Samantha Dobish
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums and studies covering a wide range of skills. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement, conscious discipline, and having an interactive classroom. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, social, and learning skills through play. Educare has also given me the opportunity to be an active community volunteer and provide resources to children and families in order for them to be successful.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Tulsa Educare
Tulsa, OK
10.2013 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Implemented studies from Creative Curriculum in infant toddler and preschool classrooms
- Advocate for children and families by providing useful resources and activities
- Implement conscious discipline concepts in the classroom by using breathing techniques and other strategies
Preschool Teacher
YMCA Fox Cities
Neenah, WI
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supervised children between ages 3-5 while providing age appropriate activities
- Focused on gross and fine motor activities to allow the children to grow developmentally
Classrom Support Staff
Ameri Corps Connects
Oshkosh, WI
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Assisted employees and teachers with making copies, cutting, grading, creating projects and filing paperwork.
- Attended training sessions bi-weekly to provide training on classroom management, and team building activities
- Supervised children that are high risk students attending a Title 9 school
- Supervised children in the PACT program that included volunteer work, deferrals from probation officer, and community service.
- Assisted in operating the before and after school program for students
- Supervised volunteers that helped operate the afterschool program that provided a safe place for students.
Education
CDA Certificate of Mastery - Child Development
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With A Focus in ESL
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD12.2009
High School Diploma -
Frederick High School
Frederick, MD05.2005
Skills
- Oklahoma Registry Level: 10 ID #45051
- Teaching Strategies Gold
- Conscious Discipline
- Developed Classroom Newsletter
- Child Plus
- Creative Curriculum
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Google Chat
Volunteering
- Women and Recovery Volunteer Coordinator 2014-2018: Scheduled volunteers and activities for child care at for the Women in Recovery program.
- LIteracy Night Volunteer 2014-2019: Wore costume related to featured book. Served food, and helped with recovery.
Timeline
Associate Teacher
Tulsa Educare
10.2013 - Current
Preschool Teacher
YMCA Fox Cities
09.2011 - 08.2013
Classrom Support Staff
Ameri Corps Connects
09.2010 - 07.2011
CDA Certificate of Mastery - Child Development
Tulsa Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts With A Focus in ESL
Frostburg State University
High School Diploma -
Frederick High School
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