Samantha L. Hentkowski
Posen,MI
Summary
Committed education professional offering over eleven years of success working with young children to foster positive educational outcomes. Highly skilled in interacting with families and other academic personnel to cultivate a high-quality learning environment. Adept at working with diverse age groups and developmental skill levels to build rapport with students and families to drive academic growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Development Specialist
Council For Professional Recognition
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for completing the CDA (Child Development Associate) verification visits with potential CDA applicants.
- Uses ROR Model (Review, Observe, Reflect) when working with CDA candidates.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of the certification process.
- Reviews documentation, portfolios, and verifies certifications.
- Conducts observations, evaluations, and voiced feedback to mentor candidates during visits.
- Schedules and assists in entering scores, evaluations, and documentation electronically.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Licensing Program Director/ Lead Teacher
St. Ignatius Catholic School
Rogers City, Michigan
08.2018 - Current
- Plan, instruct, and teach preschool aged (3-5 years) students in the classroom.
- Created educational portfolios and assessments based upon Creative Curriculum, Brigance Assessments, and Preschool Quality Assessments (PQA).
- Maintains licensing documentation, certifications, and protocols for the classroom and after-care program in alignment with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) guidelines.
- Worked collaboratively with school principal and licensing consultants to create and implement the first preschool and after care program.
- Monitors program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards, and relevant contractual policy.
- Coordinates professional development opportunities (conferences, workshops, webinars etc.) for all licensed staff.
- Advises classroom caregivers and after-care instructors to ensure children are receiving developmentally appropriate instruction.
Licensing Program Director/ Lead Teacher
Alpena Montmorency Alcona ESD
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Plan, instruct, and assess at-risk children ages (3-5) in the classroom as well as during home visits.
- Maintained program quality and documentation aligned with the Great Start Readiness Program, Preschool Quality Assessment (PQA), and Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) guidelines.
- Mentor cooperative teachers, caregivers, and classroom volunteers in the classroom and during professional development opportunities.
- Worked with school resources and staff to implement accommodations for students with special needs.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate instruction using research based curriculum.
- Conducted Brigance screenings and assessments and provided instructional support based upon student needs.
- Maintained licensing documentation, certifications, and protocols for three classrooms in alignment with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood And Family Development
Missouri State University
05.2023
ZS Certification - Early Childhood General And Special Education
Spring Arbor University
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Language Arts
Central Michigan University
12-2012
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Alpena Community College
01.2009
Skills
- Michigan Teaching Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Early Childhood Certification
- Program Director Certification
- Technology and Digital Literacy
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Parenting Education and Outreach
- Professional Development Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment
- Supervision and Leadership
- Performance Evaluation
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
References
Amy Rabeau- Former Principal
St. Ignatius School
345 S. Third Street Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 464-3681
Sarah Prevo- Director Trio Talent Search
Alpena Community College
665 Johnson Street Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356- 9021
Courtney Gagnon- Middle School Teacher
Posen Consolidated Schools
10575 Michigan Ave. Posen, MI 49776
(989) 464-7420
Timeline
Professional Development Specialist
Council For Professional Recognition
01.2021 - Current
Licensing Program Director/ Lead Teacher
St. Ignatius Catholic School
08.2018 - Current
Licensing Program Director/ Lead Teacher
Alpena Montmorency Alcona ESD
08.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Early Childhood And Family Development
Missouri State University
ZS Certification - Early Childhood General And Special Education
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/ Language Arts
Central Michigan University
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Alpena Community College
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