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Samantha Collins

Cumberland

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate elementary educator with two years of classroom teaching experience. Committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. Skilled in differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs and promote academic growth. Passionate about building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a positive and collaborative school community.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Lisbon School Department
07.2023 - Current
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Carthage Central School District
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Student Teacher

Carthage Central School District
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.

Aftercare Teacher

Storeytime Learning Center and Aftercare
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
  • Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
  • Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Army Installation Management Command
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
  • Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2023

Skills

  • Interactive lesson planning
  • Differentiation
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

Lisbon School Department
07.2023 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Carthage Central School District
03.2023 - 06.2023

Student Teacher

Carthage Central School District
12.2022 - 03.2023

Aftercare Teacher

Storeytime Learning Center and Aftercare
08.2021 - 08.2022

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Army Installation Management Command
10.2018 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University

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