Samantha Chauncey
Greenville
Summary
Lead instructor with 20+ years in K-12 and higher education, specializing in curriculum development and classroom instruction. Proven success in enhancing student and instructor development while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Skilled in team leadership, project management, and promoting collaboration. Committed to evidence-based practices that create authentic learning experiences for diverse learners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secretary (Part-Time)
Vanguard Educational Institute
Greenville
01.2012 - Current
- Secure partnerships with school boards, county administrators, and K-12 institutions
- Assist with school improvement planning and execute professional training based on these goals
- Lead multidisciplinary instructional coaching teams to implement integrated curriculum and best practices
- Create integrated curriculum and classroom resources for K-12 instruction and home-school education
- Implement the use of translation software in schools with high ELL (English Language Learner) populations
- Build educational partnerships with community leaders, municipalities, energy companies, and fellow scientists to enhance teacher training, increase community support, and increase opportunities for authentic learning
- Teach summer camps and seminars for youth and adults
- Recruit, hire, and train interns and camp counselors
- Secure funding - research and identify grant opportunities, assist with grant applications, build and maintain relationships with state legislatures
- Direct purchasing of laboratory and field study equipment, instructional supplies, and texts
Lead Instructor
Pitt Community College
Greenville
08.2009 - Current
- Lead Instructor for Principles of Biology (BIO 110), Concepts in Human Biology (BIO 094), and Environmental Biology (BIO 140)
- Oversee and collaborate with all full-time and part-time (adjunct) instructors
- Design and implement research-based curriculum, best teaching practices, and assessment plans that align with the mission and goals of the college
- Create web-based programs in all subject areas using Blackboard, Moodle, and H5P
- Build educational partnerships with community leaders, municipalities, energy companies, and fellow scientists to create highly effective, authentic field study and research experiences
- Train colleagues and administrators - globalizing curriculum, best practices in STEM and literacy through science, effective use of technology, equity and diversification of instruction, brain-based instruction
- Publish critical content, laboratory manuals, student aids, virtual lessons and laboratories for use across the NC community college system
- Improve State-wide Curriculum and Standards - NC Community College System Super CIP, Greenforce Committee Chair
- Chair- Faculty Excellence Committee Chair, Sustainability Committee Chair, Communities in Schools Representative
- Secure Funding - Global Scholars team - assisted with grant application, established new study abroad program, designed and oversaw field study and research activities
High School Science Instructor
Pitt County Schools
Greenville
12.2000 - 06.2009
- Instructed Honors Biology, Biology, Health-Sciences Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Forensics, Earth Science, and Physical Science courses
- Trained colleagues and administrators on how to implement personal webpages and web-based technology into daily instruction
- Designed and implemented Pacing and Instructional Guides for Pitt County (2004 - 2007)
- Secured funding for and implemented translation software as a tool for enhancing the education of English Language Learners (ELL)
- Served as the Staff Development Committee Chairperson
- Clinical teacher and mentor teacher
Education
Master of Arts - Science Education, Minor Special Education
East Carolina University
01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
01.2000
Doctor of Education (in progress) - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Teaching and learning strategies
- Curriculum design
- Educational technology integration
- Presentation and training delivery
- Data analysis in education
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
Certification
- North Carolina Licensed Teacher
- Certified Online Instructor
- Globalization Certified, UNC Chapel Hill
- Accommodation and ADA Certified
- Search Committee (Equitable Hiring) Certified
- OSHA Safety Certified
Publications
- Principles of Biology Digital Laboratory Manual, Great River Learning, 2017
- Principles of Biology Student Resource Manual, PCC Press, 2022
- Principles of Biology ONLINE Student Resource Manual, PCC Press, 2022
- Environmental Biology Laboratory and Field Study Manual, PCC Press, 2017
- Environmental Biology Student Resource Manual, PCC Press, 2017
- Best Practices in Inquiry Instruction - Action Research Study, Web page publication, 2002
References
- Jeff Rorer, Science Department Chair, Pitt Community College, jrrorer861@my.pittcc.edu, (252) 493-7736
- Dr. Stephanie Manley-Rook, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Pitt Community College, sgmanley-rook388@my.pittcc.edu, (252) 493-7383
- Susan Styons, Vanguard Educational Institute - President, sstyons@embarqmail.com, (252) 809-2294
- Officer Gary Davis, PCC Campus Police Officer & former student, gldavis193@my.pittcc.edu, (252) 493-7777
Presentations And Trainings
- Teaching in the Way the Brain Learns, National Science Teachers Association Conference 2017, NC Association for the Education of Young Children Conference 2016, NC Reading Association Conference 2015-2018, Pitt County Schools 2015, Halifax County Schools 2017
- STEM-LS - Building Literacy Through Science, National Science Teachers Association Conference 2017, NC Reading Association Conference 2015-2018, NC Middle School Conference 2014, 2018, Pitt County Schools 2015, Halifax County Schools 2017
- Leveraging Community Resources for High-Level Learning, NC Community College Conference 2016, 2018, National Science Teachers Association Conference 2017, Middle School Conference 2015, 2017, Pitt County Schools 2015, Halifax County Schools 2017
- Diversifying Instruction, NC Community College Conference 2016, 2018, NC Association for the Education of Young Children Conference 2017, Middle School Conference 2015, 2017, Pitt County Schools 2015, Halifax County Schools 2017
Accomplishments
Joseph E. Downing Excellence in Teaching Award -2016
Testimonials
- Jeff Rorer - PCC Science Department Chair
Samantha is a very consistent performer, is student focused, and has
the patience to work with struggling students, and diverse
colleagues. She has a great ability in course design and has focused
on online content. Samantha is also very knowledgeable on the
subjects she teaches and encourages questions and feedback.
Colleagues consistently report that they love working with her. As
Lead Instructor, she has been very successful in strengthening the
courses while engaging students at a high level. Samantha was able
to maintain high success rates in BIO 110 and 140/140A, even among
HY and IN sections. - Lorie Weston - PCC Transitional Studies Department Chair
Samantha is a fabulous presenter. She is engaging, interesting, and
enthusiastic in her presentation. Additionally, the information she
provides is pertinent, accurate, and timely. She involves her
audience in activities and participation rather than basic lectures.
Her content and visuals are wonderful! She has been very helpful
to our program in providing training to our teachers in the areas of
contextualizing instruction, hands-on learning, and engaging
participation. I wish I could clone her! - Former Students - Dwayne and Tonya
I admired you and your passion while I was in your class. I know I did
as well as I did because of you. Some people, like you, are compelling
and galvanizing by just being themselves. I wanted to do well for me
and I want to make you proud also. ~Dwayne
I just wanted to take the time out to say "THANK YOU" for all of your
love, support, and encouraging words. Teachers like you make
students want to set high goals for themselves and never give up.
You gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams despite my
disabilities and I will be forever grateful. ~Tonya
Timeline
Secretary (Part-Time)
Vanguard Educational Institute
01.2012 - Current
Lead Instructor
Pitt Community College
08.2009 - Current
High School Science Instructor
Pitt County Schools
12.2000 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Science Education, Minor Special Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
East Carolina University
Doctor of Education (in progress) - Curriculum and Instruction
Liberty University