Samantha Gayle Taylor

1138 Sunshine Drive

Dandridge, TN 37725
(865)-441-4398 / samantha.taylor612@yahoo.com

Professional Objective: To teach and guide children in our elementary schools.

Education:
2017-2018 Bachelor of Art in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-5)
Tusculum College (Currently Studying)
(Graduation planned for December 15, 2018)

2015-2017 Associate of Science in Teaching

Walters State Community College

2006-2010 High School Diploma, Jefferson County High School

Additional Work-Related Experience:

Aug. 2017-18 Dandridge Elementary School, Dandridge, TN
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

 Lead small groups that required overseeing and teaching the group of
students the activity for the lesson.
 Lead some whole group activities with supervision of the head teacher.
 Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for
maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
 Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
 Organize and label materials and display students' work.
 Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and
gymnasiums, or on field trips.
 Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate
instructional efforts.

March 2012- Pizza Plus, Inc. Dandridge, TN,

Assistant Manager/Shift Leader

 Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.

 Count money and make bank deposits.
 Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery
contents to verify product quality and quantity.
 Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
 Aug. 2011-12 Jefferson County Schools System, Dandridge, TN
Substitute Teacher

June 2011-12 Shoney’s of Knoxville Dandridge, TN,

Hostess/Buffet Attendant

Sept. 2008-11 Kentucky Fried Chicken Dandridge, TN,

Shift Leader

Related Educational Experience/Professional Experience:

Fall 2018 Student Teaching Placement, Jefferson Elementary School
Fifth Grade, August- December

Fall 2018 Student Teaching Mini-Placement, Jefferson Elementary School

First Grade, October-November

Spring 2018 Practicum Field Experience, Jefferson Elementary School

Fifth Grade, 35 hours

Spring 2018 Practicum Field Experience, Dandridge Elementary School

Third Grade, 35 hours

Fall 2017 Practicum Field Experience, Dandridge Elementary School

Fifth Grade, 30 hours

Fall 2017 Practicum Field Experience, Talbott Elementary School

Third Grade, 30 hours

Spring 2017 Service Learning, Mt. Horeb Elementary School

Kindergarten, 20 hours

Fall 2016 Service Learning, Piedmont Elementary School

Fourth grade, 20 hours

Spring 2016 Service Learning, Piedmont Elementary School

Third grade, 20 hours

College Related Professional/Academic/Service Activities:

Feb. 2018 STEM Night Faculty Member- Dandridge Elementary
(Professional Development)

2016-2017 STEA Member

2017 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member

 April 2017 Technology Meets Teaching Presenter- Walters State
(Professional Development)

Honors and Awards:

Fall 2017 Tusculum College Dean’s List

Spring 2017 Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Walter’s State

Spring 2017 Walters State President’s List

Spring 2017 Who’s Who Among Students in

American Junior Colleges Nominee

Fall 2016 Walters State President’s List

Spring 2016 Walters State President’s List

Spring 2016 Who’s Who Among Students in

American Junior Colleges Nominee

Fall 2015 Walters State Dean’s List

Summer 2015 Walters State President’s List