Samantha Maslyk

157 Pauls Hill Lane New Castle, PA 16105 | (724)-714-5856

|maslsm22@wclive.westminster.edu

Objective: To obtain a position in the field of Early Education and Special Education at a
progressive school district committed to promoting academic and social development for every
learning style.

Education: Westminster College| Currently Enrolled in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-

4) and Special Education (Pre-K-8) | New Wilmington, PA 16142
Expected Graduation date: May 2018
Dean’s List Recipient, GPA 3.57

Teaching Experience:
Student Teacher, 4th grade
Mohawk School District Spring 2018
 Taught full day in ELA, Science, and Mathematics
 Created and executed daily grammar and ELA lesson plans
 Motivated students to think critically and reflectively on reading and
writing through questioning techniques
 Maintained high expectations of appropriate student behavior through
classroom management techniques
 Created and implemented a week-long science unit on animal
classification
Special Education Practicum, Autistic Support/Learning Support K-2
New Castle School District Fall 2017
 Worked individually with learning support and autistic support students
 Created and executed lesson plans personalized for individual students in
reading and math
 Worked daily with Success for All and GoMath
 Prepared and taught a social skill lesson on sharing
 Completed a co-taught a reading lesson with my cooperating teacher
General Education Practicum, Kindergarten Spring 2017
Farrell School District
 Designed and conducted a week long Earth Day unit
 Successfully implemented a variety of classroom management skills
 Prepared and organized morning circle time daily
Special Education Field Experience, Learning Support 5-6 Fall 2016
Laurel Area School District
 Worked individually with learning support students in reading and math
 Designed and taught lesson plans on reading and math topics
 General Education Field Experience, Preschool Fall 2015
Tender Care Learning Center
 Interacted with students and faculty to gain instructional information
 Prepared and taught two lesson plans focused on math and reading
 Observed and assisted with daily instruction and group work

General Education Practicum, Preschool Spring 2014

Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
 Observed daily lessons during circle time
 Observed and recorded student behaviors
 Supervised activities and centers throughout the day

Work Experience:

Tender Care Learning Center |February 2016- Present| Teaching Assistant | 2002 Wilmington
Rd, New Castle, PA 16105
 Assistant teacher of the School age classroom, Pre-K classroom, toddler classroom, and
infant classroom
 Supervise children’s activities and conduct early learning lessons
 Prepare and conduct reading classes for preschool-aged children
 CPR certified and Fire safety training
 Complete annual curriculum training

Volunteer Experience:

 ESL tutoring at New Wilmington Elementary School with 5th grade student
 Activities in STEAM classroom at New Wilmington Elementary School with 1st graders
 Book clubs at New Wilmington Elementary School with 4th grade students
 Assisted with games at math night at Seneca Valley Elementary School
 Practicum in a 5th grade math/science classroom at West Middlesex Elementary School
 Tutored a kindergarten student for a year in reading and math
 Lead activities as a camp counselor at Slippery Rock Baptist Camp
References:

Charlene Klassen Endrizzi, Supervisor

Westminster Education Professor

endrizck@westminster.edu

(724)-944-0179

Diana Reed, Academic Advisor

Westminster Education Professor

reedd@westminster.edu

(724)-946-3207

Kelly McGrath, Director

Tender Care Learning Center Director

new@earlyeducationspros.org

(724)-656-9350

Bryan Piccirillo, Student Teaching Cooperating Teacher

4th grade ELA teacher at Mohawk School District

bpiccirillo@mohawk.k12.pa.us

(724)-944-1511