Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Samuel Crews

Middle and High School Teaching
Hampton,SC

Summary

Highly qualified Science Teacher with 5 years of experience teaching middle school students located in challenging situations. I generate student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

8th Grade Science

Colleton County Middle School
Walterboro, South Carolina
08.2018 - Current
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
  • Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.

8th Grade Earth Science Teacher

Allendale County Schools
Allendale, South Carolina
08.2016 - 06.2018

I was the sole 8th Grade Earth Science Teacher. The District had been taken over by the South Carolina Education Department. The state brought in Department coaches from other counties which was very helpful. The District was in a transition period and the students were behind in academics and in behavioral expectations. I was pleased that I was able to double the Science scores for this 8th grade on the SC PASS assessment in my first year.


I left to take a position at a larger school with a 4 8th Grade Science teachers.

Independent Insurance Adjuster

Self- Employed
Columbia, South Carolina
11.2005 - 07.2018
  • Examined claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
  • Interviewed agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and investigate questionable claims.
  • Followed up with insured individuals regarding premium and deductibles payments.
  • Maintained suspicious claims database and prepared reports for supervisors.
  • Reported to management on customer problems, field conditions, safety issues and policy problems.

Attorney

Self Employed
Columbia, South Carolina
05.1984 - 07.2005
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.

Regional Sales

Pfizer, Inc.
Columbia, South Carolina
06.1976 - 12.1979
  • Created sales objectives, prepared quotas and designed effective sales plans to drive business goals.
  • I worked 4 states and met all sales goals.

First Lieutenant, U. S. Army

U. S. Army, Adjutant General's Corp.
Indianapolis, IN
02.1976 - 06.1976

I was trained as a manager of an office type setting regarding the Us. Army administrative assignments. I went into an inactive reserve unit after training.

Education

No Degree - Biological Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine/Biology

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05.1983

J.D. - Law

University of South Carolina, School of Law
Columbia, South Carolina
12.1982

Skills

    I completed the Basic Skills Portion of a curriculum for a medical degree I did not continue to take the clinical portion of the program I am academically prepared and proficient in Science content

    My teaching record is outstanding concerning student engagement and motivation, creative presentation of content in practical and innovative ways

Timeline

8th Grade Science

Colleton County Middle School
08.2018 - Current

8th Grade Earth Science Teacher

Allendale County Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018

Independent Insurance Adjuster

Self- Employed
11.2005 - 07.2018

Attorney

Self Employed
05.1984 - 07.2005

Regional Sales

Pfizer, Inc.
06.1976 - 12.1979

First Lieutenant, U. S. Army

U. S. Army, Adjutant General's Corp.
02.1976 - 06.1976

No Degree - Biological Sciences

Medical University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine/Biology

Clemson University

J.D. - Law

University of South Carolina, School of Law
Samuel CrewsMiddle and High School Teaching