Samantha Markel

● Served in the toddler and nursery units (twice a week)

● Lead Sunday School classes for elementary children (when needed)

● Cared for infants-toddlers with the exception of elementary school kids (when needed)

• As Supervisor for Special Olympics, monitored student progress and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
• Taught and assisted in both severe and moderate needs classroom (verbal and non-verbal) to improved student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives for special needs class.
• Assisted students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
• Staff Leader for Special Needs Club (Shooting Stars) to provide one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.

• Monitored infants in the nursery unit to verify safety and wellbeing
• Fostered a love for learning by creating an atmosphere that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and discovery
• Supervised playtime activities for second grade unit while ensuring safety precautions were observed at all times.