Tim Swanson

541-409-1561 cell
450 10
th
Ave., Sweet Home, OR 97386


Interactive Engaging Master Teacher

Professional Qualifications
Skilled in teaching the full spectrum of literacy and consistent in differentiating instruction
Data-driven instructor who implements RTI and engages all students through workshop
models in reading and math
National presenter and certified trainer of teachers in 6 + 1 trait writing

Education
Master of Arts, Elementary Education and Curriculum Development Bilingual/ESL Focus
University of Colorado in Denver, CO 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies Major Focus on Japan Japanese Language Minor
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 1997
Academic Awards: CU Boulder Bueno Center Full-Ride Scholarship 2001-2004
Todd-Wengert Scholarship 1996, Whos Who in American Junior Colleges 1994-95

Teaching Experience
Primary & Intermediate Teacher 1
st
- 6
th
2001 Present
Differentiated instruction, guided reading and literacy circles at all reading levels
Motivate students through authentic learning activities and outdoor education
Experienced with committees, including PBIS, student study team, public relations
1-5
th
Sweet Home Schools in Oregon 2007 - Present
2
nd
,5
th
,6
th
Jeffco R1 in Colorado 2002 - 2007
5
th
Adams Dist. 1 in Colorado 2001 - 2002

Elementary ESL Teacher Adams Dist. 50 in Colorado 2000 - 2001
Worked with all LEP levels in small groups to build language, literacy and core knowledge
Taught guided reading and contextualized language development

At Risk Middle School Teacher Adams Dist. 50 Part-time Contract 2000 - 2001
Taught, mentored, counseled expelled 7
th
9
th
graders (night school) ]

Mentoring and Training Experience
6+1 Trait Presenter Education Northwest 2009 Present
Present the 6+1 traits of writing framework for best practices in teaching quality writing
Differentiate trainings to meet the needs of novice to experienced trait teachers
Currently writing the advanced 6+1 trait training K-5 for Education Northwest
District Trainer Sweet Home School District 2008 - Present
Conduct 6 + 1 trait and CCSS trainings for teachers
Educational technology coach and trainer
Effective instructional practices trainer for the Sweet Home Leadership Academy
Writing and Math Coach Sweet Home School District 2009 2011
Created the instructional coaching program and enrolled teachers in five schools
Modeled lessons, coached planning, and guided PLC meetings
Provided trainings and alignment workshops for educators K-8
Assistant Technology Support Westgate Elementary School 2005 2006
Trained teachers to integrate technology into instruction
Assisted principal in transitioning teachers to web-based email and provided tech support
Regional Manager Caleel+Hayden 1999 2000
Trained sales staff and provided product training at plastic surgery/cosmetic trade shows