Samantha Gardner
Waukesha
Summary
Dedicated and driven educator with a strong foundation in elementary and special education. Known for building meaningful relationships with students, creating engaging learning environments, and fostering both academic growth and confidence. Brings experience in leadership, collaboration, and communication through both classroom teaching and involvement in extracurricular programs and community initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tennis Camp Manager
Waukesha Tennis Association
Waukesha, WI
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily camp operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented recreational programs, enhancing camper engagement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics for events, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing costs.
- Established communication protocols among staff and parents, improving information flow and responsiveness.
Cross Country Coach
Muskego-Norway School District
Muskego, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and endurance.
- Analyzed race strategies to improve team competitiveness in cross country events.
- Cultivated a supportive team culture, fostering leadership and sportsmanship among athletes.
- Organized and oversaw practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of training facilities and resources.
5th Grade Teacher
Muskego-Norway School District
Muskego, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized formative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Integrated technology tools to support diverse learning styles and improve educational experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects that promoted critical thinking skills.
Tennis Coach
Waukesha Tennis Association
06.2017 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support the program.
- Coached established tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition.
- Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a high-functioning team.
Long Term Guest Teacher
Bay Lane Elementary School
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered relationship and built strong connections with students
School Supervisor
Whitewater Unified School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Backed up classroom teachers by supervising students in classes, at recess or during special activities.
- Logged monitoring activities and notable incidents for school administrators.
Education
BSE - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
01-2021
Skills
- Detail - Oriented
- Effective communication
- Responsible and reliable
- Leadership
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Teacher - Provisional License 880323
- Year(s) Valid: Through 2025-06-30
Interests
Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Tennis
Timeline
Tennis Camp Manager
Waukesha Tennis Association
05.2025 - Current
Cross Country Coach
Muskego-Norway School District
08.2023 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Muskego-Norway School District
08.2022 - Current
Long Term Guest Teacher
Bay Lane Elementary School
02.2022 - 06.2022
School Supervisor
Whitewater Unified School District
09.2019 - 03.2020
Tennis Coach
Waukesha Tennis Association
06.2017 - Current
BSE - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Conferences
- Professional development completed in ESL
- NCLB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop
- Social Justice Conference 2020