Samantha Jensen
Arnold,MO
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fox C-6 School District
01.2024 - Current
- Follows substitute lesson plans provided by the regular classroom teacher.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, curriculum, instructional goals and objectives.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
- Other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Antonia Elementary School
Imperial, MO
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Observed and helped students with their daily work for the first week and a half
- Started implementing myself into the classroom and the lessons every day to get the kids familiarized with seeing me during a lesson
- Slowly took over the classroom one subject at a time, until teaching from bell to bell
- Engaged in some parent communication at school events to introduce myself and get comfortable with that aspect of teaching
- Attended professional development days to further my knowledge on behind the scenes things that come with being an educator
- Attended regular PLC meetings that discussed struggling kids that may need interventions of some sort, was really insightful to see all the background and time goes into each student
- Attended parent teacher conferences, was create experience to receive and to be able to learn how to handle those in my future classroom
Field Experience
Windsor Intermediate School
Imperial, MO
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Observed and helped student with their daily work
- Created and taught two lesson plans over the course of 45 hours in the classroom
Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher
Family Treehouse Christian Academy
Fenton, MO
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Nurture 4-8 children at a time, ages 6 weeks to 2 years
- Manage important information regarding each student, such as allergies
- Create schedules that allow for feedings, naps, and diaper changes in a timely manner
- Clean and sanitize the room multiple times throughout the day to ensure a clean environment for staff and children
- Create lesson plans for the toddlers that focus on their milestones and motor skills
- Create and establish relationships with the parent/guardian of each child to allow for clear communication whenever the child needs supplies, got hurt, and to update throughout the day when they ate, slept, and were changed
- Engage the older infants in activities that focus on their motor skills, such as sensory play
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO04-2024
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO12-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Patience and empathy
- Positive reinforcement
- Observation and assessment
- Child development
- Time management skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fox C-6 School District
01.2024 - Current
Student Teacher, Second Grade
Antonia Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Field Experience
Windsor Intermediate School
09.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher
Family Treehouse Christian Academy
02.2017 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri Baptist University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Jefferson College