive evaluations of paraprofessional staff
- Researched and provided recommendations on curriculum and materials for school site.
- Assessed students for academic content gaps and recommended appropriate lesson plan guidance to teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Developed math intervention programs to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Collaborated on development of mathematical intervention programs using information and research.
- Modified intervention math curriculum for all students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support to students and paraprofessionals.
- Completed required documentation such as evaluations, treatment notes and exit summaries, especially for PSIT data.
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Kindergarten Teacher
Boise IND School Dist No 1
Boise, Idaho
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
Title I Math Tutor
William Howard Taft Elementary School
Boise, ID
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabetic principles, sight word acquisition, and mathematical concepts across age ranges
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
- Developed students’ computer and technology skills through demonstrations and practice.
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Second, Fourth, Fifth Grades
Brentwood Union School District
Brentwood, CA
01.2002 - 01.2016
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
- Illuminate trained as site lead
- District level Science Fair lead
- Volunteer committee member of report card overhaul and adoption
- Aligned standards across grade levels for Science at the district level using Master Standards and curriculum available as a guide
- Sight teacher representative for Student Study Team meetings (SST)
- Determined student strengths and weaknesses through DIBELS, STAR testing, weekly formative assessments, and unit summative assessments
- Grade level lead representative for the school sight leadership meetings and PLC meetings
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs using data to guide our decisions
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten
Meritor Academy
Broomfield , CO
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Presented information about differentiation at a Kindergarten Conference Professional Development Day
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Second Grade
Chicago Public Schools, Garfield Park Office
Chicago, IL
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health,
- Enforced the school’s student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL1998
Master of Arts - Elementary Education - Continuing Education
University Of San Diego
San Diego, CAMaster of Arts - Continuing Education
University Of The Pacific
Stockton, CASkills
- Coaching
- Reading and Math assessments
- Data analysis
- Thinking Maps
- RTI
- STEM/STEAM
- Team player
- Positive and encouraging
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Experiential learning
- Data analysis skillset
- Teacher and staff support
Affiliations
- Idaho Steelheads Booster Club Secretary, 2016-present
- NSTA member, 2003-2012
- NCTM member, 2000-current
- BSU Regional Math Center Region 3
- Teacher of the Year, Loma Vista 2013
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Boise IND School Dist No 1
07.2019 - 06.2021
Title I Interventionist
Boise Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Title I Math Tutor
William Howard Taft Elementary School
01.2017 - 10.2017
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Second, Fourth, Fifth Grades
Brentwood Union School District
01.2002 - 01.2016
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Kindergarten
Meritor Academy
01.2000 - 01.2002
Elementary Classroom Teacher - Second Grade
Chicago Public Schools, Garfield Park Office
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Master of Arts - Elementary Education - Continuing Education
University Of San Diego
Master of Arts - Continuing Education
University Of The Pacific
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