Samantha M Clearfield

Seasoned Elementary School Teacher from Forest Ridge Elementary with a proven track record in curriculum development and enhancing student engagement. Expert in multimedia instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication, I have significantly contributed to academic growth by tailoring learning experiences to individual student needs.

• Assistant Recreation Supervisor- Early Childhood & Youth Programs for Howard County, 05/19, 08/19, Responsible for organizing, preparing materials, and coordinating youth summer camps.
• N. Edgar Miles Scholarship, 2019 - 2022
• Association of Retired Howard County School Personnel Scholarship Recipient, 2018 - 2022

• Volunteered with Columbia Community Care, Columbia, MD, Bought and distributed food/supplies to families who could not afford meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Volunteered with local various non-profit groups, Charleston, SC, Girl Scouts, Prevent Child Abuse America, Windwood Farm Home for abused boys
• Volunteered at the Give the Kids the World Village, Orlando, FL, Assisted kids with life threatening illnesses.

• Elementary School Teacher, 08/22, Present, Forest Ridge Elementary School, Columbia, MD, Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards, fostering academic growth and a love for learning while managing behaviors and individual differences., Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and staff through clear, empathetic, and professional communication, ensuring alignment on educational goals and student progress., Monitored student progress through formative and summative assessments, using results to refine instructional methods and address individual needs.
• Clinical Intern - Second Grade, 01/22, 04/22, Harborview Elementary School, Charleston, SC, Student teacher in 2nd grade for all core subjects. Assumed full planning and teaching responsibilities for students., Created lesson plans, conducted daily routines, and managed classroom behaviors.
• Student Teacher - 3rd Grade, 09/21, 11/21, Hanahan Elementary School, Charleston, SC, Student teacher in 3rd grade for all core subjects., Created and implemented lesson plans and observed cooperating teacher's teaching, planning, and management style.
• Front Desk Attendant, Campus Recreational Services, College of Charleston, Greeted and checked in gym members, ensuring compliance with facility access policies while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere., Managed and created content for the campus gym's social media platforms, promoting events, programs, and facility updates to engage and grow the student audience., Maintained cleanliness and organization of gym supplies and equipment, ensuring a safe and hygienic workout environment.
• Student Internship - 2nd Grade and 5th grade small group, 09/17, 05/18, Pointers Run Elementary School, Columbia, MD, Assisted cooperating teacher with lessons, classroom activities, and building relationships with students., Led a 5th grade leadership group dedicated to spreading positivity and instilling character traits to the student body.

• Certified in Elementary Education grades 2-6
• Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT 5622)
• Elementary Education: CKT (Praxis 7811)
• Teaching Reading: Elementary (Praxis 5205)
• 72-hour Daycare Certification and Darkness to Light Certification
• LETRS Certified