Samantha Smith
100 Elkins Cove Apt A3
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience at Berlin McKinney Elementary, adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing literacy through modern teaching methods. Excelled in creating a safe, positive learning environment, leveraging skills in differentiated instruction and classroom management. Proven track record in collaborative teaching and parent-teacher communication, significantly contributing to a supportive educational community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Student Teacher
Berlin McKinney Elementary
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Led small group instruction in math and language arts, providing targeted support for struggling students.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, maintaining a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing observation and evaluation, adjusting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
- Organized and participated in school events such as field trips, assemblies, and parent-teacher conferences, fostering a sense of community within the school.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Second Grade Student Teacher
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported English Language Learners by employing scaffolding techniques and visual aids during instruction, enhancing overall comprehension levels.
- Led small group instruction in math and language arts, providing targeted support for struggling students.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, maintaining a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing observation and evaluation, adjusting instructional methods to meet individual needs.
First Grade Student Teacher
Berlin McKinney Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, maintaining an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, promoting a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to support diverse learners with various learning styles.
- Enhanced student motivation and participation by creating interactive and collaborative classroom activities.
- Worked with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
Third Grade Student Teacher
Berlin McKinney Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved literacy skills by implementing targeted reading interventions for struggling students.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational community.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical
Logan, WV05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concord University
Athens, WV05-2025
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Modern teaching methods
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Group and individual teaching
Timeline
Second Grade Student Teacher
Berlin McKinney Elementary
08.2024 - 05.2025
Second Grade Student Teacher
09.2023 - 12.2023
First Grade Student Teacher
Berlin McKinney Elementary School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Third Grade Student Teacher
Berlin McKinney Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts -
Southern West Virginia Community And Technical
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concord University
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