Samantha Wray
Des Moines,IA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Ankeny Community School District
08.2022 - Current
- Prioritized student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as differentiated strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked closely with Professional Learning Community and team to plan day-to-day lessons, review scope and sequences, assess student learning, reflect on progress, and choose next steps to improve student learning.
- Fostered positive and safe learning environment for all students.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and appropriate communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Substitute Teacher
Linn-Mar Community School District
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Experience in grades K-8.
- Successfully implemented lessons and accommodated students in need of differentiated instruction.
- Consistently requested by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Tutor
Independent Employer
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided weekly support to student with special needs in home environment to give educational support.
- Primary focus to improve mathematics performance by creating and implementing instruction within allotted time.
- Received positive feedback from student's educators and parents that math skills greatly improved as well overall grade in class.
Program Director
Hiawatha Day School
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided instruction for 20-30 students who attended the summer program.
- Facilitated field trips and collaborated with other program directors to ensure that all students needs were met.
- Implemented fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Created a structured layout for the students each day including academically driven group work, activities, and crafts while on campus.
- Established strong rapport with students, colleagues, and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Linn-Mar High School
Marion, IA05.2018
Skills
Technology Integration into classroom to supplement and improve student learning
- Canvas- Used as virtual classroom to give student access to additional online resources, assessments, and tools
- Epic!- Used as both an additional online literacy platform and progress used to inform instruction and differentiate student learning
- Freckle- Used as a supplemental online learning platfrom to improve student performance in literacy and mathematics
Leadership Integration into classroom
- Leader In Me- Leadership program implemented into classroom to improve overall culture and give students additional leadership opportunities in and classroom and school
Student Teaching
Indian Creek Elementary School- Marion, IA
Eight week student teaching placement in Spring of 2022
Central Elementary School- Nevada, IA
Eight week student teaching placement in Spring of 2022
Certifications
Licenses
- Initial Teaching License- IA
- Standard Teaching License- IA (expected May 2024)
- Professional Educator License- IL
Training
- Mandatory Reporting- Child Abuse/ Dependent Adult Abuse
- Adverse Childhood Experiences from toxic stresses to success (ACES)
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Dyslexia Training
- Seclusion and Restraint
- Suicide Prevention
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Ankeny Community School District
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Linn-Mar Community School District
11.2020 - 05.2022
Tutor
Independent Employer
10.2019 - 11.2021
Program Director
Hiawatha Day School
05.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Iowa State University
High School Diploma -
Linn-Mar High School
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