Samoya McNamee
Dudley,United States
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with a strong focus on curriculum alignment and collaborative teaching. As a Grade Chair, led initiatives that directly enhanced student outcomes and cultivated inclusive learning environments. Committed to fostering academic and social-emotional growth through differentiated instruction and positive relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher & Grade Chair
Brogden Elementary School
Dudley, United States
08.2023 - Current
- Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in ELA, math, and social studies for a diverse group of 4th-grade learners.
- Monitored progress through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction to foster student success.
- Designed differentiated materials and accommodations, enhancing support for students with varied learning needs.
- Coordinated grade-level planning, curriculum alignment, and collaboration among teaching staff as Grade Chair.
Senior Teacher III – 3rd & 5th Grade Teacher
Morant Bay Primary School
St. Thomas, Jamaica
09.2017 - 07.2023
- Taught 3rd- and 5th-grade classes, delivering engaging, systematic lessons across core subjects.
- Identified individual learning needs, providing targeted support to foster student readiness and drive academic achievement.
- Coordinated 3rd grade activities, leading planning sessions and mentoring teachers to enhance collaborative teaching practices.
- Led fundraising and school beautification initiatives, overseeing tuck-shop operations to enrich school environment.
Literacy Teacher
St. Thomas Technical High School
Jamaica, Jamaica
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Delivered literacy instruction to secondary students, enhancing reading, writing, and comprehension skills through targeted lessons.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance students' reading skills.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student literacy progress effectively.
- Employed diverse instructional strategies, including discussion, audio-visual presentations, and hands-on activities, to engage students and foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Facilitated small group sessions for targeted reading instruction and support.
Literacy Teacher
Fair Prospect High School
Jamaica, Jamaica
09.2009 - 08.2014
- Delivered targeted literacy instruction and academic support to secondary students, enhancing engagement and comprehension across diverse ability levels.
- Developed engaging literacy lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Implemented individualized reading strategies to support struggling readers.
- Assessed student progress and partnered with school officials to develop strategies that improved learning outcomes.
- Assessed student reading levels using standardized testing tools.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN08-2026
Bachelor of Education - Language Education: Literacy Studies
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica06-2013
Diploma in Teaching Primary Education -
St. Joseph's Teachers' College
Kingston, Jamaica05-2009
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Technical High School
St. Thomas, Jamaica07-2005
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Literacy & Reading Instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Instructional Technology
- Inclusive Teaching Practices
- Elementary & Secondary Education
- Team leadership
- Resource Creation
- Parent collaboration
Contact Info
samoya.mcnamee@yahoo.com
9199880556
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Sewing
- Traveling
- Painting
- Creating educational materials and printables
- Instructional design
- Bullying prevention
- Staying current with evidence-based teaching practices and research in literacy and special education
Recommendations
- Mrs. NaTale Nelson, Principal, Brogden Primary School, Dudley, NC, (919) 705-6020
- Mr. Carey Kelly, Principal, Morant Bay Primary School, St. Thomas, Jamaica, (876) 370-5124
Personal Information
Industry: Primary & Secondary Education
Certification
- Lexia LETRS® Course Certificate of Completion – Lexia Learning | January 2025
Completed training in the Science of Reading and structured literacy.
Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management (Distinction) – The University of the West Indies, Open Campus | May 2015
Completed a 10-week intensive leadership and supervisory management program.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher & Grade Chair
Brogden Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Senior Teacher III – 3rd & 5th Grade Teacher
Morant Bay Primary School
09.2017 - 07.2023
Literacy Teacher
St. Thomas Technical High School
09.2014 - 08.2017
Literacy Teacher
Fair Prospect High School
09.2009 - 08.2014
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Bachelor of Education - Language Education: Literacy Studies
University of The West Indies
Diploma in Teaching Primary Education -
St. Joseph's Teachers' College
High School Diploma -
St. Thomas Technical High School