Samantha Karlosky
Saugerties,NY
Summary
Certified 7-12 ELA teacher with experience in middle and high school settings. Expertise includes designing engaging, inclusive lesson plans that promote critical thinking and creativity, while adeptly differentiating instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs. Experienced in integrating technology and collaborative learning techniques to boost student engagement and academic achievement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Schenectady High School
Schenectady, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Teach three sections of English 11 and two sections of English 10 Credit Recovery, instructing approximately 120 students across a wide range of academic levels, learning needs, and classroom personalities.
- Lead students toward success on the New York State English Regents Exam through explicit instruction in text analysis and evidence-based writing, collaborating with a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to analyze student work and refine instructional strategies.
- Increased the percentage of students meeting 11th-grade New York State writing expectations from 20% at baseline to 69% by midyear, as measured by a pre-assessment and midterm assessment, while providing weekly after-school writing support to deliver targeted feedback and individualized intervention.
Student Teacher
Saugerties Junior High
Saugerties, NY
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught 3 sections of 7th-grade ELA, 1 section of 7th-grade ELA ITC, and 1 section of 7th-grade ELA to Junior High Alternative Learning Placement (JALP).
- Developed and implemented a state standards-aligned creative writing unit, integrating formative and summative assessments to monitor and support student growth.
- Exhibited strong lesson planning skills for creative writing unit with scaffolding, student-driven choices, and multimodal resources to enhance engagement and comprehension.
Student Teacher
Kingston High School
Kingston, NY
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Taught 3 sections of English 9H and 1 section of English 9 ITC.
- Designed and implemented successful, multimodal lesson plans for an Odyssey unit that fostered inclusive learning and met diverse academic needs.
- Collaborated effectively with a special education co-teacher to differentiate instruction and support individual learning goals in an ICT setting.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching in Adolescent Education in English
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12.2024
Bachelor's Degree - English with Minors in History and Philosophy
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2023
Skills
- Google Classroom
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
New York State Initial Certification in Adolescent Education English (7-12), 01/01/25
Timeline
English Teacher
Schenectady High School
09.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Saugerties Junior High
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Teacher
Kingston High School
09.2024 - 10.2024
Masters of Arts - Teaching in Adolescent Education in English
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelor's Degree - English with Minors in History and Philosophy
State University of New York at New Paltz