Samantha Colandrea
Cape Vincent,NY
Summary
Educational professional prepared to deliver impactful instruction and foster a positive learning environment. Proven ability to engage students through well-structured lesson plans and collaborative activities. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in fostering academic growth and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HALO Network Inc.
Staten Island, NY
10.2020 - Current
- Provide Respite Care for parents of children with special needs
- Perform assistance with recreation and therapy activities
Student Teacher
P.S. 9
Staten Island, NY
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed skills in establishing routines, managing student behavior, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Learned how to design and implement effective lesson plans, including setting clear objectives, selecting appropriate teaching strategies, and incorporating assessment methods.
- Learned how to design and administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Develop the ability to work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
The Richmond Pre-K Center
Staten Island, NY
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to support learning objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student needs and improve educational strategies.
Student Teacher
P.S. 54
Staten Island, NY
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed skills in establishing routines, managing student behavior, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Learned how to design and implement effective lesson plans, including setting clear objectives, selecting appropriate teaching strategies, and incorporating assessment methods.
- Learned how to design and administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Develop the ability to work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
New York (City), NY12-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Science, Letters, & Society
The City University of New York, College of Staten Island
01.2023
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Sensory integration
- Assessment strategies
Timeline
Student Teacher
P.S. 9
09.2025 - 11.2025
Long Term Substitute Teacher
The Richmond Pre-K Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
P.S. 54
09.2024 - 11.2024
HALO Network Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Touro College
Bachelor's Degree - Science, Letters, & Society
The City University of New York, College of Staten Island