Swing Education substitute teacher Warren Christopher has dedicated his life to giving back.
5 Good Jobs for Retired Teachers
Like it does for individuals in all professions, retirement eventually comes calling for teachers. And after a career of helping students learn, grow, and thrive, there are several ways retired teachers can continue to make a difference in education — while enjoying a greater level of flexibility. Tutor No matter the grade level or subject, tutors play an important role … Read More
Teaching Tips from Swing Education Substitute Teachers
See 10 top substitute teaching tips from substitute teachers in the Swing Education community to help you during your next assignment.
Taxes for Independent Contractors: Resources for Substitute Teachers
See an overview of taxes for independent contractors such as Swing substitute teachers.
Celebrating 100,000 Absence Days Covered — With Many More to Come
About the Author: Mike Teng is Swing Education’s CEO and one of the company’s co-founders. It goes without saying that substitute teachers play a big part in student success — after all, the average student spends about six months of their K-12 career with a sub. Unfortunately, as I witnessed during my five years with Rocketship Public Schools, the substitute teacher … Read More
Swing Sub Stories: Meet Menen Mathias-Fredericks
Whether it be in the operating room or the classroom, Dr. Menen Mathias-Fredericks has dedicated her career to making a difference. Menen, a Swing Education substitute teacher, spent many years in the medical field before becoming a K-12 educator. After attending medical school and completing her residency in general surgery, she embarked on a career in research and healthcare education, … Read More
California Substitute Teaching Permit: How to Get Your SAT Scores
There are several advantages to getting your substitute teaching permit. For one, you’ll have access to more substitute teaching opportunities — many assignments require permitted substitute teachers. Additionally, you’ll make more money — oftentimes, requests for permitted substitute teachers carry higher pay rates. The easiest way way to obtain your permit in California is with a qualifying SAT score. If … Read More
Swing Sub Stories: Meet Haley Brucato
Teaching runs in Haley Brucato’s family. So does Swing Education. Haley was raised by educators — her mother and grandmother are teachers. Couple that with her own positive experiences as a student, and it’s only natural that Haley decided to pursue a career in education. “I don’t know if teaching is in our blood or I’ve just grown up around … Read More
Swing Education, Stride Partner to Provide Subs with Health Insurance Resources
Let’s face it: health insurance can be really confusing and stressful. What’s a deductible? How are copayments and coinsurances different? What are subsidies? What’s the difference between an HMO and PPO? How much coverage do I need and how do I find insurance that fits my budget? Getting the answers to these questions is never easy, and navigating the ins … Read More
Swing Education, STEDI Team to Offer Substitute Teacher Training
Professional development is a big part of a teacher’s year, and for good reason. Studies show that professional development can have a direct impact on student achievement, not to mention educator satisfaction. At Swing Education, we think all educators — not just full-time teachers in school-sponsored PD programs — should have access to high-quality training. That’s why we’re so excited … Read More
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