JEAN SAMUEL
Educator
Annandale,VA
Summary
Passionate Literacy Coach with 27 years of supporting academic goal achievement. Evaluates student literacy needs and implements individualized lesson plans. Well-versed in student needs assessment and structured literacy practices. Recognized for creating stimulating and interactive learning environments, encouraging participation and individual contributions, and providing effective, clear, and concise information in formats that promote high retention levels.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
56
56
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Literacy Specialist
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, VA
01.2008 - Current
- 703) 228-5500
- Assisted in the develop of literacy programs as the school and countywide level to include the areas of word knowledge and Structured literacy
- Assisted students, faculty, and staff on all computer applications and operating skills on a variety of platforms and devices
- Developed interdisciplinary lessons with colleagues as well as coordinated holistic scoring for writing and long term projects
- Designed lessons to encourage and increase self-confidence through role-playing
- Devised a comprehensive and appropriate curriculum for students with little or no English language skills to facilitate a smooth transition into the mainstream elementary school
- Collaborated with team on scheduling and curriculum for all students to include specialized literacy programs and prescriptive planning for those with reading disabilities
- Taught study skills, organizational skills, and test taking skills
- Coordinated and developed curriculum based on the Orton-Gillingham method
- Participated in Equity Education committee to develop and implement policy and procedures to support all students
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling Middle School readers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling Middle School readers.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Developed Instructional teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
University of Phoenix, Matt
Yongsan, Korea
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Barrett (602) 387-7671
- Assigned lessons, corrected papers, and heard oral presentations
- Demonstrated ability to clearly illustrate difficult-to-understand subjects
- Created a risk-free environment, full of resources and opportunities
- Demonstrated strong classroom management skills
- Incorporated various teaching methods to adapt to the students' needs
- Designed and implemented lessons involving multimedia
- Developed group and individualized lesson plans to fit the needs of the students while facilitating learning
- Experienced educator in humanities and graduate-level education
- Prepared course objectives and outlined the course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of the state and school
- Taught technique and general education principles to undergraduate and graduate students
- Develop and delivered seminars for large and small groups across the mid-Atlantic region on topic related to literacy and data-driven instructional methods
- Created, distributed, and reviewed the course syllabus
- Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies in order to engage students, including cooperative and experiential learning
- Meet with academic department chair to develop courseware and curriculum
- Presented prepared materials and supervises organized activities
- Evaluated student performance promptly and accurately based on departmental rubrics
- Maintained records of student attendance, involvement, and progress
- Taught assigned class material in accordance with learning objectives that are developed by the department
- Communicated with students outside of class to provide supplementary instruction, when necessary
- Participated in faculty meetings involving departmental updates
- Served on faculty panels
- Made copies of supplementary materials for distribution in class
- Survey students in order to obtain information about their wants and needs in certain courses.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Literacy and Research software to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
- Managed development of Education program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed and implemented School of Education curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Actively participated in team-building ideas and methods to help other faculty deal with changes.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Contributed to new directions for information systems and technology program at doctorate level.
- Showed excellent interpersonal dialogue skills ensuring student retention of subject matter.
- Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.
- Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
- Gathered and implemented proposals from outside vendors for faculty professional development.
- Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
Educator
Department of Defense Dependents Schools • Worldwide
Worldwide, Worldwide
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Richard Jimenez 001951-32316
- Coordinated transition activities for students in K-11
- Assisted students, faculty, and staff on all computer applications and operating skills
- Assisted with daily assignments and supervised during field trips
- Conducted conferences with parents
- Acted as co-moderator of the student council and served as a member on the faculty senate and disciplinary board
- Assigned lessons, corrected papers, and heard oral presentations
- Administered and corrected tests
- Supervised 25 students per class in accomplishing learning objectives and conducted remedial training
- Demonstrated diplomacy and forbearance in dealing with parents, students, and coworkers
- Designed and implemented lessons involving multimedia
- Designed classroom presentations to meet students' needs and abilities
- Designed lessons to encourage and increase self-confidence through role-playing
- Devised a comprehensive and appropriate curriculum for students with little or no English language skills to facilitate a smooth transition into the mainstream elementary school
- Collaborated with team on scheduling and curriculum
- Taught study skills, organizational skills, and test taking skills
- Taught elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills in public schools
- Taught all levels of English including graduate-level writing classes
- Currently teaching data analysis and research skills to graduate professional teachers
- Demonstrated ability to clearly illustrate difficult-to-understand subjects
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Introduced guest speakers and used a variety of materials to inspire students during class lectures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Implemented reading incentive program into daily classroom practices, resulting in 25% increase in student grade averages.
