Beth Szwiec

14858 N. Mayflower Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Home: (480) 816-8857 Cell: (602) 717-8943 bszwiec@cox.net

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER, M.Ed., (Grades 1-8)

Dedicated elementary teacher offering a successful track record of commended performance both working and learning in
a school environment in grades K-8. Exceptional planning, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a
passionate commitment to student and school success.

Core Competencies
Creative Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Instructional Best Practices
Technological Integration

Classroom Management & Discipline

Learner Assessment
Structured English Immersion/ELLs
Home-School Communication

Experience
HOPI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCOTTSDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Scottsdale, AZ
4th Grade Teacher, 5/26/2015 to present.
Full-time teacher, instructing all academic subject areas to a classroom of 23 fourth grade students. Responsibilities
include lesson planning, record keeping, classroom management, school-home communication, and professional
development.
Key Contributions:

Earned praise for creativity and consistency of classroom teaching, lesson plans, and instructional materials used
in teaching various subjects, including math, language arts, science, and social studies.

Created, prepared, and implemented thematic lesson plans based on Arizona College & Career Readiness
standards.

Successfully delivered instruction in both small and large group formats, as well as differentiating for students in
an inclusive classroom.

Integrated technology in language arts, science, math, and social studies lessons.

Collaborated with faculty and staff in monthly meetings, team planning sessions, and professional development
opportunities.

Communicated with students, families, and faculty from diverse populations.

Served as 4th grade team representative on a committee charged with directing policy for school-wide disciplinary
program.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Scottsdale, AZ

Substitute Teacher (Grades 1-8, part-time), 3/6/15 to 5/22/15.
Long-term Substitute Teacher (2nd grade, full-time), 12/9/14 to 3/6/15
Student Teacher (Intern, 1st grade & Teacher Candidate, 4th grade), 8/13 to 12/14
Hired as a full-time substitute teacher following student teaching practicum. Instructed all academic subject areas to a
classroom of 22 2nd grade students, including language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion. Assumed all
responsibilities of the teacher of record.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Scottsdale, AZ (contd)

Teachers Aide (1st grade), 4/11 to 6/14
Assisted with all aspects of classroom work under teacher supervision. Worked directly with students to achieve
classroom objectives, including one-on-one support with assignments, answering questions, clarifying instructions and
practicing skills. Managed the classroom at-large in the event the teacher needed to leave for any reason. Prepared
classroom activities, organized and graded assignments, created bulletin boards, cleaned up after tasks, and monitored
students during lunch, recess and special activities, to ensure a safe and positive environment.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION PARISH, Fountain Hills, AZ
Teacher Volunteer (Religious Education, grades 3-5), 2008 to 2014
Formulated lesson plans, prepared activities and taught groups of up to 20 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Coordinated
ideas and planning with the parish catechetical director for the religious education program. Obtained Catechist
Certification from the Diocese of Phoenix.
FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, Hoffman Estates, IL
Dealer Services Analyst; Customer Services Supervisor; Customer Service Representative, 1991 to 1997

Education
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Tempe, AZ
Master of Elementary Education, 2014, Cumulative G.P.A. 4.0
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI
B.A. Degree, International Relations & Economics (with Honors), 1991
Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society & Sigma Iota Rho Honorary Society for International Studies

Certifications & Skills

Arizona Teacher Certification, Elementary Education (1-8), 2014

Structured English Immersion (K-12) Endorsement, 2014
Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification (K-12), 2013
Catechist Certification, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 2012
Level One Fingerprint Clearance, State of Arizona
SMART Notebook Software
RenWeb School Administration Software
Microsoft Office
Google Applications
Personal website http://bszwiec.weebly.com