Samiya Alston
Newark,NJ
Summary
Experienced lead teacher with solid background in educational settings several-year career. Highly observant and student-focused with expertise in promoting positive social development and physical health by empowering teachers. Involves families and administrators to boost student learning opportunities with solid support networks. Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Committed to mentoring students to boost engagement and overall success. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Zadies of the Oranges
East Orange, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to district protocols.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
Sortation Associate
Amazon
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Continuously monitored work area for potential safety hazards or violations.
- Met demanding performance targets by working efficiently and backing up fulfillment team members.
- Monitored package flow throughout the facility and made adjustments as necessary.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins for transport to recipient or destination.
- Utilized factors such as package shape and final destination to sort into correct bins for delivery.
- Scanned barcodes on packages using RF scanners.
- Collaborated with other employees to complete large shipment orders and during high-volume mailing periods.
- Inspected packages for damage or incorrect labeling prior to sorting.
- Followed established procedures to handle hazardous material safely.
- Maintained accuracy and speed in sorting packages according to size, weight, and destination.
Unit Clerk
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark, NJ
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Acted as liaison between patients and family members and healthcare providers.
- Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
- Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff, patients, and families, improving service delivery.
- Prepared discharge summaries following completion of a patient's stay in the facility.
- Screened calls and collected messages for unit personnel to promote team efficiency.
- Checked-in patients upon arrival at the facility, collected copays, verified insurance cards.
- Greeted patients, determined purpose of visit and directed to appropriate staff.
- Supported patients with timely and knowledgeable response to diverse requests.
- Performed data entry into an electronic health record system.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, tests, and procedures, optimizing department workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark Collegiate Academy
Newark, NJ06-2019
Skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Data entry
- Financial reporting
- Customer service
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Workflow management
- Patient service management
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Team building
- Staff leadership
- Calendar and appointment management
- Preparing charts
- Taking client histories
- Adaptable and flexible
- Prioritizing tasks
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
CPR March2025
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Zadies of the Oranges
11.2022 - Current
Sortation Associate
Amazon
01.2020 - 12.2020
Unit Clerk
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Newark Collegiate Academy
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