Samantha Hack
Shelbyville,Kentucky
Summary
To obtain a challenging position in the field of writing and education. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Shelby County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
ECE Teacher
Jefferson Co. Public Schools
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Instructional Assistant
Clark Co Public Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Collect data for teacher, keep students on task, attend to student's hygiene, help students transition across generalization, maintain a clean environment, create fun activities for students.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
Editor
LEX 18
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Enhanced video quality by applying color correction, grading, and special effects techniques.
- Streamlined the editing process for faster turnaround times by utilizing advanced software tools.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and visual continuity across multiple projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
- Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Georgetown College
Georgetown, Kentucky12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communication/Production
Asbury College
Wilmore, Kentucky05.2016
Associate Fine Arts Degree and Script to Screen Film Certificate -
Bluegrass Community Technical College
Lexington, Kentucky05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Spreadsheet
- PowerPoint
- ProTools
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Velocity
- Edius software
- Unique Learning Platform
- Infinite Campus
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Data Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Modifications
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
Education Experience
- Instructional Assistant, Clark Co Public Schools, Winchester, Kentucky, 08/2020, 03/2022, Collect data for teacher, keep students on task, attend to student's hygiene, help students transition across generalization, maintain a clean environment, create fun activities for students.
- ECE Teacher, Jefferson Co. Public Schools, Louisville, Kentucky, 02/2022, Current, Curriculum lesson planning, data documentation, IEPs, BIPs, FBAs, contact with parents, crisis interventions, progress monitoring, professional development, maintain a safe environment, create modifications to assignments and assessments.
Media Experience
- Assistant Editor & Cinematographer, Hoopla Films, Lexington, Kentucky, 06/2015, 12/2015, Set up camera, lighting, and audio equipment for events, and pick up b-roll footage. Transfer footage to servers, analyze, organize, and select footage for various projects. Place footage into a rough-cut sequence, sync audio with footage and select the best parts of the rough-cut sequence for the final sequence. Log footage, promote video packages, and send products to clients.
- Runner, ESPN, Lexington, Kentucky, 10/2015, seasonal, Help set up cameras, operate portable lighting for sideline interviews, set up craft stations, run various errands and deliveries, clean up television compound, and strike equipment.
- Editor, LEX 18, Lexington, Kentucky, 11/2015, 10/2018, Editor for weekend nights, and weekday nights. Help producers write national stories. Edit voiceovers, sound on tape, packages, and headlines for the Sunrise show. Archive any local news and answer some phone calls.
Skill Summary
Very motivated, and adaptable. Work solo or in a team setting. Take direction and be an adaptive learner. Goal-oriented and patient with others. I can wiggle my nose.
Awards
Bluegrass Community Technical College Phi Theta Cappa National Honor Society, May 2014
References
- Dominic Buono, 661-425-3437, Domoroyale@live.com
- Tizoc Araujo, 502-655-6011, tizoc.j.araujo@gmail.com
- Kelli Coulter, 859-333-7206
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Shelby County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
ECE Teacher
Jefferson Co. Public Schools
02.2022 - 10.2023
Instructional Assistant
Clark Co Public Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
Editor
LEX 18
11.2015 - 10.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Arts - Media Communication/Production
Asbury College
Associate Fine Arts Degree and Script to Screen Film Certificate -
Bluegrass Community Technical College
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