Samantha Calandra
Venice,FL
Summary
Education professional with strong background in instructional strategies and curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, achieving learning outcomes, and adapting to evolving educational needs. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and implementing evidence-based practices. Reliable and results-driven, consistently empowering teams to reach their full potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- I have taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade.
- I have worked with curriculum specialists and curriculum training programs.
- I have coordinated STEM fairs for the school.
- I worked with the parent and family engagement committee to plan events.
Dance Teacher
Precision Dance Academy
11.2019 - 12.2022
- I taught intermediate ballet, advanced ballet, pointe and stretch and balance classes.
- Choreographed unique routines tailored to individual student abilities, enhancing each dancer's strengths while improving areas of weakness.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Organized and led rehearsals for successful school performances, showcasing students' talents and hard work.
Summer camp counselor
Salvation Army
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Organized a talent show for campers and families at the end of camp.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
05.2022
Skills
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Subject Knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Reading intervention
- Teaching techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Educational research
- Cooperative learning
- Dance background
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
Certification
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Sarasota County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Dance Teacher
Precision Dance Academy
11.2019 - 12.2022
Summer camp counselor
Salvation Army
06.2019 - 07.2021
Reading Endorsement
ESOL Endorsement
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Saint Leo University
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