Samantha Sibert
Martinsburg,WV
Summary
Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs. Forward-thinking individual with love of reading and dedication to educating students. Offering more than 3 years of assessing skills and enacting engaging lesson plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Club Leader
Berekeley County Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to engage students and enhance learning.
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
- Championed diversity within the organization by nurturing an inclusive atmosphere where all members felt valued and respected.
- Planned and implemented range of enrichment activities to promote values and development.
- Evaluated program effectiveness regularly using qualitative data analysis techniques to inform future strategic planning efforts.
7th Grade Reading Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2021 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Provided positive and welcoming experience when collaborating with adults and children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Mentored students needing extra assistance in understanding lessons or concepts.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Researched new teaching tools and resources to use in classroom.
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and identify weak points.
- Observed fellow educators in classroom to learn new teaching techniques.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Closely monitored and recorded student progress to create detailed learning plans for struggling students.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 110 students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Prepared students for tests on Reading Skills, resulting in average 80% test grade.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and maximize student growth.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.
- Successfully prepared students for standardized testing by emphasizing critical thinking skills, effective study habits, and test-taking strategies while maintaining high-quality instruction throughout the school year.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic achievement, fostering a positive classroom culture.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Enhanced classroom instruction through the use of multimedia resources, such as videos and online materials.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve teaching skills.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of students.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV12.2020
Skills
- Tutoring
- Faculty Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Test Proctoring
- Active Listening
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Program Development
- Analytical Skills
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking and Organization
- Instructional Design
- Written Communication
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Creative Thinking
- Student Records Management
- Discipline management
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Lesson Design
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Reliability
- Microsoft Office
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Grading
- Small Group Tutoring
- Educational leadership
- Goal Setting
- Recordkeeping
- Reading Comprehension
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Certified Permanent Substitute, Berkeley County Schools - August 2021- Presant
Timeline
Club Leader
Berekeley County Schools
11.2023 - Current
7th Grade Reading Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality
Shepherd University
- Certified Permanent Substitute, Berkeley County Schools - August 2021- Presant
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