Samantha Rivas
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
Trenton, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups in various subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to align lesson plans and instructional strategies.
Enrollment Coordinator
Special Parent Advovacy Group
Ewing, NJ
09.2019 - 10.2024
- Created and maintained detailed records of student enrollment information.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase student enrollment.
- Monitored student attendance and reported any discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided customer service for students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding enrollment procedures.
- Assisted with the development of new policies related to enrollment procedures.
- Maintained accurate data entry in various databases related to student enrollments.
- Managed and updated student records.
- Communicated program policies and enforced each.
Summer Camp Director
Special Parent Advovacy Group
Hamilton, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented camp curriculum, activities and policies.
- Maintained a safe environment for campers by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Supervised daily operations of the summer camp program.
- Provided guidance to counselors on how to manage difficult situations with campers.
- Created schedules for counselors, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Monitored budget allocations for supplies, equipment, transportation costs and other expenses associated with running the summer camp program.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Special Parent Advovacy Group
Ewing, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided direct care and supervision to children with special needs in a safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted in developing individual plans for each child, tailored to their unique needs.
- Facilitated social interaction between children through activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior on an ongoing basis and communicated any changes or concerns to parents and guardians.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing support and guidance regarding the best strategies for managing their child's behaviors.
- Participated in team meetings with other staff members to discuss individual student's progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration On Psychology And Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJSkills
- Progress Monitoring
- Case Documentation
- Effective listening
- Follow-up skills
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Staff Oversight
- Reliability
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education Services
11.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Special Parent Advovacy Group
07.2023 - 08.2023
Enrollment Coordinator
Special Parent Advovacy Group
09.2019 - 10.2024
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Special Parent Advovacy Group
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Concentration On Psychology And Sociology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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