Samantha Root
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Professional educator equipped for fostering productive and engaging learning environment. Adept at developing and implementing creative lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, fostering both academic and personal growth. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable contributions to collaborative goals. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and leveraging educational technology. Enthusiastic about driving student success and facilitating positive school culture.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Bethany Lutheran School
Long Beach, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Integrated technology to enhance learning experiences and improve student engagement.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork and personal growth among students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards, and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
4th Grade Teacher
Zion Lutheran
Anaheim, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Integrated technology to enhance learning experiences and improve student engagement.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities that promoted teamwork and personal growth among students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Sunbeams Lutheran
Kent, WA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and active participation.
- Planned learning activities to address individual differences among students.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in increased confidence and academic improvement.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Education
Concordia University, Irvine
Irvine05-2015
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Differentiated instruction
- Multitasking and organization
- Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of three as Department Facilitator for three years.
- Attended Servant Leadership Institute through Concordia University, Irvine
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Bethany Lutheran School
08.2022 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Zion Lutheran
08.2020 - 06.2022
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Sunbeams Lutheran
08.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Education
Concordia University, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Education
Concordia University, Irvine