Samantha Anderson
Bellmore,NY
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with passion for fostering student growth and development. Possesses foundational knowledge in educational techniques and classroom management, along with skills in lesson planning and student engagement. Dedicated to creating positive learning environment and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leave Replacement Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2025 - Current
- Improved student engagement by implementing interactive teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Adapted lessons for diverse learning styles, providing differentiated instruction that catered to each student''s unique strengths and challenges.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and tailor lessons accordingly, leading to significant growth in student achievement.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Tutor
New Ground
10.2024 - Current
- Observed the classroom atmosphere
- Learned the daily routines
- Interacted with students and helped out in any way needed
Permanent Substitute Teacher
North Bellmore Union Free School District
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Established consistent employment by working exclusively with one school.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
North Bellmore Union Free School District
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated with permanent teaching staff to ensure continuity of instruction and alignment with curriculum
- Assisted with bus, lunch duty as assigned to maintain proper teacher - to- student ratios
- Became familiar with school emergency protocols to be prepared for class evacuation from assigned classrooms
- Set positive expectations for students behavior, establishing high standards of discipline through well- focused teaching.
- Kept classroom safe, organized and clean to facilitate positive learning environment
- Provided ordered and discipline learning environments by giving students necessary support and encouragement to understand classroom expectations
- Boosted student engagement and participation through the implementation of interactive learning techniques.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Herman Avenue Elementary School- Student Teacher
Auburn Enlarged City School District
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Designed lessons for students with various teaching methods and modern technologies
- Worked with teacher to learn about current standards and best practices
- Ensured compliance with classroom safety protocols.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students academic needs
- Created relationships with students and other teachers as well as
- Sat in on grade level meetings, faculty meetings etc.
- Experienced working with various teachers for different activities and or lessons
Education
Masters Of Science - MSED Teach Students With Disabilities Grades 1-6
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2024
Bachelor Of Science - Early Childhood/ Childhood Education
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2023
Skills
- Student engagement
- Growth mindset
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
- Early Childhood Education (Birth- Grade 2) Initial Certificate
- Students with Disabilities
Timeline
Leave Replacement Teacher
New York City Department Of Education, New York
08.2025 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
North Bellmore Union Free School District
02.2025 - 06.2025
Tutor
New Ground
10.2024 - Current
Elementary Substitute Teacher
North Bellmore Union Free School District
05.2023 - 02.2025
Herman Avenue Elementary School- Student Teacher
Auburn Enlarged City School District
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Early Childhood/ Childhood Education
SUNY, Cortland
Masters Of Science - MSED Teach Students With Disabilities Grades 1-6
SUNY, Cortland