Vicki Swan
Comox,BC
Summary
I have been working in the education field for over 30 years. I find being in a classroom environment both challenging and fulfilling and I would like to continue this work as a Teacher Teaching On Call in the Comox Valley. I am flexible and able to adapt to a variety of environments and student needs. I am creative and use teaching methods that engage students. I have strong collaborative skills and can work effectively with other teachers, education assistant and administration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Teaching on Call
Sea to Sky SD48
10.2017 - Current
- Effectively followed classroom teachers' lessons and directions
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Dealt with classroom challenges as they emerged and asked for administrative support as needed
- Daily online reporting as to progress in class to classroom teacher
Teacher - Part Time
Sea to Sky SD48
09.2019 - 06.2025
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs.
- Developed, taught and assessed engaging grade 4 and grade 6 units and lesson plans following BC curriculum guidelines
- Collaborated with teaching partners to share challenges, successes and resources
- Took part in academic and non-academic school wide meetings and activities
Academic Advisor - International Education
Vancouver SD 39
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Completed initial review of International student applications yearly
- Reviewed each student's previous education and determined transfer credits from student's previous country
- Developed and implemented workshops for students regarding transfer from secondary school to adult education centers and post secondary programs.
- Collaborated with international education team regarding student progress
Academic Advisor - Adult Education
Vancouver SD 39
09.1998 - 09.2018
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection to ensure alignment with graduation requirements and future educational goals.
- Worked closely with diverse learners to determine best type of learning environment for their needs.
- Collaborated with administration, advisors and instructors to identify and support at-risk learners
- Referred students to other educational institutions that would better meet their goals.
Education Assistant - On-Call
Sea to Sky SD 48
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Supported diverse learners to enable participation in classroom activities
- Assisted students with out of class learning activities based on student's IEP.
- Collaborated and communicated with teachers and other education assistants to better understand students individual learning needs
- Supervised students' recess and lunch hour breaks
Education
Professional Development Program (PDP) - Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia10-1994
Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation Program
Douglas College
New Westminster10.1985
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Student rapport
- Cooperative learning experience
- Elementary education
- Faculty collaboration
Timeline
Teacher - Part Time
Sea to Sky SD48
09.2019 - 06.2025
Academic Advisor - International Education
Vancouver SD 39
09.2018 - 10.2023
Teacher Teaching on Call
Sea to Sky SD48
10.2017 - Current
Education Assistant - On-Call
Sea to Sky SD 48
10.2013 - 10.2017
Academic Advisor - Adult Education
Vancouver SD 39
09.1998 - 09.2018
Professional Development Program (PDP) - Education
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Simon Fraser University
Certificate - Therapeutic Recreation Program
Douglas College