Samantha Aljarbo

West Bloomfield, MI 48324 | 586 817-4058 | bb8808@wayne.edu

samanthaaljarbo.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL GOAL
To obtain an Elementary teaching position that will allow me to be active in supporting the learning and
development of young minds. Dedicated to creating an inclusive classroom that promotes learning
through hands-on exploration and inquiry.

CREDENTIALS
2018 Michigan Teaching Certification; Elementary Education
2018 Michigan Teaching Certification; Mathematics
2018 Michigan Teaching Certification; Integrated Sciences
2018 Adult CPR/AED, Pediatric CPR and First Aid

EDUCATION
2007 – Present Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education anticipated graduation date of December 11,
2018

Major: Integrated Sciences

Minor: Mathematics
GPA: 3.85
2003 – 2007 Dakota High School
Macomb, MI

TEACHING/WORK EXPERIENCE
Nov. ‘17 - Present Invites by Samantha, LLC Owner/Manager
● Delivered excellent customer service by building quality clientele
● Inputted guest addresses into Excel files
● Created wedding invitations and delivered on set deadlines
August ‘18 - Dec ‘18 UPA Mark Murray Elementary Student Teaching
Detroit, MI
3rd Grade Classroom. Mentor Teacher: Alison Gross
● Created and shared Powerpoints via Google Slides
● Created and adapted lesson plans to the needs of the students
● Worked on class management routines
Mar. ‘14 - Dec. ‘18 Oakview Party Store Administrative Assistant
 ● Inputted Liquor orders using online MLLC tool
● Managed cash deposits
● Managed employee schedule
Jan. ‘18 – April ‘18 UPA Mark Murray Elementary Pre-Student Teaching
Detroit, MI
5th Grade Classroom. Mentor Teacher: Erika Starks
Sept. ’17- Dec. ’17 Michigan Science Center 40 hours of clinical experience
Detroit, MI
Children, ages 2-5
Sept. ’11- Dec. ’11 Lincoln Elementary 40 hours of clinical experience
Warren, MI
5th grade classroom
Sept. ’10- Dec. ’10 Angell Elementary 20 hours of clinical experience
Berkley, MI
2nd grade classroom

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DISTINCTIONS

● Recipient of Jefferson Endowed Scholarship (2018)
● Recipient of Theresa Lorio Endowed and the Helen F. Gilbert Endowed Scholarship in Education
(2017)
● Recipient of Presidential Scholarship WSU (2007)
● Self-motivated
● Great communicator
● Confident in decision making, critical thinking, organizing and planning
● Patient, tolerant and flexible to different situations
● Technologically proficient and adaptive to new applications
● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
● Background in Arabic and Chaldean
● Hobbies include reading, watching sports, traveling and being outdoors