Kenneth Swanson, PhD
Teacher at Northgate High School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Georgia Educator Certificate (T7)
Georgia Professional Standards CommissionJul, 1995- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Northgate High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2001 - Present
French language instructor for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to students in grades 9-12. Visual Arts I structure for grades 9-12, focused on drawing and painting. Visual arts instructor in grades 9-12, primarily introductory art and digital photography. Sponsor for extracurricular clubs has included French Club, French Honor Society, International Club, Chess Club Committee member for district level planning for French instructional scope and sequence for… Show more French language instructor for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to students in grades 9-12. Visual Arts I structure for grades 9-12, focused on drawing and painting. Visual arts instructor in grades 9-12, primarily introductory art and digital photography. Sponsor for extracurricular clubs has included French Club, French Honor Society, International Club, Chess Club Committee member for district level planning for French instructional scope and sequence for curriculum pacing guide. Show less French language instructor for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to students in grades 9-12. Visual Arts I structure for grades 9-12, focused on drawing and painting. Visual arts instructor in grades 9-12, primarily introductory art and digital photography. Sponsor for extracurricular clubs has included French Club, French Honor Society, International Club, Chess Club Committee member for district level planning for French instructional scope and sequence for… Show more French language instructor for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to students in grades 9-12. Visual Arts I structure for grades 9-12, focused on drawing and painting. Visual arts instructor in grades 9-12, primarily introductory art and digital photography. Sponsor for extracurricular clubs has included French Club, French Honor Society, International Club, Chess Club Committee member for district level planning for French instructional scope and sequence for curriculum pacing guide. Show less
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Translator (freelance)
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1997 - 2008
Translated (English-French & French-English) employee manuals, corporate training materials, organizational documents, and related corporate literature for companies in the international hospitality market place. Translated (English-French & French-English) employee manuals, corporate training materials, organizational documents, and related corporate literature for companies in the international hospitality market place.
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Planning Commissioner
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Jun 2000 - Aug 2002
Served by appointment by Mayor and Town Council with two other commissioners to recommend approval or rejection by Town Council of applications for building permits and zoning ordinance modifications. Served by appointment by Mayor and Town Council with two other commissioners to recommend approval or rejection by Town Council of applications for building permits and zoning ordinance modifications.
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Atlanta Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher (French), R N Fickett Elementary School
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Aug 1997 - May 2001
French Instructor in FLES program for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade Department Chairperson 1999-2001, Coordinated, as department chairperson, French program with five other instructors to maintain adherence to Georgia and Atlanta Public Schools curriculum standards. SBLT lead teacher 2000-2001, Coordinated school-level planning as leadership team chairperson. Participated in various committees such as Comprehensive School Reform and Instructional Technology to improve… Show more French Instructor in FLES program for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade Department Chairperson 1999-2001, Coordinated, as department chairperson, French program with five other instructors to maintain adherence to Georgia and Atlanta Public Schools curriculum standards. SBLT lead teacher 2000-2001, Coordinated school-level planning as leadership team chairperson. Participated in various committees such as Comprehensive School Reform and Instructional Technology to improve school conditions and efficiency. Organized special programs like French Week and educational tours to Paris, France and Quebec, Canada for parents and students. Worked with Atlanta Public Schools Foreign Language Coordinator to write grant proposals for the Georgia Model Elementary School Foreign Language Program for three elementary schools, all of which received State funding. Show less French Instructor in FLES program for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade Department Chairperson 1999-2001, Coordinated, as department chairperson, French program with five other instructors to maintain adherence to Georgia and Atlanta Public Schools curriculum standards. SBLT lead teacher 2000-2001, Coordinated school-level planning as leadership team chairperson. Participated in various committees such as Comprehensive School Reform and Instructional Technology to improve… Show more French Instructor in FLES program for Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade Department Chairperson 1999-2001, Coordinated, as department chairperson, French program with five other instructors to maintain adherence to Georgia and Atlanta Public Schools curriculum standards. SBLT lead teacher 2000-2001, Coordinated school-level planning as leadership team chairperson. Participated in various committees such as Comprehensive School Reform and Instructional Technology to improve school conditions and efficiency. Organized special programs like French Week and educational tours to Paris, France and Quebec, Canada for parents and students. Worked with Atlanta Public Schools Foreign Language Coordinator to write grant proposals for the Georgia Model Elementary School Foreign Language Program for three elementary schools, all of which received State funding. Show less
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Andrew Corporation
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Telecommunications
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400 - 500 Employee
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IT Systems Administrator
