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Samuel Hayes

Torrance,CA

Summary

Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Offering a year of experience as a teacher and 18 months of experience as a high school tutor, as well as passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and promoting development.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Math Teacher

St. James School

08.2023 - 06.2024

Instructed students of varying skill levels in principles of mathematics.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Modeled core values of school daily in interactions with students, families, administrators, and fellow teachers.
Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.

High School Tutor

Study Hut Tutoring

10.2022 - 01.2024

Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Grew in my communication skills, my instructional style, and my ability to engage one-on-one with students across a range of ages (from 13 to 18)
My time spent tutoring here has played a large part in encouraging me to further pursue a career in education and serves as a reminder of how much good can be done while dedicating one's time to supporting students.

Beach Volleyball Camp Instructor

BeachSports

07.2022 - 01.2024

Guided groups of 8-13 year old children through a half day of activities
Taught children foundational volleyball skills and showed them fun games to play as practice
Learned how to quickly become accustomed to the identity of a group of kids and facilitate their social cohesion

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of California, San Diego

01.2022 - 03.2022

I worked with a team of undergraduate and graduate Instructional Assistants to assist the professor in structuring and preparing the course assignments and projects
I particularly enjoyed hosting office hours, where I could directly engage with students over homework assignments, many of which I helped to design
I truly enjoyed watching the professor continually redesign the course to maximize the experiences of current and future students taking the course, and I assisted in that process whenever I felt I could be of use.

Dishwasher/Busser

Spring Senior Assisted Living

06.2019 - 09.2019

During the summer after freshman year, I worked in the kitchen and dining room at an assisted living center
Working with a cook, I was responsible for preparing and cleaning the dining space, serving and bussing meals, and cleaning all of the tableware and utensils
In this role, I had a much more service-oriented position, and took pleasure in becoming acquainted with the residents, and learning about their traits and how I could best serve their needs.

Dishwasher

Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

06.2018 - 09.2018

During the transitional period between high school and college, I worked as a dishwasher and cleaner where I learned to balance several responsibilities simultaneously and maintain motivation for long hours in order to fulfill my duties.