Samantha Billeiter
Rincon,GA
Summary
Innovative Teacher bringing a twenty one-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom instruction, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in Middle Grades Math and ELA as well as Elementary Education with a Gifted Endorsement. Ready to bring knowledge and years of experience to the next generation of promising teachers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2022 - Current
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities with an advisement group (SEL) each week.
- Served on the committee responsible for creating the social emotional advisement lessons.
- Continuously updated personal teaching practices by attending professional development workshops and staying informed on current educational research trends in mathematics education.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents through phone calls, emails, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Pre-K Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
2nd Grade Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in all academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within the grade level.
4th Grade Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2016
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lesson plans to target areas needing improvement.
Middle School Teacher
Savannah Chatham County Board Of Education
07.2003 - 06.2007
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering Math and ELA.
Education
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Brewton-Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA05.2002
High School Diploma -
Calvary Day School
Savannah, GA05.1990
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Curriculum Alignment
- Teaching strategies
- Interactive Learning
- Classroom Management
- Standardized Testing
- Data-driven decision-making
- Organizational ability
- Smartboard operation
- Assigning and Grading Work
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2018 - 06.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2016 - 06.2018
4th Grade Teacher
Effingham County Board Of Education
07.2007 - 06.2016
Middle School Teacher
Savannah Chatham County Board Of Education
07.2003 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Armstrong State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Brewton-Parker College
High School Diploma -
Calvary Day School