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Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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Samantha Stephens

Samantha Stephens

Woodstock,OH

Summary

Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 9 years of experience. Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Bethel Local Schools
07.2018 - Current
  • Team lead and helped start Young 5's program (transitional Kindergarten).
  • BLT member for 2 years.
  • Helped select new math curriculum for Elementary School.
  • Parent communication
  • Informational nights, and board meeting presentations for Young 5's program.
  • Curriculums: Wonders, Wit and Wisdom, Fundations, Heggerty, I-Ready online, My Math, Tara West
  • Promoted positive learning environment with collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment.
  • Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.

Kindergarten Teacher

Westside Academy
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • All students are English Language Learners
  • Guided reading with Fountas and Pinnell
  • On PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) team
  • Lesson plans that utilized direct instruction and learning centers to help motivate students to learn to read.
  • Hands on activities to fully engage students.

Long-Term Sub First Grade

Conger Elementary School
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • First half of day: Literacy collaborative
  • Guided reading groups to enhance learning.
  • Taught Phonics, Reading, Science, and Social Studies
  • Second half of day: Worked with K-3 grade with LLI instruction.
  • Individualized lesson plans
  • Motivated students to earn stickers to meet individualized goals.

Student Teaching- First Grade

Northwood Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Used Literacy Collaborative/Fountas and Pinnell
  • Made lesson plans to accommodate lower readers and ESL students.

Education

Masters in Reading and Literacy -

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
12.2017

Reading Endorsement -

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
09.2016

Elementary Education (preK-3) -

The Ohio State University
Marion, Ohio
12.2014

Skills

  • Collaborating
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Differentiating Instruction
  • Assessments: DRA, Star, I-Ready, NWEA, DSA
  • Progress book
  • Google classroom
  • Presenting
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Fine Motor Skills

Coaching Experiences

  • Jonathon Alder High School, Plain City, Ohio, Head Cheer Coach, 05/2017 - 2021
  • Buckeye Gymnastics, Powell, Ohio, Recreational cheer manager, 08/2011 - 02/2017
  • Iyoowee cheer and dance, Westerville, Ohio, 08/2009 - 2011

References

  • Cassie Schoch, Principal, Oakwood School District, Smith Elementary School, (937) 424-6931
  • Kristina Walsh, Young 5's Teacher, Bethel Local Schools, Bethel Elementary, (937) 307-4547
  • Cyndi Parrish, 1st Grade Teacher, Bethel Local Schools, Bethel Elementary, (937) 856-9242

Certification

Ohio Dyslexia training- completed August 2023

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Bethel Local Schools
07.2018 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Westside Academy
07.2015 - 06.2018

Long-Term Sub First Grade

Conger Elementary School
03.2015 - 05.2015

Student Teaching- First Grade

Northwood Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014

Masters in Reading and Literacy -

The Ohio State University

Reading Endorsement -

The Ohio State University

Elementary Education (preK-3) -

The Ohio State University

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