Samantha Kirtland
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Upbeat educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Taught students in both a virtual and in-person setting
- Created and implemented lessons aligned with the North Carolina State Standards
- Modified lessons and activities to be functional for learners in a remote setting
- Used data-driven instruction to assess, analyze, and adjust direct instruction based on individual student needs
- Created and maintained positive relationships with families to collaborate in ensuring student success
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
Classroom Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2017
Skills
- Strong internal and external communication skills
- Innately passionate and empathetic
- Hardworking and loyal team player
- Efficient and detail-oriented
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Solution-oriented
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2021 - 02.2024
Classroom Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
College of Saint Scholastica
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