Samantha Bruscemi-Yacko
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher bringing 4 years of experience in education. Passionate about helping students achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RTI Interventionist
Crown Point Community School Corporation
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Implemented research-based instructional techniques tailored to address each student''s unique learning style and needs.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with administrators to evaluate the effectiveness of current intervention programs, proposing improvements and adjustments when needed.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Established a positive learning environment that promoted student engagement, motivation, and academic success.
- Consulted with school psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other professionals as necessary to address the holistic needs of each student during intervention sessions.
Second Grade Teacher
Merrillville Community School Corporation
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created and presented lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on effective instructional strategies and best practices in teaching second-grade students.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
First Grade Teacher
Merrillville Community School Corporation
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Individualized lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles among students
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior with reward systems.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Purdue University Northwest
Westville, IN05.2021
Skills
- Reading Intervention
- Early intervention
- Intervention Planning
- Student Records Management
- Program Management
- Multitasking strength
- Data-driven decision-making
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Support
- Progress Monitoring
- Motivating students
References
- Brett Munden, Principal, Lake Street Elementary, Crown Point Community School Corporation, 219-663-5683, rmunden@cps.k12.in.us
- Kelly Wade, Assistant Principal, Lake Street Elementary, Crown Point Community School Corporation, 219-663-5683, kwade@cps.k12.in.us
- Michelle Coughlin, Former Principal, Iddings Elementary, 219-313-4998
- Debra Pratt, Continuing Lecturer of Education, Purdue University Northwest, 219-785-5486, djpratt@pnw.edu
- Dr. Mary Jane Eisenhauer, Continuing Lecturer of Education, Purdue University Northwest, mjeisenhauer@pnw.com
Timeline
RTI Interventionist
Crown Point Community School Corporation
08.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Merrillville Community School Corporation
08.2022 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher
Merrillville Community School Corporation
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Purdue University Northwest
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