HELEN ANNE SWANSON

Local Address: 5965 Linda Vista Rd. #4352, San Diego, CA 92110
Permanent Address: 4516 NE 38th St. Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 979-8583 | hswanson@sandiego.edu
PROFESSIONAL GOAL
I intend to teach multiple subject at the primary elementary level.
EDUCATION
2016

2012

University of San Diego

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major: Liberal Studies with Concentration in Multicultural Studies
Summer 2014 UNLV Study Abroad: Ireland
Intersession 2014 USD Second Year Experience: Sevilla
Inglemoor High School
Kenmore, Washington

FIELD EXPERIENCE
January 2016- Present: Student Teaching Kindergarten at Paul Ecke Elementary School (40 hrs/week)
Designed, planned, and implemented math, reading, writing and social skills lessons for small groups
of varying skill level.
Collaborated with my cooperating teacher on classroom management and lesson planning.
Participated in staff meetings, development days, open house, and parent-teacher conferences.
September 2015- December 2015 : McKinley Elementary School (4 hrs/week)
Observed lesson and classroom management strategies in a second grade class.
Planned, taught, and analyzed reading and writing lessons for second grade students.
January 2015- May 2015: Chesterton Elementary School (5 hrs/week)
Observed lesson and classroom management strategies in a fourth and fifth combined class.
Planned, taught, and analyzed math, science, and social studies lessons for fourth and fifth grade.
Maintained a reflective journal based on teachers practices and my own experiences.
September 2014- December 2014 : San Diego Cooperative Charter School (2 hrs/week)
Tutored primary age students in small groups and individual students in math and reading.
Maintained a reflective journal based on classroom observation and experiences.
TEACHING RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
February 2016- Present: Substitute Teacher, Encinitas Union School District
In the absence of my cooperating teachers, help students to learn subject matter and skills that are
required for scheduled lessons and provide meaningful instruction for students in the classroom.
February 2015- November 2015: Youth Leader 1, YMCA
Taught in after school program, PrimeTime, for students kindergarten to fifth grade.
Implemented lessons and assisted students with their work.
Practiced classroom management skills.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2014- December 2014: Grader for University of San Diego
Graded homework for Math 200 for Educators.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Fall 2014 Present: President of Liberal Studies Student Leadership Board
Facilitate and plan monthly board meetings.
Primary liaison between board and numerous faculty members.

 Organize events for Liberal Studies majors such as a teacher panel and networking sessions.
January 2014 - January 2015: Alumnae Engagement Director for Kappa Alpha Theta
Produced monthly newsletters and planned Fall Alumnae Event.
Fall 2013 - Summer 2014: Preceptorial Assistant
Academic advisor and mentor to two classes of freshmen.
Fall 2013 - Fall 2014: Marketing Committee of Liberal Studies Student Leadership Board
HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015: Deans List, First Honors
Spring 2014: Deans List, Second Honors
SKILLS
CPR and First Aid Certified
Certificate of Clearance
English Language Learner Authorized