Samantha Garness

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608 E 3 St Crooks SD, 57020605.254.4011samantha.garness@jacks.sdstate.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Grade 3 Teacher position at Tri-Valley Elementary School.

EDUCATION
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences, May 2018.
Major: Early Childhood Education
Specialization: Birth-Age 8
Certification: Elementary Education, Dakota State University.
Early Childhood Education, South Dakota State University.
GPA: 3.65/4.0

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher. Tri-Valley School District, Colton, SD. August 2018-Present.
Carry out daily lesson plans in K-12 classrooms. Supervise students, aide in learning
and help create a positive classroom environment.
Student Teacher. SDSU Laboratory Preschool, Brookings, SD. August-December 2017.
Create and implement lesson plans in a toddler classroom. Help children reach
developmental goals. Document and evaluate progress.
Support Staff. Great After School Place, Brookings, SD. September 2016-Present.
Supervise children after school. Create a fun and welcoming environment for the
children. Prepare and serve snacks. Lead group activities.
Instructor, Grades 1 and 2. Kids Inc., Sioux Falls, SD. May 2016-Present.
Create a positive, summer environment for children. Plan and implement lessons
meeting Common Core standards. Supervise children at school and on field trips.
Assistant Teacher. SDSU Laboratory Preschool, Brookings, SD. January 2017-May 2017.
Assisted student teachers during daily activities. Helped set up the classroom. Guided
and supervised children during lessons.
American Reads Tutor. SDSU, Brookings, SD. August 2014-May 2017.
Assisted with the reading needs of individual students. Worked on reading strategies
in small groups or one-on-one. Evaluated reading progress.
Daycare Instructor. Trinity Learning Center, Hartford, SD. May-August 2015.
Planned and carried out lesson plans containing all subject areas. Assisted in building
classroom relationships. Supervised children.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Sales Floor Team Member. Target, Sioux Falls, SD. May 2012-Present.
Assist guests in answering questions and locating items around the store. Trained in
all areas of the store. Train new employees.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS/CONFERENCES
Colleges Against Cancer 2014-2015
South Dakota EdCamp March 2015
Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society Fall 2017-Present
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society President Spring 2018-Present
National Science Teachers Association Fall 2018-Present

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Relay For Life Spring 2015
Spruce Up SDSU 2014-2015
Brookings Harvest Table Spring 2018
Youth Girls Basketball Coach Fall 2018

REFERENCES
References available upon request.