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Thad Swidzinski

Yorkton,SK

Summary

Passionate educator with experience as an administrator, teacher and developer in online education.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

GSSD Online Principal

Good Spirit School Division
Yorkton, SK
09.2015 - 06.2021
  • Developed a vision for distance learning in GSSD and coordinated the creation of the school.
  • Developed positive learning environments for GSSD online students in their home schools by building relationships with school staff.
  • Displayed strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.

Digital Learning Coach

Good Spirit School Division
Yorkton, SK
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Implemented instructional technology support for teachers across the division using various tools for teaching and learning.
  • Responded to student and faculty issues regarding software systems and other instructional technology tool issues by video conference, e-mail, phone call or in person.
  • Conducted various presentations on blended learning.

Digital Learning Coordinator

North East School Division
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Developed and supported the North East School Division Online School.
  • Developed a vision and teacher rubric for New Media Literacies in the school division.
  • Shared the NESD Online model with various school divisions in the province.
  • Co-developed the “E Learning Continuum” with Cumberland Regional College to guide organizations in the selection and deployment of online course modalities.

Instructional Technologist

Tisdale School Division
Tisdale, SK
09.2003 - 12.2006
  • Developed a vision for technology use in classrooms for the Tisdale School Division.
  • Supported teachers in classrooms with integrating technology into their lessons.
  • Developed the first online school in Rural Saskatchewan.
  • Created an online course content sharing partnership with the Cumberland Regional College

Computer Consultant

Davidson School Division
Davidson, SK
09.1997 - 06.2003
  • Developed and coordinated a technology hardware and software plan for the Davidson School Division.
  • Assisted teachers with the integration of technology in their classrooms.
  • Developed online courses and resources for the Division and the province.

Elementary School Teacher

Davidson School Division
Davidson, SK
09.1991 - 06.1996
  • Taught Grade 5 and 6 classrooms.
  • Developed various ELA units which were presented at various conferences in SK.
  • Developed various technology integration activities in the classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Honors)

University of Regina
Regina Sk
06.1987

Bachelor of Education After Degree - Education

University of Regina
Regina SK
06.1991

References

Alisa Leidl

Esterhazy SK

Phone: 1 306 740-7547

Email: Alisa.Leidl@outlook.com

Brandon Needham

Principal: Langenburg Central School

Good Spirit School Division

Phone: 1 306 621 7687

Email: brandon.needham@gssd.ca

Val Gendreau

Distance Learning Teacher

Good Spirit school Division

Phone: 1 306 621 2091

Email: valerie.gendreau@gssd.ca

Timeline

GSSD Online Principal

Good Spirit School Division
09.2015 - 06.2021

Digital Learning Coach

Good Spirit School Division
09.2013 - 06.2015

Digital Learning Coordinator

North East School Division
01.2006 - 06.2013

Instructional Technologist

Tisdale School Division
09.2003 - 12.2006

Computer Consultant

Davidson School Division
09.1997 - 06.2003

Elementary School Teacher

Davidson School Division
09.1991 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Honors)

University of Regina

Bachelor of Education After Degree - Education

University of Regina

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