Samantha Nelson
Lincoln
Summary
Dynamic teacher with eight years of experience and extensive knowledge of instructional strategies to increase student engagement. Known for creating relevant lesson plans with high rigor and commitment to long-term student growth and success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln
06.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for diverse learners.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Implemented assessment strategies to gauge student understanding and progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student performance and needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual student learning styles.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance data.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development projects.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Broken Bow Public Schools
Broken Bow
07.2018 - Current
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management for grades 6 and 7
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities for grades 6 and 7
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches while working in middle school PLC group to present lessons to increase student understanding for grades 6 and 7
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies within classroom for grades 6 and 7
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student understanding of mathematics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with district educational standards.
- Created assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding of core concepts.
- Provided individualized support to students struggling with mathematical concepts.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
Columbus
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse language arts topics.
- Facilitated supportive classroom discussions to enhance student participation.
- Implemented creative writing projects to foster student expression.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education: Social Justice And Equity
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas05-2018
Skills
- Curriculum implementation
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptable teaching strategies
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Knowledgeable about progression of state English standards
Additional Work Experience
- Math Curriculum Counsel
- Math Liaison (2 years)
- Pilot programming (elementary and middle school math)
- Summer Professional Learning
- Science for Reading
- ESU ELL workshops
Timeline
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
5th Grade Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
06.2020 - 06.2022
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Broken Bow Public Schools
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education: Social Justice And Equity
University of Nebraska At Omaha