Samantha Turner
Martinsville,NJ
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Church Early Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating various learning styles and strategies in lesson planning.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management techniques, fostering respect and collaboration among students.
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication, resulting in a stronger support system for student success.
- Implemented creative teaching methods to make lessons more engaging, leading to higher levels of student interest and participation.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and instructional best practices, contributing to a cohesive learning experience for students across grade levels.
- Mentored new teachers in the Pre-K program, sharing insights and resources to help them succeed in their roles.
Cashier
Walsh's Chicken & More
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Magna Vista High School
Ridgeway, VA05.2018
Skills
- Tactile Teaching Methods
- Early Childhood Education
- [Area of Study] Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Core Concept Teaching
- Child Supervision
- Progress Reporting
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs Support
- Time Management
- Documentation and Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Technology Integration
- Multicultural Awareness
Certification
CPR and AED certified
Timeline
Lead Pre-K Teacher
First Baptist Church Early Learning Center
01.2020 - Current
Cashier
Walsh's Chicken & More
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Patrick Henry Community College
High School Diploma -
Magna Vista High School
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