Samantha Naja
Wallingford,CT
Summary
Educator with 7.5 years of experience, who is committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
East Rock Community & Cultural Studies Magnet Sch.
08.2017 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Program Coordinator
North Haven Soccer Club
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
- Organized and led clinic based sessions for soccer players ages 4-5 through the use of vocabulary, age appropriate games, and positive reinforcement and motivation.
After School Teacher/Coach
New Haven Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
- Provided low-key, fun, soccer activities and games to students grades 3-8 after school 2-3x a week throughout the school year.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Mentor Teacher
Yale University
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked in coordination with Yale University and well known journalist Laura Papano, to mentor East Rock students in creating the East Rock Record; an online and in print newspaper written entirely by our students
- Formatted online publication of May 2023
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Education
M.A. - Elementary Education
Adelphi University
M.A - Early Childhood Education
University of Saint Joseph
12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
American International College
Springfield, MA05.2015
Skills
- Advanced technology skills
- Communication skills
- LLI Reading program
- Collabortaive Classroom
- Fundations
- iReady Math
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Who's Who Among in American Universities and Colleges Recipient (Spring 2015) Recipient of Milton J. Peipul Merit Medal Recipient (Spring 2015) Dean's List (2011-2014) Psi Chi Honor Society (Fall 2013)
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Yale University
01.2023 - 05.2023
After School Teacher/Coach
New Haven Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Program Coordinator
North Haven Soccer Club
03.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
East Rock Community & Cultural Studies Magnet Sch.
08.2017 - Current
M.A. - Elementary Education
Adelphi University
M.A - Early Childhood Education
University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
American International College
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