Samantha Rich
Surry County Schools
Mount Airy,NC
8
years of professional experience
Committed educator with proven strengths in career-based learning opportunities for students. Dedicated to fostering student success through engaging lessons and collaborative approaches with families and community stakeholders.
Work History
Classroom Lab Installation Guide
1 Year 3 Months- Professionally install classroom lab equipment for student success
- Assist instructors with classroom layout to allow lab equipment to properly be used by students
- Introduce instructors and administrators to lab equipment as well as online learning management system
Exploring Career Decisions Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Developed engaging lessons for students to explore various career paths based on their interests
- Actively demonstrated proficiency teaching through Paxton-Patterson College & Career Ready Labs
- Initiated and developed Career Development Plans for students to prepare for high school
- Utilized platforms such as Xello and NCCareers to assist students in determining their career interests and next steps
- Provided various guest speakers as well as field trip opportunities to allow students to gain career insight on a personal level
- Founded and actively sponsored extracurricular club opportunities for students
Fifth Grade Teacher
4 Years 5 Months- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect
- Analyzed student data from formative and summative assessments, adjusted instruction as needed
- Utilized various instructional strategies to provide differentiation for all students
- Consistently collaborated with students' families to support academic success and overall wellbeing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
- 4.0 GPA
Skills
North Carolina teaching license: Family and Consumer Sciences (6-12) as well as Elementary Education (K-6)
Efficient classroom management to promote student success
Critical thinking skills to problem-solve and create resolutions
Curriculum implementation to ensure students are fully prepared for their individualized next steps
Collaboration with community stakeholders to foster a well-rounded educational experience for students
Timeline
Classroom Lab Installation Guide
Paxton/Patterson Labs
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Exploring Career Decisions Teacher
Surry County Schools
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Fifth Grade Teacher
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
07.2018 - 12.2022Read More
Lees-McRae College
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
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