SAMANTHA LING

5430 141st Street East apt. 101 Puyallup, WA 98387 |

sling011091@gmail.com| 253-273-7874

CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (GRADES K-6)

Dedicated elementary teacher eager to resume full-time teaching career (currently a student teacher in
Orting, WA). Offer a proven track record of commended performance teaching grades K-6, with a passion
for education and an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.

SKILLS

 Standardized Testing
 Creative Lesson Planning
 Learner Assessment
 Curriculum Development
 Experiential Learning
 Instructional Best Practices
 Special Needs Students
 Classroom Management

EXPERIENCE

ORTING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ORTING, WA

Student Teacher (2nd), 2/19 to Present

Currently completing student teaching practicum, instructing all academic subject areas
to classrooms of up to 28 1st and 2nd grade students.

Key Contributions:

 Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in
teaching language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and history.
 Developed innovative approaches that were held as the model standard for meeting district goals in
technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity areas.
 Taught general education students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs
within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom.
 Commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems. Selected to lead district-wide
in-service on classroom management.
 Served on school committees and taskforces focused on curriculum development, textbook review,
fundraising and anti-bullying efforts.
 GROWING PAINS LEARNING CENTER, UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA
Caregiver (Infant Room/ Toddler), 2/16 to 5/17

Hired as a full-time infant and toddler classroom teacher to provide full-time care. Lef to
complete student teaching practicum.

Key Contributions:

 Fed and diapered children according to schedule

 Planned and implemented infant curriculum
 Tracked and completed daily charts and reports for the children
 Maintained a positive and a collaborative attitude
 Brought a personal creative touch to the classroom including decorating posting evidence of engagements
connecting with parents and staff
 Plan both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives developmentally
appropriate practices and program philosophy
 Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences
 Coordinate field trips staff meetings and parent events
 Supervise two assistants two aides and two parent volunteers in the classroom
 Complete bi-annual assessment of children’s development
 Keep accident reports anecdotal records and progress statements

EDUCATION

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY — Phoenix, AZ

BA in Elementary Education

Washington Teacher Certification, Grades K-6 (current)