Samantha Westrick
Spring Lake,MI
Summary
Dedicated educator and long-term substitute teacher as a recent college graduate with a degree in language arts elementary education and certification in pk-3rd grade, all subjects. Building a positive classroom community and student engagement through student and teacher led lessons and activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven, MI
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to ensure student comprehension of material.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by setting clear expectations and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop and enhance instructional strategies for maximum student achievement.
- Provided timely feedback regarding student performance both verbally and in writing.
- Ensured that all materials were up-to-date and relevant to the curriculum being taught.
Daycare Provider
Kinderhaus Montessori Daycare and Preschool
Marshall, MI
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Organized and implemented activities to stimulate physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of children in a daycare setting.
- Provided care for infants and toddlers by changing diapers, preparing meals, helping with nap times, and organizing playtime activities.
- Assisted in potty training children while providing positive reinforcement when successful.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Elementary Education
Adrian College
Adrian, MI12-2023
Skills
- Supervising Student Activities
- Mentoring Students
- Teacher Collaboration
- Student Learning Support
- Group And Individual Instruction
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Knowledge Of Content Taught
Certification
- Pk-3rd Grade Elementary Education All Subjects
Letrs Training
- Letrs Phonics Training
- 2 year long training
- Start: January 2024
- Finish: January 2026
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
01.2024 - 04.2024
Daycare Provider
Kinderhaus Montessori Daycare and Preschool
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Language Arts Elementary Education
Adrian College
- Pk-3rd Grade Elementary Education All Subjects
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