Kevin Swan

Experience

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  Lewisville ISD

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2012

  Collaborated with peers to provide effective, authentic training at a district and campus level and developed activities and lessons for teachersDesigned, implemented, and facilitated professional development for district and campus sessions based on researched based best practices using effective adult pedagogyProvided training during departmental meetings, team meetings, faculty meetings and PLCs and offered “just in time” training for individual teachersBuilt relationships with staff by maintaining communication and treating each staff member with respect in order to meet their individual needs and to establish an environment of trustCollaborated with administrators, teachers, Science Technology Coach and Curriculum Specialist on the T-3 Grant to increase best practices, student engagement, collaboration, and rigor to increase student success Show less Acted as a liaison between the Director of Technology and the Secondary Instructional Technologists Planned with principals and data coaches to assess the needs of the campusDesigned, implemented, and facilitated professional development for district and campus sessions based on researched based best practices using effective adult pedagogyCreated book studies for the Secondary Instructional Technology DepartmentDesigned interactive, engaging technology lessons aligned to the TEKS and LISD’s curriculum standards for teacher use in the classroomModeled seamless technology integration to engage students Show less

  • Instructional Technologist

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Instructional Technology Specialist

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Language Arts Teacher

    Aug 2005 - Jun 2008
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  Lewisville ISD

  Aug 2012 - May 2024

  Supported teachers as they integrate technology into their standards based curriculum. Designed, implemented, and facilitated professional development for district and campus sessions based on researched based best practices using effective adult pedagogyProvided instructional support for teacher leaders to take their right next step in designing digital learning experiences that are aligned with LISD curriculum to create strong connections between learning standards and the integration of digital toolsCollaborated with campus leadership and personnel to build capacity and deepen understanding of digital learning directly connected to district curriculumBuilt capacity in campus personnel for connecting digital tools and assessments aligned with the TEKS, which include authentic, formative and summative assessmentsModeled research-based instructional and professional learning strategies Show less Supported campus, district, and fellow Strategic Design personnel in understanding and implementing Strategic Design initiatives and transforming Lewisville ISD into a Learning OrganizationDesigned, implemented, and facilitated professional development for district and campus sessions based on researched based best practices using effective adult pedagogyBuilt capacity with campus leadership and transformed classroom instruction for the purposes of achieving full implementation of the Strategic DesignEnsured that teachers effectively support students’ 21st-century learning needs by designing and delivering engaging, standards-based lessons and assessmentsProvided faculty with the learning necessary to design instruction that ensures students develop digital- era skills and master content-based learning by maximizing the power of digital mediaCreated online courses on digital formative assessment and communicating and collaborating outside the classroom walls for professional developmentCreated, designed, implemented, and led the 21st Century Learning Cadre to increase capacity in teachers, students, and parents to use technology tools seamlessly while upholding the goals of the Strategic Design Show less

  • Instructional Technology Facilitator

    Aug 2015 - May 2024

  • Strategic Design Learning Technology Coach

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2015