Samantha Bernstein
Saint Augustinbe,FL
Summary
Results-driven educator and Grade Level Chair with proven experience leading teams, coordinating complex instructional projects, and managing stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes. Skilled in project planning, resource allocation, and driving collaboration across diverse groups. Seeking to leverage strong leadership and organizational expertise in a Project Management role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade Level Chair | Team Lead
St. Johns County School District
Saint Augustine, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Led a team of 8-12 teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating grade-level curriculum and instructional projects, ensuring alignment with school-wide goals and on-time delivery of key initiatives.
- Led weekly grade-level team meetings, setting agendas, driving discussions, and coordinating action items to improve team collaboration and student outcomes by 90%.
- Served as primary liaison between grade-level team, administration, parents, and support staff, managing stakeholder expectations and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Planned and executed instructional projects for groups of 25+, defining scope, timelines, and deliverables while adapting to changing needs.
- Coordinated resource allocation, including personnel, instructional materials, budgets, and scheduling for grade-wide activities and events, completing projects within allocated resources.
- Oversaw data analysis of student performance metrics; identified risks and implemented intervention strategies that improved reading proficiency and mathematics to achieve district and schoolwide targets.
- Mentored and onboarded new teachers, developing training processes and support structures to accelerate team productivity and reduce onboarding time. Provided daily guidance on classroom management and lesson planning.
- Managed change initiatives such as new curriculum rollout or assessment programs, adapting plans based on team feedback and monitoring progress through regular check-ins.
- Organized and executed grade-level events and field trips, handling logistics, volunteer coordination, and risk assessment for groups of 100+ students and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL05-2020
Skills
- Instructional leadership (planning and executing grade-level and schoolwide initiatives)
- Educational technology (multi-platform integration for planning, data, and metrics)
- Meeting management & agenda setting
- Cross-team coordination and collaboration
- Stakeholder management (teachers, parents, administrators)
- Change management & curriculum/program implementation
- Resource allocation & inventory management
- Data-driven decision making & performance monitoring
- Issues/problem management and resolution
- Mentoring and onboarding new team members
Certification
- Licensed Educator (FL) - 2020-Present
Timeline
Grade Level Chair | Team Lead
St. Johns County School District
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Flagler College