Rebecca L Swanson

+1 (719) 357-9349
Skype: rswanson25
rswanson25@gmail.com
Education
University of Northern Iowa
M.A. Educational Leadership, December 2017

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

B.S. Mathematics, May 2006

Professional Teaching License in the State of Colorado (USA)

Highly Qualified: Secondary Mathematics

Teaching Experience

American Community School of Abu Dhabi (Grades 9-12), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
August 2015 to Present
Courses taught: Integrated Math 9 Extended, Integrated Math 10, Integrated Math 10 Extended, IB DP Standard
Level Mathematics, IB DP Higher level Mathematics, and General Physics

ACS follows the Common Core State Standards in grades 9 and 10 and the IB DP for grades 11 and 12. I have
taught both the grade level and advanced courses for mathematics as well as a grade 10 general physics course.
I have also been the National Honor Society Coordinator, an active member of the Mathematics Professional
Learning Team, and the Grade 10 Coordinator.

International School of Ho Chi Minh City: American Academy (Grades 6-12), HCMC, Vietnam
August 2013 to Present
Courses taught: Sheltered Instruction Pre-Algebra I, Pre-Algebra I, Pre-Algebra II, General Statistics, Calculus,
Syracuse University Project Advance Calculus

As the head of the mathematics department, I lead my team to vertically align the mathematics courses taught
at ISHCMC:AA with AERO standards while focusing on EAL education using WIDA standards. I also developed
policies and procedures for the mathematics department and contributed to the development of many
school-wide policies. I served on the Curriculum Committee and the Social Committee, and I co-sponsored the
Student Council.

Manitou Springs High School (Grades 9-12), Manitou Springs School District 14, USA
August 2007 to June 2013
Courses taught: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, AP Calculus AB

I actively worked to restructure the schools mathematics curriculum to align to the Common Core State
Standards, was a member of the Intervention Team, sponsored the National Honor Society, and lead the school
in technology integration. I was the first teacher in the district to implement an inverted instruction method
and had phenomenal results.

Career Highlights
Grade Level Coordinator for Grade 10 at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi
Mathematics Department Head at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City: American Academy
Certified Calculus I instructor for Syracuse University Project Advance
Implemented the first inverted classroom at Manitou Springs High School
Taught every level of math from Pre-Algebra through university level Calculus
Restructured the Algebra II curriculum to align with the Common Core State Standards
Nominated for the Cognita Educator Excellence Award for Secondary Teachers
Conferences and Training

IB Training for Math HL Category 2 in Dubai, UAE: 2017

IB Training for Math SL Category 1 in Atlanta, GA: 2015
Advanced Placement Training for Statistics hosted by Hong Kong International School: 2015
Syracuse University Project Advance Summer Institute: 2014
Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference: 2007, 2008, and 2011
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference: 2010
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference: 2013
Advanced Placement Training for Calculus AB hosted by Cherry Creek HS: 2008 (Beginner) and 2010
(Advanced)
Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training: 2012