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Carolyn Swaney

@carolynswaney

Spanish curriculum developer and educator at Mesa Mima Communicative Classroom, LLC, creating standards-aligned resources and facilitating professional learning.

United States

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At Mesa Mima Communicative Classroom, LLC, I design standards-aligned curriculum and instructional resources grounded in research-informed teaching practices. I also facilitate professional development on topics including proficiency-based learning, equitable grading, and intercultural learning.

At Westview High School, I teach AP Spanish Language & Culture and coach students through writing and revision; my students have achieved an average 99% pass rate among 55+ students annually. I also coordinate statewide language education conference learning sessions as Program Chair for California Language Teachers Association.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Chair

Current

California Language Teachers Association

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Coordinates and organizes professional learning sessions for statewide language education conferences. Collaborates with presenters and educators to develop relevant, inclusive, research-informed professional learning programming.

Conference Coordination Professional Learning Program Management Collaboration Scheduling

Current

Curriculum Creator/Consultant/President

Current

Mesa Mima Communicative Classroom, LLC

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Designs and develops standards-aligned curriculum and instructional resources grounded in research-informed teaching practices. Facilitates professional development workshops on instructional strategies, proficiency-based learning, equitable grading, and intercultural learning.

Curriculum Development Professional Development Instructional Design Standards Alignment Educational Research Workshop Facilitation

Current

Professional Development TOSA/Instructional Coach/PD Team member

Current

Westview High School

Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 9 months)

Delivers live workshops and individualized coaching through in-person and virtual formats. Provides constructive feedback to help educators refine practice while maintaining trust, motivation, and confidence.

Instructional Coaching Professional Development Feedback Virtual Facilitation Collaboration

Current

AP Spanish Language & Culture Teacher

Current

Poway Unified School District

Jan 2003 - Present (23 years 9 months)

Coaches students through the writing process, providing targeted feedback that strengthens organization, clarity, voice, and development of ideas, resulting in an average 99% pass rate among 55+ students annually. Teaches students to communicate complex ideas effectively for authentic audiences across multiple written and spoken formats.

AP Spanish Writing Instruction Feedback Curriculum Design Student Assessment Communication Skills

Program Leader, Spanish Language & Culture

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Jun 2024 - Aug 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Facilitated experiential learning and intercultural communication in international educational programs. Used digital communication tools and multimedia resources to support engagement and program communication.

Experiential Learning Intercultural Communication Program Facilitation Digital Tools Multimedia Resources

Member, California World Language Framework Committee

California Department of Education

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Contributed to the development and revision of the California World Language Framework to support communicative, culturally responsive, and proficiency-based instruction for diverse learners. Collaborated with the Department of Education and statewide educators to create instructional guidance aligned with equitable and research-based language acquisition practices.

Curriculum Language Education Collaboration Research Based Instructional Practices Instructional Guidance

Global Education Ambassador

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)

Mentors and supports educators preparing to lead international educational programs through coaching, training, and professional guidance. Facilitates educator learning experiences focused on experiential education, student engagement, and intercultural learning.

Coaching Training Experiential Learning Intercultural Skills Program Leadership Online Course Facilitation