Educator
Hoke County Schools
Hoke, NC
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Cheryl Benson (910)875-4106
- Created and maintained an environment allowing and encouraging children to make discoveries, solve problems, and think independently
- Developed and implemented a balanced literacy program using various methods and assessment techniques to enhance learning
- Developed activities and games to teach children skills in a way that makes learning fun
- Implemented a behavior modification program within the classroom
- Designed lessons to encourage and increase self-confidence through role-playing
- Maintained highly productive environment
- Designed classroom presentations to meet students' needs and abilities
- Designed a creative program with short-term goals geared to each students individual academic level
- Wrote several grants that funded reading clinic for students in grades 3-5
- Utilized new strategies to increase performance within the classroom
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Educator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Testing Coordinator Supervisor
Prince George's County Public Schools, Valerie
Upper Marlboro, MD
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Schwartz (301)952-6063
- Attended teacher in-services and staff meetings, maintaining strong relationships with fellow staff and administrators
- Developed lesson plans that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed children's development, and implemented study methodologies to enhance children's progress
- Taught pre-teen, elementary level students language arts using a variety of teaching and motivational strategies including cultural studies and interactive lab experiences
- Participated in school conferences, staff meetings, trips, music program and initial fall open house/classroom preparation
- Provided additional strategy for "at risk" children and their families, through individual needs planning
- Implemented student engaged learning activities including oral projects, listening and writing comprehension utilizing computer lab, and cultural presentations
- Prepared continuing education curriculum, made presentations, engaged in conversational exercises, and participated in curriculum development
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Manage testing environment to mitigate outside variables and increase accuracy.
- Developed automated testing to increase efficiency and accuracy of test procedures.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Drafted reports to detail findings from testing phases.
- Contributed to quality control efforts and investigation of failed products.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Trained and developed new testing team members and provided continuous mentoring.
- Monitored and assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted lesson accordingly.
- Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Initiated tutoring sessions with students, improving grades 30%.
Education
Doctor of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Virginia Commonwealth University
Maryland State Certified Reading Specialist with focus on reading disabilities and remediation - Curriculum and Instruction
The George Washington University
Masters - Reading Education
Towson University
B.S - Elementary Education/English
Elizabeth City State University
Ed.S - Curriculum And Instruction
George Washington University
Washington DC 08.2008 - 06.2013
Skills
Trained in various online classroom formats to include OLS, Blackboard, and virtual classroomundefined
Accomplishments
- Regional Technology in the Classroom Presenter Arlington Technology Symposium
- Adjunct Faculty for Online Instruction using Web 2.0 Tools/Flipped Classrooms
- University of Phoenix
- Arlington Public Schools
- Google for Education Level 2 Certification
- CodeVA Certified Discovery Course Instructor
- Structured and Multisensory Dyslexia Educator 4
Additional Information
- LICENSES , Advanced Professional Certificate State of Virginia -Reading Specialist, US History, Elementary Education K-6
Timeline
Ed.S - Curriculum And Instruction
George Washington University
08.2008 - 06.2013
Literacy Specialist
Arlington Public Schools
01.2008 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
University of Phoenix, Matt
01.2006 - 01.2018
Educator
Department of Defense Dependents Schools • Worldwide
01.2002 - 01.2008
Educator
Hoke County Schools
01.2001 - 01.2002
Educator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Testing Coordinator Supervisor
Prince George's County Public Schools, Valerie
01.1997 - 01.2000
Doctor of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Virginia Commonwealth University
Maryland State Certified Reading Specialist with focus on reading disabilities and remediation - Curriculum and Instruction
The George Washington University
Masters - Reading Education
Towson University
B.S - Elementary Education/English
Elizabeth City State University
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