Brian Swift, M.Ed.
Biology and Anatomy & Physiology Teacher at BRISTOL BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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Michael Saks
I spent almost two years in the same program as Brian. He is a deserving teacher who has a wonderful rapport with students and fellow teachers. While getting our Masters, he was a team-player and a big collaborator, always open to new ideas.
Michael Saks
I spent almost two years in the same program as Brian. He is a deserving teacher who has a wonderful rapport with students and fellow teachers. While getting our Masters, he was a team-player and a big collaborator, always open to new ideas.
Michael Saks
I spent almost two years in the same program as Brian. He is a deserving teacher who has a wonderful rapport with students and fellow teachers. While getting our Masters, he was a team-player and a big collaborator, always open to new ideas.
Michael Saks
I spent almost two years in the same program as Brian. He is a deserving teacher who has a wonderful rapport with students and fellow teachers. While getting our Masters, he was a team-player and a big collaborator, always open to new ideas.
Credentials
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Instructional II General Science 7 - 12
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/ Department of EducationJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Instructional II Biology 7-12
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/ Department of EducationMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
USA Wrestling Bronze Level Certification
USA WrestlingOct, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Intern Biology 7-12
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/ Department of EductionJan, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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BRISTOL BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Biology and Anatomy & Physiology Teacher
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Junior High Head Football Coach
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Aug 2021 - Present
To promote a football program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development.
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Varsity Head Wrestling Coach
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Jan 2022 - Present
To promote a wrestling program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development.
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Manor College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor of Biology
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Franklin Towne Charter High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Biology Teacher
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2020
Create differentiated and rigorous lesson plans for Academic Biology and Physical Science based upon the PA State Standards. Develop content that is engaging and accessible to the diverse learning styles and needs of all my students. Through effective classroom management, I am able to cultivate a classroom culture that emphasized cooperation, safety and dignity for every individual in the classroom. I also maintain positive communications with parents, students, teachers and building administrators.
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Head Wrestling Coach
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2020
To promote a wrestling program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development.
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The School District of Philadelphia
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Biology Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
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George Washington High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wrestling Coach
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
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Head Novice Youth Wrestling Coach
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2015
To promote a wrestling program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development. To promote a wrestling program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development.
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Bucks County Technical High School
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Responsible for performing essential classroom duties during the regular teacher’s absence. These duties included: maintaining a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning, following the teacher’s lesson plan, providing instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of the students, and lastly, documenting the work of the students and daily progress towards the assigned goals.
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Biology Student Teacher
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Dec 2014 - May 2015
My role as a student-teacher was to create differentiated lesson plans for Academic Biology and Integrated Science based upon the PA State Standards. I made the content engaging and accessible to the diverse learning styles and needs of all my students. Through effective classroom management, I was able to cultivate a classroom culture that emphasized cooperation, safety and dignity for every individual in the classroom. I also maintained positive communications with parents, students, teachers and building administrators.
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School District of Philadelphia
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
My role was to be a positive contributor to the learning experiences of the students that were placed in my care. I worked with my cooperating teacher to reinforce educational concepts learned in my coursework in an effort to apply theory to practice in the classroom. My role was to be a positive contributor to the learning experiences of the students that were placed in my care. I worked with my cooperating teacher to reinforce educational concepts learned in my coursework in an effort to apply theory to practice in the classroom.
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Youth Wrestling Coach
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2009 - 2011
To promote a wrestling program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development. To promote a wrestling program in which the student can excel to his full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including their physical well-being, moral character and social and mental development.
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Business Owner, Disc Jockey
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Mar 1998 - Dec 2008
Provided musical entertainment and master of ceremony duties for weddings and various celebrations. Followed up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction, asked for referrals and generated new business. Provided musical entertainment and master of ceremony duties for weddings and various celebrations. Followed up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction, asked for referrals and generated new business.
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American Wedding Group
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Branch Manager, Disc Jockey
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Mar 1998 - Sep 2003
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Delaware and Lehigh Valley Branches of the Pros. I was responsible for budgeting, training, scheduling events, recruiting, customer service and managing over 50 independent contractors. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Delaware and Lehigh Valley Branches of the Pros. I was responsible for budgeting, training, scheduling events, recruiting, customer service and managing over 50 independent contractors.
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Education
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American College of Education
Masters +30, Secondary Education and Teaching -
Holy Family University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary Education and Teaching, Biology -
Arcadia University
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
Manor College
Associate's degree, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions -
Neshaminy High School
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Penn State University
Business Administration and Management, General