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Jan 1995 - Jul 1997
Trained employees in the use of the SAP R/3 system in compliance with company practices and standards for production planning, materials management, and engineering management. Wrote and edited procedures and technical reference literature for company use with relation to SAP R/3 systems. Developed and tested company uses for integrated SAP R/3 applications: particular goals incorporated production scheduling, materials shortage tracking, sales order processing and inventory… Show more Trained employees in the use of the SAP R/3 system in compliance with company practices and standards for production planning, materials management, and engineering management. Wrote and edited procedures and technical reference literature for company use with relation to SAP R/3 systems. Developed and tested company uses for integrated SAP R/3 applications: particular goals incorporated production scheduling, materials shortage tracking, sales order processing and inventory management. Outlined and implemented action plans for network (Novell Netware) improvement for PC workstations to include hardware configuration, operating system upgrade and application installation. Provided help-desk services for Windows operating systems, SAP R/3 production system and office applications. Show less Trained employees in the use of the SAP R/3 system in compliance with company practices and standards for production planning, materials management, and engineering management. Wrote and edited procedures and technical reference literature for company use with relation to SAP R/3 systems. Developed and tested company uses for integrated SAP R/3 applications: particular goals incorporated production scheduling, materials shortage tracking, sales order processing and inventory… Show more Trained employees in the use of the SAP R/3 system in compliance with company practices and standards for production planning, materials management, and engineering management. Wrote and edited procedures and technical reference literature for company use with relation to SAP R/3 systems. Developed and tested company uses for integrated SAP R/3 applications: particular goals incorporated production scheduling, materials shortage tracking, sales order processing and inventory management. Outlined and implemented action plans for network (Novell Netware) improvement for PC workstations to include hardware configuration, operating system upgrade and application installation. Provided help-desk services for Windows operating systems, SAP R/3 production system and office applications. Show less
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Administrative Assistant (Newnan, GA facility)
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Aug 1993 - Dec 1994
Prepared and edited procedures for job functions in relation to data maintenance using an IBM AS/400 mainframe. Assisted in training employees in shipping and receiving departments. Performed miscellaneous bookkeeping tasks including invoicing shipped orders, preparing purchase requisitions, and tracking actual labor hours. Prepared and edited procedures for job functions in relation to data maintenance using an IBM AS/400 mainframe. Assisted in training employees in shipping and receiving departments. Performed miscellaneous bookkeeping tasks including invoicing shipped orders, preparing purchase requisitions, and tracking actual labor hours.
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Teacher (French)
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Jul 1991 - May 1993
Participated in a supervised volunteer teaching program with on-site and Teacher Service Corps master teachers in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Washington DC (1991-1992) while attending courses toward a Master of Arts in Teaching at Trinity College. Worked as a full-time teacher for the 1992-1993 school year. Taught five courses from Beginning to Intermediate/Advanced levels of French language instruction, incorporating multicultural and whole language methodology and using… Show more Participated in a supervised volunteer teaching program with on-site and Teacher Service Corps master teachers in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Washington DC (1991-1992) while attending courses toward a Master of Arts in Teaching at Trinity College. Worked as a full-time teacher for the 1992-1993 school year. Taught five courses from Beginning to Intermediate/Advanced levels of French language instruction, incorporating multicultural and whole language methodology and using authentic, competency-based evaluations. Evaluated and selected textbooks and teaching materials for French courses to facilitate students' transition between levels of study. Organized field trips on francophone topics tailored to different educational levels including tours of the Smithsonian African History Museum and the National Gallery. Show less Participated in a supervised volunteer teaching program with on-site and Teacher Service Corps master teachers in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Washington DC (1991-1992) while attending courses toward a Master of Arts in Teaching at Trinity College. Worked as a full-time teacher for the 1992-1993 school year. Taught five courses from Beginning to Intermediate/Advanced levels of French language instruction, incorporating multicultural and whole language methodology and using… Show more Participated in a supervised volunteer teaching program with on-site and Teacher Service Corps master teachers in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Washington DC (1991-1992) while attending courses toward a Master of Arts in Teaching at Trinity College. Worked as a full-time teacher for the 1992-1993 school year. Taught five courses from Beginning to Intermediate/Advanced levels of French language instruction, incorporating multicultural and whole language methodology and using authentic, competency-based evaluations. Evaluated and selected textbooks and teaching materials for French courses to facilitate students' transition between levels of study. Organized field trips on francophone topics tailored to different educational levels including tours of the Smithsonian African History Museum and the National Gallery. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2013
Capella University
PhD, Curriculum and Instruction -
2008 - 2009
Capella University
EdS, Curriculum & Instruction -
1998 - 2000
Clark Atlanta University
MA, French Literature -
1989 - 1991
Georgetown University
BS, French Language & Linguistics -
1984 - 1987
Ankara American HS (George C. Marshall DoDDS)
High School Diploma
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