Sam Tudor
Bigfork,MT
Summary
Compassionate High School Teacher with 18+ years of English, drama and special education instruction experience. Manages classrooms of up to 30 students with dedication to fostering student progress and achievement of learning objectives. Successful at cultivating inclusive and welcoming learning environments focused on student engagement and academic progress.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Flathead High School
09.2020 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Flathead High School
09.2020 - Current
- In three years, rebuilt a struggling girls basketball program that had not made the state finals since 2002. Led team to finish third at State in 2022.
- Lead fundraising activities to fund meals, clothing, transportation, and all necessary needs of the program.
- Create itineraries accessible to all parents and stakeholders through social media and websites
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Bigfork High School
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Won back to back state championships in 2018 and 2019. Received Montana Coach of the Year award for both seasons.
English Teacher/Literacy Specialist
Bigfork School System
09.2012 - 06.2020
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling [School Level] readers.
High School Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Montana State University - Northern
Havre, MTSkills
- Instructional Techniques
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Collaboration
- Digital Literacy
- Instructional Strategies
Websites
Accomplishments
- Took a struggling girls basketball to state for the first time in 20 years
- Selected to represent Amazon at the ITSE Conference in Philadelphia as a presenter for digital media in the classroom
- Coached back to back state championships teams in boys basketball
Montana Coach of the Year 2018 and 2019
Earned MHSA Class B Coach of the Year honors for the Boys Basketball program in Montana
Timeline
High School Teacher
Flathead High School
09.2020 - Current
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Flathead High School
09.2020 - Current
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Bigfork High School
09.2015 - 06.2020
English Teacher/Literacy Specialist
Bigfork School System
09.2012 - 06.2020
High School Teacher
Missoula County Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Montana State University - Northern