Russell G. Swallow

Leader in Student Engagement, Motivation, & Success

adx4sl@r.postjobfree.com • 775-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/loremipsum • Henderson, NV 89011

Summary

Recognized for excellence in curriculum and instruction with experience delivering innovative and engaging lessons, helping learners discover learning opportunities, and communicating with students, faculty, & the academic community. Qualified to Manage and teach both Virtually and in person Edmentum Sensei PLATO (Credit Recovery) instructional and Virtual Software.

Qualifications Summary

Provide thought leadership and engage actively with key stakeholders to identify new opportunities for STEM and Computer Science learning, as well as new technologies and tools to enhance the student learning experience.

Optimize instruction and accountability for student performance based on consistent delivery of curriculum with vertical alignment of objectives and goals while considering the needs of learners.

Committed to enhancing academic success while mitigating obstacles to providing educational opportunities, resources, and support by creating inclusive environments that address personal, professional, and academic needs of students to maximize retention, academic progress, and graduation rates.

20+ years of experience teaching the technical aspects of STEM, electronics, computer technology, industrial, and vocational (occupational) education.

Considered subject matter expert in marketing consumer/industrial audio, video and computer products, and system design of computer controlled electro-mechanical devices and networking.

Selected Academic Achievements

Presently instructing Computer Applications and Edmentum Sensei PLATO (Credit Recovery) instructional and Virtual Software at Barstow High School for Barstow Unified School District, Barstow, California.

Instituted “Whitebox” learning computer software using STEM integration curriculum to support core classes; students simulated and built “Dragster” cars, robotic “Rovers”, airplane “Gliders”, “Green Cars”, “Rockets” and model bridges.

Instrumental in student success as the instructor for Drafting, Automotive and Small engine repair at Demonte Ranch High School for Washoe County School district in Reno, Nevada.

Taught "Electronics using computer aided instruction" at Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center.

Instituted pilot program with Labvolt teaching systems to teach IT, a two-year program to certify students in Information Technology. (Computer Architecture, Web Design, Network Systems, Software Development, and Communications)

Instructor for Robotics, Computer Aided Design, AC-DC Circuits, Digital Electronics, and servicing of electronic products in previous high schools and technical schools.

Orchestrated electronics/technology departments and curriculum in schools taught.

Hand-selected to sit on Standards and curriculum Committees for the Junior High school “Introduction to Technology" and High School "Technology I" programs.

Instructed preliminary skills and procedures into the career field of "Electronic Technician”.

Trained technicians in a full-service department when in business.

Marketing Highlights

Prepared and submitted a grant proposal and received $70,000 in federal "Perkins" dollars to set up computer aided instruction to teach Electronics. (Presently using this system to teach electronics)

Cultivated a new business from $75,000 a year gross to a now thriving $650,000 plus gross operation.

Lauded as one of the first home entertainment retailers to combine Audio with Video products.

Leadership Highlights

Launched and led an Audio Video retail store that marketed and serviced televisions, stereos, computers, and satellite television systems.

Directed operations of a retail and commercial satellite dealership.

Provided oversight and direction for employees in retail selling, product servicing, wholesale buying, customer relations, advertising, and marketing.

Education and Credentials

M.E., Computers in Education

Lesley University

B.S., Technical Education

Southern Illinois University

Certifications & Licenses

State of California

Single Subject “Industrial and Technology Education” (K-12, Preschool, and Adults)

State of Nevada (Expires 07-26-2024)

Technology Education/Industrial Education (Professional Secondary 7-12)

Computer Application/Computer Programming (Professional Special K-12)

Electronics Technology (Professional Business & Industry K-Adult)

Professional Experience

Barstow High School for Barstow Unified School District, Barstow, California. 2018 – 2021

instructing Computer Applications and Edmentum Sensei PLATO (Credit Recovery) instructional and Virtual Software

Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV 2013 – 2014

Guest Teaching

SNVTC (Sothern Nevada Vocational Technical Center 1972-1978

SECTA (South East Career and Technical Academy formally Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center) 1990 – 2005

Guest Teaching

Retirement Sabbatical (2009 – 2013)

Damonte Ranch High School for Washoe County School district in Reno, Nevada 2008 – 2009

Teacher

Taught STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Industrial Arts (Technology Education), Drafting, Automotive and Small engine repair.

Have upgraded all courses being taught using computer aided instruction,

Additional Experience

As an Electronics/Computer instructor for Instruction of fundamentals of Electronics and Information Technology and Technology Education for the Southern Nevada Vo-Tech Center, as an Audio and Visual Systems Consultant for Intec Video Systems, as an Audio and Visual Systems Consultant for Bauer/Southam Audio Video, as a Robotics Instruction for the Seattle School System, as a Technician for Audio Video Sales and Services Center, and as an Electronics Instructor for Southern Nevada Vo-Tech Center

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