High School Teacher Education

BRADLEY S. SWIGER, Ed.D.

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Doctor of Education (Educational and Organizational Leadership)2015 Capella University- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accreditation Dissertation structured upon Action-Based Research, which applied evidence-based reasoning to address a Problem of Practice resulting in the formulation of recommended organizational improvement strategies. The process incorporated the following elements: assessment of organizational context, systems thinking, communication and collaboration within diverse cultures and stakeholders, equity, technological information skills, professional reflection and critical thinking. The research was a human-based study that improved collaboration within an organization where stakeholders had been reluctant to provide decision-making input.

Master of Science in Education (School Administration K-12)2007 Duquesne University

Master of Science in Education (Educational Leadership)2003 Robert Morris University

Bachelors of Science in Economics 2001

Robert Morris University

Professional Certifications

Superintendent Qualification Letter (2023)

Administrative II (2022), Pennsylvania K-12 Administrative (2017), Ohio 4-12 Instructional II (2007), Pennsylvania Social Studies 7-12, Business and Technology K-12 Professional Experience

On Assignment - Assistant Principal / Teaching 2023 – 2024 Commonwealth Charter Academy (Online K-12 Public School- Middle and High School) Teacher Performance and Student Learning

● Act as school LEA for IEP and 504 plan implementation and annual reviews

● Implementation of Student Attendance Improvement Plans to re engage distance learning students

● Conducted truancy calls to caretakers of distance learning students

● Supervision of distance learning teaching staff, conducted walkthroughs of synchronous and asynchronous classrooms, evaluation of Danielson component artifacts, overseeing teacher Performance Improvement Plans, and aligning instruction to IEP needs

● Identify At-Risk students and coordinate support services, including CCAPPS and Mckinney Vento students

● Collaborated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s)

● Teaching classes to online learners

Principal 2018 – 2023

Diocese of Pittsburgh (multiple schools)Grades PK3 - 8 School Leadership

● Implemented individualized student growth plans with the use of CDT and IXL data measures, identifying areas of student growth, as well as extension, to advance student performance

● Planned and implemented growth through the addition of Pre-Kindergarten program with a research-based curriculum with the goal of guiding students into the Kindergarten program

● Implemented a K-8 ELA writing program, focusing on the writing process to increase rigor and critical things skills.

● Lead fundraising for a school that includes between 380-400 students

● Lead and oversee school budgets to maintain fiscal cash-flow

● Established research-proven security measures to protect the safety and welfare of the students and staff

● Developed communication processes for stakeholders disseminating standardized test scores which identify strengths and areas for improvement

● Reorganized existing parent constituency groups to increase communication while being inclusive of new families

● Secured $150,000 technology grant dedicated that increased student performance via one-to-one technology delivery

● Organized parent training sessions on the functions of Google Classroom Teacher Performance and Student Learning

● Implemented ELA curriculum improvements based on data-supported measures, coordinated ongoing faculty training to provide a greater understanding of programs and desired goals

● Collaboratively reorganized the Middle School math courses to create a standards-based assessment to place students accurately to allow for remediation and advancement

● Coached faculty to expand instructional strategies aligned to student-centered learning

● Lead a collaborative approach to develop instructional adaptations for at-risk students

● Guided PLC’s with a focus on identifying learning targets for improved lesson planning and delivery

● Applied student performance data to assist in the development of individualized student improvement plans for Multi-tiered literacy program (Step-by-Step Literacy Model)

● Assimilated longitudinal data to understand student growth over multiple academic years and determine improvement plans for student growth

Dean of Instruction, Director of Technology 2013 – 2018 Vincentian Academy – Pittsburgh, PA Grades 9-12

School Leadership

● Directed instructional staff of 22 full and part-time faculty members in an ethnically diverse college preparatory school that utilized the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), an Internationally recognized college credit program

● Created training manuals for a new Web-based electronic grade book program (Rediker, similar to Powerschool) and facilitated the onboarding of all staff onto the platform

