Samantha Nielsen
Education Specialist
Aptos,California
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with four years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom while teaching children how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Specialist
Scotts Valley Unified School District
Scotts Valley, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth.
- Developed solutions to improve performance.
- Restructured day-to-day schedules based on modern knowledge of student performance.
- Worked with mild to moderate learning disabled students to support educational success, learning and achievement.
SDC Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA 08.2000 - 06.2002
No Degree - Education Specialist Credential Program
California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Budgeting understanding
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Education Specialist
Scotts Valley Unified School District
07.2019 - Current
SDC Teacher
Pajaro Valley Unified School District
08.2013 - 10.2017
No Degree - Education Specialist Credential Program
California State University - Monterey Bay
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Stanislaus
08.2000 - 06.2002
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