Samantha Akers
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Summary
I'm Samantha Akers, 20-year-old on a journey to ignite young minds as an aspiring elementary school teacher. In the ever-evolving landscape of education, I am dedicated to continuous growth. Attending workshops, staying updated on educational trends, and collaborating with fellow educators are integral parts of my commitment to excellence. Driven by the belief that education has the power to shape a brighter future, I am enthusiastic about contributing my skills, creativity, and passion to the field of elementary education. The joy of witnessing a child's "aha" moment is the fuel that propels me forward.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
D'Ambrisi Family
06.2017 - Current
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Fostered creativity through art projects, music appreciation, and imaginative play designed to stimulate young minds.
Infant Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
Personal Chef
Self
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional analyses of dishes to accommodate clients'' specific health goals or dietary restrictions.
Education
Bachelors (in Progress) - Elementary Education & English
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ06-2027
Associate of Arts - Education
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2024
High School Diploma -
Henry Hudson Regional School
Highlands, NJ06-2022
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Friendly
- Reliability and Trustworthiness
- Approachable
- Behavior management techniques
- Creative play
- Educational Support
- Nutrition knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
NJ STEAM Tank 1st place winner (High school division) - NJSBA & US Army Nov 2019
2019- 2020 a sophomore at the time
Product name: “Puppyable”
Product description: a 100% digestible dog toy made of hemp materials and dehydrated pineapple filling
This competition led to a door full of opportunities. We were quoted in Two River Times Newspaper, conducted a live TV interview, and were honored to meet some amazing people.
Certification
Personal Trainer Certification - (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association Issued Nov 2023 - Expires Nov 2025
4668410
CPR & AED - (ISSA) International Sports Sciences Association Issued Nov 2023 - Expires Nov 2025
4668418
Timeline
Infant Teacher
The Learning Experience
02.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Chef
Self
04.2020 - 10.2022
Nanny
D'Ambrisi Family
06.2017 - Current
Bachelors (in Progress) - Elementary Education & English
The College of New Jersey
Associate of Arts - Education
Brookdale Community College
High School Diploma -
Henry Hudson Regional School
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