Samuel Martin

Delivered personalized emotional and social support to campers in need. Campers often included those with disabilities and transitional challenges.

Delivered bilingual-friendly lessons to fourth, fifth, and sixth grade special education students in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Lessons were delivered in small group settings, one-on-one, and push-in. Lessons focused on real-world topics while working toward IEP goals, encouraging participation and engagement.

Engaged eleventh and twelfth graders in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Designed original unit focused on art and identity, leading up to a student-led art gallery surrounding identity and challenge. The unit engaged the students' IEP goals primarily inference making and writing/comprehension skills.

Developed training and progress-monitoring measures alongside a team to engage a group of 55 peer mentors. Tasks included: planning a three-day summer training, facilitating peer mentor prep classes, and serving an example for our mentors and first year students.

Mentored appropriate social practices and behavior for students 18-21 with disabilities enrolled in the Hamden Transition Academy on Southern’s campus.

Worked alongside seasoned professor to plan and execute his Comics and The American Experience class. Planned lessons based on material from course texts, led class via ZOOM, provided corrective and supportive feedback to student work, and met with students to assist in essay writing and help with understanding content.