Ty Swayne Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Promoting early childhood literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies knowledge and skills.-Establishing classroom community and school culture-Working collaboratively and effectively with co-teachers and colleagues -Using state standards to write lesson plans and inform instruction.-Using state standards to create end of year goals. -Creating both physical and digital interactive and engaging curriculum- based materials/ instruction tools.-Mentoring and coaching a teaching resident (student teacher) yearly- providing them with necessary feedback, coaching, support, and camaraderie to become successful lead teachers themselves.-Planning and facilitating monthly professional development meetings for fellow mentor teachers to discuss various coaching strategies and techniques.-Serving as Parent-Engagement Committee Chair.-Serving as a member of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coalition aimed at implementing culturally relevant pedagogy to our daily practices.-Organizing and facilitating parent engagement activities and school wide events-Using educational technology programs to promote literacy such as Waterford, LaunchPad, SeeSaw, Epic Books, Vooks, etc.-Facilitating instruction online virtually during (COVID-19 Pandemic)-Organizing, planning, budgeting for educational field trips for my students and others.-Monitoring and reporting pivotal developmental milestones with parents