Samantha Tortoriello
Babylon,USA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated professional with a successful engineering career transitioning to fulfill a deep-seated passion for teaching. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Science Education, specializing in Chemistry. Driven to inspire and educate the next generation of students. Extensive experience mentoring and coaching team members at Estée Lauder Companies. Excels in creating collaborative learning environments that foster inquiry-based learning. Strength lies in effectively communicating complex concepts in an accessible manner, designing hands-on experiments, and developing innovative solutions. Committed to creating engaging and supportive educational experiences that cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset in students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher, High School Chemistry
Commack High School
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to enhance learning outcomes.
- Taught full lessons on reactions, different types of compounds, naming, bonding, moles, etc.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching educational experience.
SENIOR PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Estée Lauder Companies
01.2018 - 10.2024
- Mentored and coached team members, fostering their professional growth and development by sharing expertise and encouraging inquiry-based learning
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments within cross-functional teams, guiding colleagues to ensure consistent product quality during scale-up and new product launches, essential for cooperative learning environments
- Designed and executed hands-on experiments relevant to the commercialization of formulas/processes, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among team members
- Developed and delivered engaging presentations to communicate findings and insights effectively, honing the ability to convey complex information in an accessible manner
- Created and managed project timelines aligned with department and business goals, instilling organizational and time management skills essential for effective teaching
- Updated regulated documents, including SOPs, and supported validation protocols, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards, akin to lesson planning and curriculum development
- Applied technical knowledge creatively to develop innovative solutions, encouraging curiosity and exploration in problem-solving, similar to fostering a growth mindset in students
- Collaborated in various task force teams to align future plans with business goals and strategies, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and collective problem-solving, vital skills in an educational setting
- Utilized software tools to meticulously document and monitor product statuses during acquisitions, demonstrating technical proficiency and attention to detail, akin to organizing and tracking student progress
- Led and coordinated a dedicated team, cultivating leadership and teamwork skills among team members to address concerns and devise strategic enhancements to existing formulas, similar to managing student group projects and collaborative learning activities
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Science Education (Chemistry)
Western Governors University
03-2025
Master of Engineering Management - Engineering Management
University At Buffalo
01-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University
05-2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Experiment Design
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Google Classroom
Professional Exams
- NYSTCE 161 Chemistry Content Exam - Complete
- Praxis Core - Complete
- Praxis 5246 Chemistry Content Exam - Complete
- NYSTCE EAS - Expected January 2025
Timeline
Student Teacher, High School Chemistry
Commack High School
11.2024 - 03.2025
SENIOR PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Estée Lauder Companies
01.2018 - 10.2024
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Science Education (Chemistry)
Western Governors University
Master of Engineering Management - Engineering Management
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Stony Brook University
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