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Hunter Swann
429 Elmwood Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia

Email: swannhunter@gmail.com
Phone: 757-243-6008

Objective: To secure a teaching position in an environment where I can be a mentor, role

model and create a positive learning foundation for my students.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, May 2015
Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Education Major with an emphasis in Elementary
Education (grades PK-6)
GPA: 3.4
Associate of Arts and Sciences, CVCC, Lynchburg, VA, July 2014
Education
GPA: 3.2
Certificate in General Education, CVCC, Lynchburg, VA August 2013
GPA: 3.2
Licensure
Eligible for Virginia teacher licensure for PK-6 completed in May 2015.
Related Experience
Field III Teacher Assistant, Third Grade, Boonsboro Elementary School, Bedford
County, Virginia, Spring 2015
Observe a third grade class environment during their reading lessons.
Analyze classroom management strategies being employed by the cooperating teacher.
Prepare small group lesson plans in accordance with Bedford County and VDOE
standards.
Apply different reading strategies in small group reading sessions.
Prepare whole class lesson plans in accordance with Bedford County and VDOE
standards.
Evaluate students progress through assessments and running records.
Volunteer Math Tutor, Fifth Grade, Dearington Elementary School, Lynchburg, Virginia,
Spring 2015
Apply math strategies in small group sessions.
Field II Tutor, Book Buddies, First Grade, R.S. Payne Elementary School, Lynchburg,
Virginia, Spring 2014
Observed the classroom environment in which my tutee attended.
Tutored a first grade student twice a week who struggled with his reading skills
Prepared lessons plans in accordance with Lynchburg City Schools and the VDOE,
tailored towards the students individual strengths and weaknesses.
Applied reading strategies through reading and other activities to assist with decoding
and comprehension.
Maintained formative records of my tutees progress in order to keep the lessons fluid.

Field I Teacher Assistant, Kindergarten, Sandusky Elementary School, Lynchburg,

Virginia, Fall 2013
Observed the kindergarten classroom environment
Generated / Reviewed lesson plans in accordance with Lynchburg City Schools and the
VDOE.
Taught several whole class lessons under the supervision of my cooperating teacher.
Central Virginia United Youth Soccer Head Coach, 2014 - Present
Applied several different classroom management strategies on the field.
Implemented Responsive Classroom strategies.
Maintained communications with parents.
Created a positive and safe learning and playing environment for my players.
Pack 29 Cub Scout Den Leader, 2014 - Present
Prepare lessons for the Den
Manage awards
Work with parents to coordinate activities
PTO Carnival Chair, Bedford Hills Elementary School, Lynchburg, Va, 2013, 2014, 2015
Coordinated with other Chair positions
Organized and employed approximately 300 volunteers
Generated profits exceeding $40,000.00 (2014) to be used for teachers and other
programs offered at the school.
Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Smart Notebook
Google Drive

Certifications

2015
2014

Awards

2011, Coast Guard Achievement Medal

2007, Coast Guard Commandants Letter of Commendation
2005, Coast Guard Commendation Medal
2004, Coast Guard Sailor of the Year
2004, 2003, 2002, Coast Guard Sailor of the Quarter

References

Available upon request

First Aide/AED/CPR
Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection