Samantha Heath
Smithfield,NC
Summary
Attentive and creative preschool teacher that is passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield , NC
2022.11 - Current
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
Instructional Assistant/ Bus Driver
Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield , NC
2018.08 - 2022.11
- Assist lead teacher in maintaining a safe and effective learning environment
- Conduct small groups activities with students
- Work one-on-one with students to work on academic goals and IEP goals
- Documentation on students and student development
- Assist students with toileting/ changing diapers
- Assist students with daily living skills
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections to ensure bus safety procedures are followed
OCS Job Coach
Johnston County Industries, Inc.
Selma , NC
2016.08 - 2018.08
- Transported high school students to a different job site each day to teach them skills for future employment and acquire volunteer hours required to graduate from their respective program.
- Taught the appropriate ways to communicate with employers and fellow employees, as well as customers.
- Taught additional skills used for jobs outside of the program.
- Evaluated students based on performance and interactions with coworkers and supervisors using Epitomax.
- Completed Client intakes- Meet with clients to complete necessary paperwork to get them placed into programs at JCI.
- Led a project building kits for the summer reading program provided by Johnston County Public Schools.
- Transported and assisted clients with searching for jobs and assisted them with completing job applications
- Provided coverage for the VR classroom when the Job Trainer is not present.
- Filed documents for multiple departments.
ADVP Job Trainer
Johnston County Industries, Inc.
Selma , NC
2015.08 - 2016.07
- Taught adults with disadvantages and disabilities job skills and how to live independently.
- Kept track of jobs and schedules of clients using Vertex.
- Planned social and community outings.
- Completed quarterly’s to document clients’ performance on their goals.
- Assisted clients on production floor when needed.
- Performed tasks given while on the production floor.
- Attended craft fairs to sell client-made crafts.
- Painted cut-outs for craft fairs.
- Execution of organization, communication, use of cash register, and computer skills.
- Evaluated client processes, employee performance, and training progress to determine additional training needs.
Direct Service Worker
Johnston County Industries
Selma , NC
2015.03 - 2015.08
- Taught life skills and job skills to assigned group of clients.
- Transported group to the company's thrift store to work.
- Taught snack bar work skills from sanitation to providing customer service.
- Hosted group discussions among clients.
- Organized practice activities for applying for jobs, interviewing, social skills, job skills, and other topics related to independent living for clients.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations using written documentation and Epitomax.
- Cultivated relationships with clients' to support happiness and emotional well-being.
Education
B-K License - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC2023-11
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC08.2022
Associate - Arts
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC05.2015
Nurse Aide I -
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NC07.2013
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Princeton, NC05.2008
CPR Certification American Red Cross -
Johnston County Public Schools
Smithfield, NCSkills
- Organization and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Computer, Class Technology, and Microsoft Office Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Punctual and Dependable
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
References
References:
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
2022.11 - Current
Instructional Assistant/ Bus Driver
Johnston County Public Schools
2018.08 - 2022.11
OCS Job Coach
Johnston County Industries, Inc.
2016.08 - 2018.08
ADVP Job Trainer
Johnston County Industries, Inc.
2015.08 - 2016.07
Direct Service Worker
Johnston County Industries
2015.03 - 2015.08
B-K License - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Mount Olive
Associate - Arts
Johnston Community College
Nurse Aide I -
Johnston Community College
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
CPR Certification American Red Cross -
Johnston County Public Schools
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