Samantha Lu
Jersey Village,Texas
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 10 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Prescolaire Early Learning Academy
2023.11 - 2024.03
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Organized extracurricular activities for students, promoting social-emotional growth and fostering a sense of community within the school.
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Scholars' Academy
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Lead Infant Teacher
Kids World Learning Center
2021.03 - 2021.04
- Boosted communication skills among infants through engaging storytelling and song sessions.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Contributed to the emotional growth of infants by providing consistent support, care, and encouragement.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
Student Teacher's Assistant
Westfield High School Early Learning Center
2014.08 - 2017.05
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Houston, TX06.2017
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Nutrition and Health
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Documentation And Reporting
- Group and individual instruction
- Motor Skill Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Project-based learning
- Special Needs Support
- Progress Reporting
- Literacy development
- Language Acquisition
- Outdoor Learning
- Montessori Methodology
- Art and music education
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child development expertise
- Child Development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Curriculum Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Daycare management
- Bilingual in Vietnamese
- Elementary Education
- Problem-Solving
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Support and Development
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Play-Based Learning
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Prescolaire Early Learning Academy
2023.11 - 2024.03
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
2023.08 - 2023.12
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little Scholars' Academy
2022.10 - 2023.04
Lead Infant Teacher
Kids World Learning Center
2021.03 - 2021.04
Student Teacher's Assistant
Westfield High School Early Learning Center
2014.08 - 2017.05
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Similar Profiles
Jakyia RoysterJakyia Royster
Lead Teacher at Prescolaire Early Learning AcademyLead Teacher at Prescolaire Early Learning Academy
Krista StaffordKrista Stafford
Director at Cottonwood Early Learning Academy LLC.Director at Cottonwood Early Learning Academy LLC.
Susana GaytanSusana Gaytan
Workbase Learning at Calhoun Early Learning AcademyWorkbase Learning at Calhoun Early Learning Academy