Samantha Turner
Odessa,FL
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base.
Looking to build a long-term career in a stable and dynamic workplace with opportunities for career growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator and Case Manager of Students With Varying Exceptionalities
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced communication between stakeholders through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive academic growth by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
- Designed curriculum-aligned assessments to measure student progress and inform instructional decisions.
Instructional Mentor K-6
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
Elementary Educator K-6
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons that connected subject matter across the curriculum.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by establishing clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
- Nominated to be Teacher of the Year for Hillsborough County Public Schools in 2019.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2013
Skills
- Continuing Education
- Program Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis
- Creative Problem Solving
- Educational Technology
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Professional Development
Timeline
Educator and Case Manager of Students With Varying Exceptionalities
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
Instructional Mentor K-6
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2020
Elementary Educator K-6
Hillsborough County Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of South Florida