Experienced and dedicated individual ready to step into the classroom and build meaningful relationships with students to help them achieve their best. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Provides fun, creative learning experiences while fostering emotional and social growth. Adaptable to changing needs, reliable and hard-working.
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Matthea Sam
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Service Provider/Respite Care Worker
Manos Home Care
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Built and maintained rapport with preschool client & family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with preschool activities, physical therapy, grocery shopping and household chores.
Preschool Aide for Special Needs Child
Resurrection Lutheran Church & School
04.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Assisted 10-15 children through hands-on activities designed to develop fine motor skills and foster independence, including creating sensory-based learning activities
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in social/emotional growth
Preschool & Elementary Substitute Teacher
Kimber Hills Academy & Preschool
09.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
Elementary School Teacher
Chinese Christian Schools
01.2004 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Taught core subjects of math, science, english, history and Bible to 4th graders
- Organized extracurricular activities and grade-level field trips including 3 day Gold Rush camping trip to Sacramento
Elementary and ESL School Teacher
South Hills Academy
08.1999 - 06.2002
Job overview
- Taught core subjects of math, science, language arts, history and Bible
- Organized and co-led grade-level field trips, including 3 day tour to SFO
- Adapted lessons to meet various students' learning needs with targeted phonics instruction to small class of English language learners
- Assisted students and newly immigrated families by providing a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Middle School Teacher
Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School
08.1997 - 07.1998
Job overview
- Taught reading, writing, and oral English to 7 classes of English Language Learners, approximately 40 students in each class
- Taught about cultural differences and "life in America" to local Hong Kong Chinese students
- Co-organized orientation and overnight camp for 240 new students which included leading songs, creative games and social activities
Education
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Intercultural Studies, Minor in Psychology
University Overview
Skills
- Knowledgeable with basic child development skills
- Strong Parent-Teacher communication skills
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Experienced coordinator for school events & activities
- Experienced teaching ELL learners
- Patient, creative and flexible team player
- Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese) & beginning Mandarin
Certification
- TESOL Certificate, University of California, Irvine
Timeline
Resurrection Lutheran Church & School
Preschool Aide for Special Needs Child
04.2023 - 10.2024
Manos Home Care
Direct Service Provider/Respite Care Worker
03.2023 - Current
Kimber Hills Academy & Preschool
Preschool & Elementary Substitute Teacher
09.2014 - 06.2017
Chinese Christian Schools
Elementary School Teacher
01.2004 - 06.2005
South Hills Academy
Elementary and ESL School Teacher
08.1999 - 06.2002
Carmel Divine Grace Foundation Secondary School
Middle School Teacher
08.1997 - 07.1998
- TESOL Certificate, University of California, Irvine
Biola University
Bachelor of Arts from Intercultural Studies, Minor in Psychology
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