SAMANTHA WALL
Pryor,OK
Summary
I am an empathetic and patient professional with 5 years of experience and a track record of professional growth. Following a career-advancing relocation, I bring a demonstrated ability to improve student engagement, implement flexible and personalized learning, and foster inclusive classroom cultures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Jay Middle School
08.2025 - Current
- Designing and implementing engaging 7th and 8th-grade ELA curricula aligned with state standards, focusing on reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary development.
- Cultivating a positive, inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners, increasing student participation and enthusiasm for literature.
- Analyzing formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction, providing personalized support that increased student test scores and comprehension skills.
- Spearheading a specialized reading intervention class, utilizing data-driven analysis to identify student needs and categorize learners by skill gap.
- Orchestrating and leading the first annual school-wide Career Day, recruiting and coordinating diverse industry professionals to foster professional awareness in students.
- Coordinating logistics, scheduling, and communication between corporate partners and school administration to execute a successful career day event.
Special Education Teacher
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Managing a self-contained classroom serving students with diverse learning needs and behavioral challenges.
- Collaborating effectively with families, paraprofessionals, and multidisciplinary teams to create structure, with an emphasis on behavior management.
- Committed to fostering independence, self-regulation, and confidence in every student.
- Utilizing assessment tools to evaluate student performance and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
Mission Work
Youth With A Mission
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Fundraising, working multiple jobs, speaking at church to the congregation, speaking with others about my upcoming plans, and coordinating my schedule and living arrangements.
Kindergarten Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Implementing behavior guidelines
- Preparing classroom activities
- Use of varying teaching methods
- Monitoring student academic performances
Second Grade Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Implementing behavior guidelines
- Preparing classroom activities
- Use of varying teaching methods
- Growing academic standard per individual students
- Monitoring student academic performances
Education
BS - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
OK05-2021
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Reading Intervention (Tier II/III)Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Event Planning & Coordination
- 7th-8th Grade Literature & Writing
Certification
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, 2021-05-01
- Elementary Education Subtest 1 and 2
- Receiving official passed score May 8, 2026: Severe and Profound
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Jay Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
10.2024 - 05.2025
Mission Work
Youth With A Mission
05.2024 - 08.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Second Grade Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
BS - Early Childhood Education
Northeastern State University
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Youth Leader, Creekside Church, Pryor, OK, 2022-present, Teach fundamental Bible skills, Camp Counselor with 7th and 8th grade girls for 5 days during the summer, Volunteer Middle school Sunday Morning Teacher, Creekside Church 2024-present, hosting on average 25 or more students