Social Studies High School
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OBJECTIVE
Work with a new generation of
energetic and innovative learners.
CAREER SUMMARY
Dynamic, Innovative, Caring
Educator (History, IB Philosophy, US
Government, Reading)
30+ years of teaching, mentoring
and coaching experience.
Constant passion for teaching, with a
commitment to maximizing the
potential of every child and colleague
in a nurturing and collaborative
environment.
Highlights include:
Guiding IB students to successful
exam scores (11 years), mentoring
student teachers (5 years), curriculum
development committees (career),
differentiating instruction to assist
student success on State mandated
graduation exams (career).
CHRISTOPHER A. SWARTZ
TEACHING/COACHING EXPERIENCE
August 1993 - June 2015
Secondary Social Studies Teacher/Head Rowing Coach UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS (Columbus, OH)
Global History, Philosophy, and US Government Teacher
• Assisted student development of critical thinking, research, writing, and reading skills
• Instructed students through a sequence-based approach, beginning with basic skills, progressing to autonomous learning
• Hosted discussions, provided feedback, and posted assignments and grades on Schoology and Powerschool (web- based management systems)
Head Crew Coach (Rowing) for the Boys Novice and Varsity teams
• Managed 2-5 assistant coaches each season, providing oversight for the Girls Novice and Varsity teams as needed
• Managed and set travel and competition schedules and developed and implemented daily, weekly, and seasonal workout plans
• Monitored, tracked, and recorded athlete attendance, health, and fitness, and ensured rowers maintain required G.P.A.s and provided weekly tutoring as necessary
October 1976 - August 1983
Social Studies/Reading Teacher
SOUTHWESTERN CITY SCHOOLS Columbus, OH
• Taught Ohio & U.S. History to 8th grade students
• Coordinated historical media projects with L.A. teacher
• Created curriculum for budget-strapped district
• Instructed (grade 6-8) students in reading, using a sequence- based approach, through their development of critical thinking, writing, and reading with attention to how details and context govern meaning to past and current historical texts
• Guided students in the use of technology
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Also: Founded, Directed and Coached
college club, high school, and adult
rowing programs for 40+ years (Ohio
State Crew Club, Greater Columbus
Rowing Association Masters, Upper
Arlington High School, Pine Crest
School, and Central Ohio Rowing).
Coached many regional and national
championships, trained paralympic
athletes to success.
Additional Skills
• Project Coordination
• Sequence-Based Instruction
• Performance Optimization
• Effective Writing Technique
• Public Speaking
• Fostering Critical Thinking
• Advanced Learning Development
EDUCATION
Master of Arts –
Education/Educational Media
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY,
Columbus, OH
June 1981 (Cum Laude)
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies
MARIETTA COLLEGE,
Marietta, OH
May 1976 (Cum Laude)
Member of the Delta Epsilon Fraternity
Member of the Varsity Crew Team
Adult and Pediatric
First Aid/ CPR/AED Certified
State of Ohio
Comprehensive Social Studies
grade 7-12 Teaching Certificate
(renewal pending)
United States Rowing Association
Certified Coach
Coaching Education Instructor
June 1991 - August 2019
Midwest Coaching Education Trainer
UNITED STATES ROWING ASSOCIATION Columbus,
OH
• Scheduled and instructed USRowing Association Coaching Education clinics
• Traveled extensively throughout the Midwest region
• Coordinated with Coaching Education Coordinator and other regional trainers
June 2018 - Current
Director of Rowing (Emeritus)
CENTRAL OHIO ROWING Columbus, OH
• Provide oversight and management for high school-aged rowing program
• Scrutinize and interview coaching candidates and recommend personnel decisions to Parent Board
• Oversee equipment budget and repair and/or upgrade equipment
• Guide athletes through college recruiting process August 2016 - September 2017
Boys Head Crew Coach
PINE CREST SCHOOL Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Developed and implemented daily, weekly, and seasonal workout plans
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
January 1990 - August 1994
President
INFOCUS COMMUNICATIONS Columbus, OH
• Designed and coordinated production of client video, audio, and print materials
January 1987 - August 1993
Audio and Video Coordinator
LIEBERT CORPORATION Columbus, OH
• Coordinated the production of various media programs with global corporate departments
January 1987 - December 1989
Public Information Officer
STATE OF OHIO, COURT OF CLAIMS Columbus, OH
• Coordinated public image of Statewide Victims of Crime Compensation Program
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