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Samantha Nora

San Diego,CA

Summary

Educator with expertise in inclusive teaching practices and literacy support. Proficient in culturally responsive teaching, fostering strong relationships, and promoting equitable access to education. Focused on advancing college-level education initiatives and supporting social-emotional growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Teacher

El Cajon Public School District
El Cajon, CA
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • - Taught in a Title I school setting with a focus on inclusive, equity-driven instruction
  • - Designed and modified lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English language learners and students with special needs
  • - Integrated social-emotional learning and literacy foundations in daily instruction
  • - Collaborated with colleagues and specialists to support student success

Private Nanny / Caregiver

Various Families
San Francisco & San Diego Counties
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • - Supported families with childcare, homework help, and behavior support
  • - Built strong, nurturing relationships with children of all ages

Reading Tutor

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • - Provided one-on-one and small group reading support for elementary students
  • - Focused on phonics, fluency, and comprehension using research-based strategies

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of San Francisco
01-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of San Francisco
01.2012

Child Development -

San Diego Community College
San Diego

Skills

  • Zoom and Canvas proficiency
  • Google Classroom expertise
  • Lesson adaptation and differentiation
  • Foundations of early childhood education
  • Literacy instruction and intervention
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Positive behavior support strategies
  • Adaptation for multilingual learners
  • Support for neurodiverse students
  • Social-emotional learning

Certification

  • - California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • - English Learner (EL) Authorization

Volunteer Experience

Girls on the Run, Coach, El Cajon, CA, 2017, 2019, - Co-led a running-based empowerment program for elementary-aged girls, - Facilitated lessons on self-esteem, goal setting, and healthy relationships

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Teacher

El Cajon Public School District
01.2014 - 01.2022

Reading Tutor

University of San Francisco
01.2008 - 01.2012

Private Nanny / Caregiver

Various Families
01.2007 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

University of San Francisco

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of San Francisco

Child Development -

San Diego Community College

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