Sam Aldave
Educator, Educational Consultant, Sales Lead
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Motivational Instructional Coach with specialties in prek-6th grade education, outdoor learning experiences and with juvenile offenders. Over 11 years of educational experience providing creative, student-centered instruction. Ambitious and energetic with a welcoming and understanding demeanor. Dedicated to continuous professional development and providing relevant course materials for effective and fun learning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educational Coordinator
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
Durham, NC
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives for activities, distributing variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Compelled an average of 90% of students towards retention of material learned at Duke Gardens
- Published digital magazine content on teaching and learning through a student-responsive lens
- Participated in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities promoting professional growth and development.
Manager of Teacher Leadership Development
Teach For America
Charlotte, NC
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Designed courses to meet TFA requirements and help develop new teacher leaders within organizational structure.
- Coached approximately 25 TFA corps members (per year) in educational best practices during regular professional development and coaching cycles towards 80% of teachers exceeding growth during school year
- Developed data driven sessions tailored to each teacher’s unique classroom needs
- Conducted interviews to evaluate prospective TFA corps members and enhance capacity of TFA
- Facilitated community outreach panels through a racial equity lens to expand awareness of racial equity issues and inspire others towards collective action to address these issues
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Assessment Developer
WorldTeach
Cambridge, MA
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Evaluated student assessment data to assess academic impact of teachers
- Developed and implement program evaluation plans for 15 international WorldTeach regions
- Managed team of 15 staff members to ensure deadlines and goals are met
- Created training presentations and materials to support teachers as they implement assessments
- Designed standards-based assessments for WorldTeach classrooms
ESL Chair, Second Language Teacher
Devonshire Elementary School
Charlotte, NC
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Implemented challenging curriculum to increase student reading levels by an average of 1 grade level over 5 months of instruction
- Trained staff of 30 teachers in instructional strategies to increase ESL student performance
- Advocated for over 100 Limited English Proficiency students to provide equitable academic opportunities
- Established a data driven, before school tutoring program for under-performing students
- K-5 English as a, of the Year Nominee, Before and After-School Tutor, Member of Student Intervention Team, and School Grant Committee
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Atlanta Speech School
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Enhance educational learning outcomes for students within and outside the classroom
- Teach diverse subjects for grades pre-K-6, successfully delivering seamless instruction in absence of regular teacher.
Retail Sales Specialist
REI
Durham, Atlanta, NC, GA
02.2021 - Current
- Identify and resolve complex issues by applying advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
- Advance REI membership growth by selling REI memberships at 1.5x the rate of my peers
- Display merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
President
Duke Divinity Pride
Durham, NC
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Advanced equity goals for queer and transgender students at Duke University
- Planned, coordinated, and executed two annual Transgender Day of Remembrance services doubling attendance between years one and two
- Advocated for queer and transgender students to school faculty resulting in trans-considerate bathroom signage being placed within the school
- Worked with students in small groups and one-on-one to discuss issues of gender, sexuality & faith
Student Pastor
City Well United Methodist Church
Durham, NC
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Utilized iMovie to create worship videos for usage during Sunday church services
- Oversaw >100 church members as member of church leadership team
Chaplain, Teacher
Methodist Home for Children
Raleigh, NC, Butner
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Oversaw the learning & development of 9-15 juvenile offenders within a securely contained facility
- Developed and executed challenging social curriculum to enhance student interpersonal skills
- Implemented rigorous lesson plans to increase student learning by 50% over three months
Education
Master of Theological Studies -
08.2018 - 12.2020
GPA: 3.9
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Member of Glee Club, Holy Queer and Black Seminarian's Union
- Merit Scholar
- Selected for National Trans Seminarian Leadership Cohort
Master of Education - Education Policy and Management
08.2013 - 05.2014
GPA: 3.9
- Dean's List all semesters
- Member of Alumni of Color Conference Committee
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Social and Economic Justice & African American Studies
08.2006 - 05.2010
Overall GPA: 3.7, Major GPA: 3.8
- Member of Psi Chi National Psychology Honors Fraternity
- Dean's List for six semesters
- Received National Achievement Scholarship for Academic Merit
- Graduated with distinction
Skills
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Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Atlanta Speech School
11.2021 - Current
Retail Sales Specialist - REI
02.2021 - Current
Student Pastor - City Well United Methodist Church
05.2020 - 08.2020
President - Duke Divinity Pride
08.2019 - 12.2020
Chaplain, Teacher - Methodist Home for Children
05.2019 - 08.2019
Duke University - Master of Theological Studies,
08.2018 - 12.2020
Educational Coordinator - Sarah P. Duke Gardens
08.2018 - 12.2020
Manager of Teacher Leadership Development - Teach For America
06.2014 - 07.2018
Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, Assessment Developer - WorldTeach
09.2013 - 05.2014
Harvard University - Master of Education, Education Policy and Management
08.2013 - 05.2014
ESL Chair, Second Language Teacher - Devonshire Elementary School
08.2010 - 06.2013
University of North Carolina - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Social and Economic Justice & African American Studies
08.2006 - 05.2010
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