JESSICA SAMAHA
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
CONTACT
248.804.7406
jessicaleesamaha@gmail.com
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5100 S. Ellis Ave - Apt GW
Chicago, IL 60615
EDUCATION
FIFTH YEAR TEACHER INTERN
PROGRAM
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI | May 2018
12 GRADUATE CREDITS
TOWARDS MASTERS IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI | May 2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Teaching Major: Language Arts
Teaching Minor: ESL
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI | May 2017
CERTIFICATION
MICHIGAN ELEMENTARY
PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
All Subject Areas | (K – 5)
Language Arts | (K – 8)
ESL Endorsement
CPR/FIRST AID/AED TRAINING
CERTIFICATION
Adult & Pediatric | March 2018
JESSICA SAMAHA
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR
HONORS AND
ACHIEVEMENTS
Associated Students of
Michigan State University |
Senior Council Member
2015 - 2016
Member | Spartans Rebuilding
Michigan
2015 - 2017
Collegiate Member | Delta
Gamma Fraternity – Beta Xi
Chapter
2012 - 2016
Mary Comfort Leonard Award
for Dedication | Delta Gamma
Fraternity – Beta Xi Chapter
March 2016
Panhellenic Delegate | Delta
Gamma Fraternity – Beta Xi
Chapter
2014 - 2015
Member | Michigan Reading
Association
2014 – Present
CURRICULUM AND
TECHNOLOGY
• DIBELS/TRC
• NWEA
• enVision math 2.0
• Reading in Motion
• ClassDojo
• Front Row Education
• Microsoft Office
• Promethean Software
• Elmo Document Camera
REFERENCES
*Upon request.
PROFILE
• Compassionate and patient teacher eager to inspire young
learners.
• Strong instructional leader with unique education
experience and solid foundation in best practices for all
content areas.
• Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of
current best practices through professional development,
the consumption of educational literary works, and
building a network of diverse colleagues with whom to
communicate.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INTERN TEACHER | BRET HARTE ELEMENTARY
AUG. 2017 - MAY 2018 | CHICAGO, IL
• Developed and implemented differentiated Common Core
aligned unit plans for mathematics, literacy, social studies,
and science at the kindergarten level.
• Utilized formative, performance, and summative
assessments to track student growth, reflect on
instructional strategies, and adapt lesson content and
practices to accommodate a range of student abilities and
needs.
• Developed classroom routines, expectations, and
instructional goals with mentor teacher.
• Communicated with school staff and parents on a regular
basis to best support students.
• Organized and managed an after-school student program
with another intern.
• Attended and participated in staff meetings, professional
development, grade level meetings, and Instructional
Leadership Team meetings.
• Utilized technology by incorporating online curriculum
and Promethean Board Software for instruction.
• Planned and executed small group instruction in
mathematics and literacy, including guided reading.
• Employed classroom management skills based on positive
reinforcement.
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
STUDENT TEACHER | CORNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN | SEPT. 2016 - MAY 2017 | OKEMOS, MI
• Planned and executed hands-on lessons in core subject
areas.
• Observed classroom activities and management techniques.
• Conducted individual assessments with students.
• Supported various groupings of students at different
academic levels.
STUDENT TEACHER | BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADES K - 5 | SEPT. 2016 - MAY 2017 | OKEMOS, MI
• Developed and taugh differentiated lessons for ELL students.
• Shadowed school ESL teacher weekly.
STUDENT TEACHER | SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADE 2 | JAN. 2015 - MAY 2015 | DEWITT, MI
• Worked on on one with focus student in literacy instruction.
• Administered QRI assessments to inform instruction.
• Created and implemented lesson plans to improve student’s
reading comprehension.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
TEACHER’S AIDE | STAR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
GRADE 4 | OCT. 2016 – MAY 2017 | DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI
• Assisted with classroom assessments.
• Supported classroom teacher’s implementation of
instructional plans.
VOLUNTEER | PENRICKTON CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN
FEB. 2013 – MAY 2015 | TAYLOR, MI
• Assisted with the addressing of beneficiary mail.
• Observed instructional techniques for the sight and motor
development of children ages 1 – 12.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
AND FACILITIES | NOV. 2013 – MAY 2017 | EAST LANSING, MI
• Assistant to Construction Administrator within Planning,
Design and Construction.
• Receptionist for construction office within IPF.