Samauria Mack
Davenport,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Redirection Para Educator
Williams Intermediate School
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated student-centered discussions to enhance critical thinking and collaboration skills.
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring individualized learning approaches.
- Mentored new educators in classroom management techniques and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create supportive learning environments for diverse learners.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Direct support Professional
Vera French
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
- Provided compassionate and patient care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through trust building activities and by providing emotional support.
Medication Aide
Lutheran Living Communities
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Proficient in performing vital signs measurements such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and document patient medication administration accurately.
- Demonstrated competency in providing timely reports regarding changes in patient conditions or responses to treatments.
- Exhibited expertise in preparing medications for distribution according to physician orders.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when providing instruction on proper medication use to patients.
- Displayed proficiency in administering prescribed medications per established protocols.
Residential Medication Aide
Silvercrest Garner
05.2020 - 06.2024
- Administered injections as prescribed by the physician following established protocols.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between patients and staff through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assessed patient's physical, emotional, and cognitive needs on an ongoing basis.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored specifically for each resident's needs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state regulations regarding medication administration procedures.
- Utilized effective communication techniques to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine rounds to monitor patient safety and well-being while taking medications.
Patient Service Navigator
Community Health Care
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
- Met deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Identified ways to improve efficiency in operations and implemented process changes.
Youth Counselor
Family Resources (Bridge/Leslie Program)
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address youth behavioral and emotional needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and healthy communication skills.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies, ensuring safety and emotional stability for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resources for youth in need.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, enhancing service delivery and outcomes.
- Trained staff on trauma-informed care principles, improving overall team competency in handling sensitive issues.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
Patient Service Navigator
Kool Smiles Dentistry
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in using various software applications and programs.
- Educating patients on their treatment plans and creating a invoice of dental recommendations and treatment.
Direct Support Professional
Handicapped Development Center
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks such as hygiene, meal preparation, dressing, grooming, housekeeping duties.
- Maintained accurate records of client data including incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans.
- Provided guidance to clients in order to help them achieve their goals and objectives related to independent living skills.
- Provided compassionate and patient care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through trust building activities and by providing emotional support.
- Responded promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
- Encouraged individuals to participate in leisure and social activities.
- Attended team meetings to discuss the development of each client's plan of care and provide updates on their progress.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Blackhawk Community College
Moline, IL12-2026
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate caregiving
- Patient care
- Client support
- Problem-solving
- Health and safety requirements
- Behavioral management
- Safety monitoring
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural awareness
- Teaching strategies
- Student engagement
- Group and individual instruction
- Peer mentoring
- Parent-teacher communication
- Practical learning
- Program development
Affiliations
NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness
Life Church QC
Mt. Moriah Jehovah Jireh COGIC (Youth Department)
Mt. Olive COGIC
International Church of God In Christ
Delta Gems- Delta Sigma Theta
Certification
Medication Manager - MM
Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success
Chapter 103: Seclusion & Restraint
Suicide Prevention and Postvention
Right to Know Training
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
DS 169 CHILD ABUSE MANDATORY REPORTER
Protecting Student Privacy in Schools: FERPA, PPRA, HIPAA, and COPPA
Bullying Prevention
Timeline
Redirection Para Educator
Williams Intermediate School
10.2025 - Current
Direct support Professional
Vera French
01.2025 - Current
Medication Aide
Lutheran Living Communities
08.2023 - 07.2024
Residential Medication Aide
Silvercrest Garner
05.2020 - 06.2024
Youth Counselor
Family Resources (Bridge/Leslie Program)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Patient Service Navigator
Community Health Care
01.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Service Navigator
Kool Smiles Dentistry
04.2016 - 12.2017
Direct Support Professional
Handicapped Development Center
06.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Blackhawk Community College