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Samantha Samuel
Principal
Basseterre,St. Kitts
Summary
Goal-oriented Educator driven to help students focus on learning by maintaining discipline and equipping teachers with successful classroom strategies. Technologically savvy and dedicated to educational system improvement. Positive leader of staff and faculty. Well-rounded and dynamic with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Keenly aware of cultural issues surrounding impoverished students and families. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Principal
St. Kitts Government (Tyrrell Williams Primary)
Basseterre, St. Kitts
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Deputy Principal
St. Kitts Government (Tyrrell Williams Primary)
Basseterre, St. Kitts
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Trained Teacher
St. Kitts Government: Education Department
Basseterre, St. Kitts
09.2004 - 09.2018
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Primary Class Teacher
St. Kitts Government: Education Department
Basseterre, St. Kitts
01.2000 - 07.2001
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
Office Assistant Intern
Social Security
Basseterre, St. Kitts
07.1996 - 08.1996
- Researched subjects at behest of staff to develop information and collate data.
- Answered incoming phone calls and transferred to staff members or provided requested information.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
Education
Associate of Science - Primary School Education
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College: Teacher Education
Burdon Street Basseterre St. Kitts 09.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA 12.2014 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of The People
Pasadena, CA 07.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Verchilds High School
Verchilds Village St. Kitts 09.1994 - 07.1999
Skills
Instructional leadership
Accomplishments
- Set high-level goals for both students and teachers to encourage both parties to strive for personal best and succeeded in implementing long-term strategy with positive results.
- Started a Father's Association
- Worked with community stakeholders to enhance the physical structure of the institution
- Staff development sessions in critical areas such as Autism and Diversity in the classroom.
- Spearheaded school improvement plan implementation which redefined performance goals and to achieved predetermined benchmarks.
Additional Information
*Operated a private tutoring class for children age 9 to 12
*Support community development programs
*Member of the Sandy Point top Spinners Tennis Club
*Member of the St. Kitts-Nevis National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
*Certified Level One (1) IAAF Athletics Coach
*Member of the St.Kitts-Nevis Red Cross Division 4
*Member of the St. Kitts Teachers Union Association
Software
MsTeams
Certification
Addressing Disruptive and Non-Compliant Behaviors (Part 1) Understanding the Acting Out Cycle
Interests
Swimming
Tennis
Reading
Educational Policies
Politics
Timeline
Classroom Behavior Management (Part 1): Key Concepts and Foundational Practices
03-2022
Classroom Behavior Management (Part 2, Elementary): Developing a Behavior Management Plan
02-2022
Addressing Disruptive and Non-Compliant Behaviors (Part 1) Understanding the Acting Out Cycle
01-2022
Addressing Disruptive and Non-Compliant Behaviors (Part 2) Behavioral Interventions
01-2022
Master of Science - Business Administration
University of The People
07.2021 - Current
Blending Learning
03-2021
Principal
St. Kitts Government (Tyrrell Williams Primary)
01.2021 - Current
Deputy Principal
St. Kitts Government (Tyrrell Williams Primary)
09.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
12.2014 - 09.2018
Trained Teacher
St. Kitts Government: Education Department
09.2004 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Primary School Education
Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College: Teacher Education
09.2004 - 09.2006
Primary Class Teacher
St. Kitts Government: Education Department
01.2000 - 07.2001
Office Assistant Intern
Social Security
07.1996 - 08.1996
High School Diploma -
Verchilds High School
09.1994 - 07.1999
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