Samantha Hammond
Newington
Summary
Dedicated special needs teacher with a passion for addressing the unique requirements of each student. Proficient in designing and implementing interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning abilities, ensuring accessibility for students developing language through American Sign Language (ASL).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute
American School for the Deaf
08.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed IEP goals for students
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Teacher Assistant
American School for the Deaf
05.2021 - Current
- Provides support for both the teacher and students, assists in supporting childcare environment and students' educational career
- Experience working with special needs individually and in a group setting
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Worked in High school life skills, Middle school life skills, and pre-school
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Teacher Substitute
American School for the Deaf
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Worked in a special education elementary classroom for the Extended School Year in July 2022
- Executed lesson plans that are consistent with teacher guidelines and the school curriculum
- Provided a structured classroom environment with a positive learning experience for various learners on different academic levels
Package Handler
FedEx
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Complied, scanned, sealed, and loaded various vehicles for delivery
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
Administrative assistant per diem
American School for the Deaf
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages
- Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals
- Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records, and performing essential bookkeeping
- File and retrieve corporate documents, papers, and reports
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and emails
Babysitting
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided childcare for a family after school
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT12-2025
BA - Psychology
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05.2021
High School -
Newington High School
Newington, CT06.2017
Skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Office
- Experience with childcare
- Experience supporting individuals with special needs
- Educational trip planning
- Specialized training in Deaf-Blind communication
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Complex Problem-solving
Awards
- High School Student Academic Award, 2013-2017
- High School Academic Honor Roll, 2013-2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
American School for the Deaf
08.2024 - Current
Teacher Substitute
American School for the Deaf
07.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher Assistant
American School for the Deaf
05.2021 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
06.2020 - 08.2020
Administrative assistant per diem
American School for the Deaf
06.2018 - 03.2020
Babysitting
06.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Special Education
Central Connecticut State University
BA - Psychology
Roger Williams University
High School -
Newington High School
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