Brynlie Swift

Dedicated and passionate elementary educator with six years of classroom experience across Kindergarten and 2nd grade in both Arizona and California. Known for building warm, structured learning environments where every child feels seen, supported, and excited to learn. Experienced working with diverse student populations, including English learners and students with IEPs, and skilled at differentiating instruction to meet kids where they are.

Teach For

America alumna with a Master of Education and dual state credentials. I genuinely love this work, and it shows in the relationships I build with students and families.

Kindergarten Teacher at Heritage Christian School (2023-08 – Present)

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate lesson plans for 25 kindergarteners, using multisensory strategies to reach diverse learners and keep engagement high.
• Track student growth across all developmental domains through ongoing formative assessments, adjusting instruction and providing targeted support where it's needed most.
• Build a classroom culture grounded in joy, structure, and social-emotional learning, one where students feel safe to take risks and grow.
• Communicate consistently with families through conferences, progress updates, and day-to-day connection to keep them informed and involved in their child's learning.

2nd Grade Teacher at Heritage Christian School (2022-08 – 2023-08)

• Designed engaging, standards-aligned lessons for 2nd graders that connected to their interests and built strong foundational literacy and math skills.
• Implemented and monitored individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with learning disabilities, collaborating with support staff to ensure every student had what they needed to succeed.
• Fostered an inclusive classroom where differences were celebrated and every learner belonged.

Kindergarten Teacher at Vista College Preparatory (2020-07 – 2022-05)

• Established a positive, nurturing classroom environment built on structured routines and social-emotional learning, helping young students develop the habits and confidence needed for academic success.
• Built strong partnerships with families through regular conferences, daily communication logs, and detailed progress reports, fostering a true home-school connection.
• Differentiated literacy and math instruction to support a wide range of readiness levels within the same classroom.

Phoenix Corps Member at Teach For America (2020-07 – 2022-05)

• Selected from a pool of over 44,000 applicants to join a national corps of 4,000 educators committed to educational equity.
• Completed an intensive pre-service training program focused on data-driven instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and high-expectations classroom management.
• Developed the mindset and toolkit to achieve meaningful academic growth with students in high-need communities.

Master of Education in Elementary Education (Teacher Certification) – Arizona State University (2020-06 – 2022-05)

Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Educational Studies – Chapman University (2016-08 – 2020-05)