Samantha Venhaus
Plano,TX
Summary
Skilled teacher with experience in language arts and other general studies. Knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in fifth and sixth grade students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
5th and 6th ELA Teacher
Spring Creek Academy
2023.08 - Current
- Established a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Created engaging writing prompts that encouraged students to develop critical thinking skills and articulate their thoughts clearly.
Substitute Teacher
Plano Independent School District
2019.01 - Current
- Encouraging student participation by creating supportive and caring classroom environment
- Teaches multiple grade levels and subjects
- Organizes and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitute.
- Takes notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Lonestar Language Academy
2022.07 - 2022.09
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Allen Independent School District, Cheatham Elementary
2020.08 - 2020.11
- Taught lessons covering subtraction with regrouping, text features, government leaders, and properties of matter,
- Communicated with parents to inform them of their child’s progress
- Provided appropriate feedback on students’ assignments
- Attended planning meetings to ensure student objectives were being met
Student Teacher
Allen Independent School District
2018.08 - 2018.12
- Kindergarten at Boon Elementary
- Third grade at Preston Elementary
- Taught lessons covering numbers from 1-10, community helpers, fractions, multiplication, and more
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students
Student Teacher
Allen Independent School District
2018.01 - 2018.04
- Sixth Grade at Anderson Elementary
- Second grade at Vaughan Elementary
- Assisted students with their questions
- Tutored after school
- Monitored stations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas 2015.08 - 2018.12
Skills
- Adaptable
Parent Communication
Classroom management
Problem solving
Group and individual instruction
Certification
Core Subjects EC-6
Timeline
5th and 6th ELA Teacher
Spring Creek Academy
2023.08 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Lonestar Language Academy
2022.07 - 2022.09
Special Education EC-12
2021-07
ESL Supplemental
2020-12
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Allen Independent School District, Cheatham Elementary
2020.08 - 2020.11
Core Subjects EC-6
2020-07
Substitute Teacher
Plano Independent School District
2019.01 - Current
Student Teacher
Allen Independent School District
2018.08 - 2018.12
Student Teacher
Allen Independent School District
2018.01 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
2015.08 - 2018.12
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