SAMANTHA INFANTE

311 Larkspur Court Kissimmee, FL 34743 · (407)450-1216

Sinfante89@yahoo.com · linkedin.com/in/samanthainfante/

Education

Continuing Education Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, University Central FL Currently

4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816

Associate in Arts Degree, Craven Community College May 2015

800 College Ct New Bern, NC 28562

Technical Certification in Early Childhood Education, Orlando Technical School June 2008

301 W Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32801

High School Diploma, Gateway High School May 2007

93 Panther Paws Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Experience

Paraprofessional, New Beginnings Education Center, Kissimmee, FL April 2016- Currently

• Works in classrooms with students who have at-risk characteristics, or a history of discipline problems.

• Communicates with the teachers in finding positive solutions for behavior modification.

• Supervises both in and out of the classroom.

• Substitutes for the teacher when needed.

• Advises students regarding issues specific to their behaviors and provides strategies that can be employed the next
time a situation occurs.

• Assists with all functions related to the daily routines and procedures and assures that all matters related to the daily
operation are performed.

• Assist teachers with lesson plans/daily projects. Prepare visual aids.

• Provide clerical support including filing, recording grades, typing, sorting and distributing mail, running errands,
etc.

Osceola Extended Day Summer Camp Assistant, St. Cloud, FL June -July 2016 June 2017

• Guide campers in participating successfully in all aspects of camp activities

• Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the campers’ day.

• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency
procedures and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
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Director’s Assistant, United Way Of Onslow County, Jacksonville, NC August 2015- March 2016
▪ Primary phone coverage to answer and direct all incoming phone calls
▪ Assisted with special projects and assume responsibility for the development, administration, and promotion of
specific projects, as required
▪ Filing and organizing materials and paperwork and maintain updated contact lists
▪ Generating monthly reports and spreadsheets using the information gathered to then provide data to the community
▪ Professional development and training seminars for the non-profit organization
Sales Associate, Pier 1 Imports, Morehead City June 2010-Febuary 2011
▪ Provide courteous and prompt service
▪ Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, warranties, delivery dates
▪ Reporting and monitoring sales to the supervisor
▪ Ensuring all products are displayed and neatly presented to the highest standards
Childcare Worker Presbyterian Childcare Center, Orlando, FL February 2008- August 2008
▪ Assist group supervisor with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives,
developmentally appropriate practice and program
▪ Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and mission statement
▪ Maintain a safe and healthy environment
▪ Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
▪ Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concept

Personal Attributes
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of programs, policies, and/or procedures
• Proficient in basic electronic functions such as (email), including sending and receiving messages, attaching
documents, coping and faxing
• Ability to negotiate and compromise when resolving issues involving differing opinions and viewpoints
• multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to use diplomacy when dealing with the needs, problems, and/or concerns of other department staff, outside
agency personnel, and/or the public.