Samantha Suvak
Independence,Ohio
Summary
Motivated teacher seeking a job in kindergarten through third grade Focused on enhancing the young minds of students Strong desire to inspire the students to succeed Ensure that all the different learning styles and abilities are accommodated Building meaningful relationships with my students.
Professional educator well-versed in early childhood and elementary education, known for maintaining high standards and achieving impactful results. Extensive experience in developing curriculum and adapting teaching methods to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Strong emphasis on collaborative team efforts and flexible adaptation to changing educational requirements. Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills, fostering supportive and dynamic classroom atmosphere.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade Teacher
Village Prep Woodland Hills
Cleveland, Oh
08.2015 - Current
- Team lead in Third grade
- Committee Leader
- Whole Brain Teaching training
- Created individual behavior plans and appropriate rewards and consequences.
- KRA Assessor
- Enhances student engagement for learning Reading and Math through maintaining collaborative learning in the classroom environment.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and support academic achievement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln Prep
Cleveland, Oh
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Caught Common Core Standards
- Trained to write SLO
- Taught students using small group approach
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive classroom environment.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hope Academy Lincoln Park
Cleveland, Oh
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Developed lessons with differentiated instruction to meet all the academic needs of my scholars.
- Taught scholars by using kinesthetic, auditory, and visual approach
- Used small group and whole group instruction while teaching
- Administered The KRA and Kindergarten Diagnostic
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Title One Teacher
Hope Academy Broadway
Cleveland, Oh
01.2006 - 08.2010
- Tutored scholars in grades kindergarten- third grade in math and phonics instruction
- Administered the OAT and IOWA state tests
- Help direct the drama department
- Planned a literacy night
- Developed targeted intervention programs to support at-risk students academically.
Substitute Teacher
Brunswick City School District & Brecksville- Broadview Heights City School District
09.2005 - 01.2006
- Taught grades preschool –fifth grade
- Implemented the teacher’s lesson plans in the classroom
Education
Masters of Literacy -
University of Akron
01.2010
Bachelor of Art - Early Childhood Education
University of Akron
01.2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Reading strategies
- Child development
- Individualized learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
Timeline
Kindergarten, First, and Third Grade Teacher
Village Prep Woodland Hills
08.2015 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Lincoln Prep
08.2013 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Hope Academy Lincoln Park
08.2010 - 06.2013
Title One Teacher
Hope Academy Broadway
01.2006 - 08.2010
Substitute Teacher
Brunswick City School District & Brecksville- Broadview Heights City School District
09.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Art - Early Childhood Education
University of Akron
Masters of Literacy -
University of Akron