● Conducted collaborative-based training sessions (train-the-trainer program) for faculty on the new electronic grade book program

● Developed a 5-year technology plan, secured a $280,000 grant, and implemented the plan resulting in infrastructure upgrades. These included all hardware, servers, Wifi Access Points, and laptop devices

Teacher Performance and Student Learning

● Utilized the Mertler (2009) paradigm of Action-Researcher in the Classroom as a framework for faculty growth and development

● Introduced professional development goals based on the Danielson Model that was specific and individualized for each faculty member to stimulate improved teaching strategies that contribute to increased student achievement

● Guided students with career and course planning, disciplinary/behavioral matters, and extracurricular activities

● Guided faculty on expanding and blending teaching strategies for block scheduling to improve student achievement within the IB Programme, accomplishing a pass rate 10% above the national average

● Implemented a technology improvement initiative to increase student performance thru the use of Google technology (full one-to-one program)

July 2004 – July 2013

Instructor, Mentor Teacher

● Taught and developed curriculum in Economics, Web Page Design, and Introduction to Computers

● Introduced the IB Economics course to Vincentian Academy

● Employed project-based rubrics as well as formal and informal assessment measures that were both quantitative and qualitative in assessing student academic progress.

● Advised IB students for completion of an Internal Assessment, a student-selected research paper used to develop a broader understanding of course material

● Developed curriculum to advance Microsoft Suite skills across all educational subjects Teacher Assistant / Home School Teacher North Hills School District 2002– 2004 North Hills School District – Pittsburgh, PA Grades 7-12

● Provided and implemented curriculum for homebound high school students with a focus on student growth, development, and academic success

● Created multi-dimensional learning activities to challenge and motivate students, requiring the use of higher-order thinking to problem solve

● Selected relevant instructional materials to stimulate interest and engagement with students who were absent from the traditional classroom

Purchasing Agent 1994 – 2001

Black Box Corporation, Lozier Corporation, National Seal - Pittsburgh, PA

● Oversaw purchasing budgets, in excess of $12 million

● Negotiated and issued purchasing contracts with vendors adhering to standard business contractual parameters, within the legal structures of contract management

● Demonstrated organizational and project management by coordinating materials flow to ensure just-in-time production for customers, line production and construction sites

● Increased business profit by competitively sourcing materials while applying a high level of ethical standards

Published Research

Dissertation and Thesis

Swiger, B., (2015) Improving faculty collaboration through the development of an online questionnaire at College Preparatory Academy: An action research study: (Dissertation) Swiger, B. (2004). National Voluntary Content Standards in Economics and Pennsylvania Standards in Economics: A Comparison. (Master’s Thesis). Available on Robert Morris University Database Philosophy of Teacher Development

Swiger, B., (2012). The ‘Teacher First” program: Leading change through teacher involvement. Capella University (EDD8112)

Swiger, B., (2012). Research Summary: Connecting Curriculum to Assessment. Capella University

(EDD8104)

Swiger, B., (2012). Brain Research and its Application in the Classroom. Capella University (EDD8106) Swiger, B., (2012). Organizational Resilience. Capella University. Capella University (EDD8110) Educational Leadership

Swiger, B., (2011). The Game Changer: The Customers of Education. Capella University (EDD8102). Assignment completed in conjunction with reading Charan & Lafley’s (2008) book The Game Changer. Swiger, B., (2012). Using Data to Inform Management Decisions. Capella University (EDD8108) Swiger, B., (2011) Action Research: Understanding Collaboration. Capella University (EDD8102) Professional References

Dr. Chris Assetta - Assistant Superintendent (retired) West Allegheny School District 724-***-**** Email- ************@*****.***

Mr. Ed Bernot – Principal, St Joseph School- Boca Raton, FL 561-***-**** Email- *******@*****.***

Mr. John Booher- Principal, Ambridge Area High School- Ambridge PA 724-***-**** Email- *********@*****.***

Mrs. Kelly Lazzara- Asst. Superintendent of School- Diocese of Richmond VA 724-***-**** Email- *************@*****.***

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