Samantha Armie
EDUCATION
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science, December 2017
Major: Elementary Education, Concentration: Counseling and Psychology; GPA: 3.4/4.0
License: May 2018
STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE
Ramstein Elementary School, Ramstein, Germany January - December 2017
Student Teacher, First Grade, 18 students, including 1 with IEP, August � May 2017
� Designed an interdisplinary unit plan based on the scientific exploration of the apple life cycle
� Created and organized learning centers to reinforce language arts concepts, including spelling practice, short vowel sounds, and sentence structure
� Integrated Smart Board technology into all academic areas with an emphasis on math and language arts
� Assessed students� reading comprehension, fluency, and words per minute through Benchmark Books and Running Records.
� Managed the classroom by using classical music to reduce noise level and a reward system for positive behavior
Field Experience, First Grade, 20 students, January � April 2016
� Directed students through a guided reading activity, Goatilocks and The Three Bears, focused on comparing and contrasting from the original story
� Developed small group and whole group literacy activities
� Conducted interactive read alouds with nonfiction and fiction stories
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tecumseh North Elementary, Tecumseh, KS August 2018 � Present
Pararprofessional
� Helped prepare daily classroom activities
� Assisted individual students with special education needs
� Worked with small groups to help assist the classroom teacher
� Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors
� Collaborated daily with the classroom teacher to keep activities running smoothly
The Play School at Legacy, Carmel, IN May 2017 � July 2018
Assistant Teacher
� Helped lead teacher conduct daily activities ages 3 months � 5 years
� Prepared breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily
� Acted a substitute lead teacher when lead teacher was absent
� Demonstrated strong communication skills with parents, coworkers, and children
� Displayed flexibility as schedule changed every day
EDUCATION
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science, December 2017
Major: Elementary Education, Concentration: Counseling and Psychology; GPA: 3.4/4.0
License: May 2018
STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE
Ramstein Elementary School, Ramstein, Germany January - December 2017
Student Teacher, First Grade, 18 students, including 1 with IEP, August � May 2017
� Designed an interdisplinary unit plan based on the scientific exploration of the apple life cycle
� Created and organized learning centers to reinforce language arts concepts, including spelling practice, short vowel sounds, and sentence structure
� Integrated Smart Board technology into all academic areas with an emphasis on math and language arts
� Assessed students� reading comprehension, fluency, and words per minute through Benchmark Books and Running Records.
� Managed the classroom by using classical music to reduce noise level and a reward system for positive behavior
Field Experience, First Grade, 20 students, January � April 2016
� Directed students through a guided reading activity, Goatilocks and The Three Bears, focused on comparing and contrasting from the original story
� Developed small group and whole group literacy activities
� Conducted interactive read alouds with nonfiction and fiction stories
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tecumseh North Elementary, Tecumseh, KS August 2018 � Present
Pararprofessional
� Helped prepare daily classroom activities
� Assisted individual students with special education needs
� Worked with small groups to help assist the classroom teacher
� Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors
� Collaborated daily with the classroom teacher to keep activities running smoothly
The Play School at Legacy, Carmel, IN May 2017 � July 2018
Assistant Teacher
� Helped lead teacher conduct daily activities ages 3 months � 5 years
� Prepared breakfast, lunch, and two snacks daily
� Acted a substitute lead teacher when lead teacher was absent
� Demonstrated strong communication skills with parents, coworkers, and children
� Displayed flexibility as schedule changed every day