Samantha Easterday
Teacher
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
High-energy Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher, Third Grade
School District Of Philadelphia
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented personalized reading strategies and interventions that led to a significant increase in students' reading fluency and comprehension levels.
- Implemented targeted test preparation strategies to ready students for state testing assessments. Analyzed state testing data to inform instructional practices and enhance student performance.
- Established regular communication channels with parents through daily reports and conferences, resulting in increased parent engagement and support for student learning.
- Conduct formative and summative assessments to evaluate student understanding and adjust teaching strategies accordingly to meet individual learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and staff to share best practices, resources, and strategies for enhancing student achievement and well-being.
Student Teacher
John Moffet Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Instructed literacy, math, science and social studies curriculum to 3rd graders through large, small, and individual instruction
- Analyzed literacy and math benchmark data to assess student progress and create specific growth-based strategies
- Designed and organized a K-3rd grade read-aloud event for African American history month
- Created differentiation lesson plans for a class of 2nd grade students in addition to 3rd grade student teaching instruction
- Differentiated instruction for small groups, through RTI framework to develop phonics-focused literacy intervention.
Corp Member
JumpStart
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Utilized training in early childhood education theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families
- Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement, and promoted children's language and literacy skills in a preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA2020
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 05.2001 -
Skills
Student Engagement
Reading Comprehension
Differentiated Instruction
Writing instruction
Assessment and Evaluation
Teaching strategies
Collaborative learning
Critical Thinking
Cultural Competence
Field Experience
- ELL Intensive Fieldwork Literacy, Southwark Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA, 01/2019, 04/2019, Designed and differentiated weekly lesson plans that focused on direct phonics instruction in an ESOL classroom., Differentiated for new English speakers in guided reading instruction.
- Special Education Practicum, William H. Ziegler Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA, 08/2018, 12/2018, Worked one-on-one with students who had disabilities in completing their assignments., Directed students in completing class assignments by using multi-sensory engagement strategies.
- Literacy Practicum, Southwark Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA, 01/2018, 05/2018, Created small group interventions to support stamina and essay style., Administered and assessed DRA's to develop strategic groups based on fluency and comprehension.
- Early Literacy Practicum, John H. Webster Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA, 01/2018, 05/2018, Created skill-based lessons on phonological awareness, fluency and comprehension strategies in kindergarten classroom., Collaborated with classroom teacher to create sustainable whole group engagement methods.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, Third Grade
School District Of Philadelphia
08.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
John Moffet Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Corp Member
JumpStart
08.2017 - 05.2019
Masters of Education - Literacy
American College of Education
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Temple University