SAMANTHA R.

O’NEILL
885 Mount Loretta | Dubuque, IA 52003 | (630) 373-8467 | samroneill@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Loras College, Dubuque IA August 2015- December 2019
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Certification: Elementary Education K-6
Endorsements: K-8 Mathematics and K-8 Instructional Strategist 1
GPA: 3.68

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher | Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School October 2019–December 2019
Dubuque, IA
 Taught sixth grade students during pull out sessions and co-taught settings.
 Assisted in the development of IEP’s and attended meetings with parents, students, and school
professionals.

Student Teacher | Holy Ghost Elementary School August 2019-October 2019

Dubuque, IA
 Taught third-grade students.
 Administered, created, and taught lessons using a variety of resources, such as technology.

Junior Student Teacher | Holy Ghost Elementary School February 2019 – May 2019
Dubuque, IA
 Taught third-grade students.
 Administered, created, and taught reading, social studies, science, and religion lessons.
 Orchestrated a guest speaker to provide additional insight on subject material.

Junior Student Teacher | Lincoln Elementary School February 2019 – May 2019
Dubuque, IA
 Worked one on one with a third-grade student.
 Created lessons that used reading throughout the curriculum.
 Used technology to create a green screen video and digital text based on the student’s interests.

Special Education Practicum| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School February 2018- May 2018
Dubuque, IA
 Worked with and observed the behavior of a seventh-grade student that had a behavior IEP.
 Created and implemented a Behavior Intervention Plan and then recorded data based on the
student’s on-going behavior.

Mathematics Practicum| St. Columbkille Elementary School January 2017

Dubuque, IA
 Taught math in a fifth-grade classroom.
 Created interactive stations based on math topics.
EMPLOYMENT
Long Term Substitute Teacher January 2020- May 2020
Marshall Elementary School, Dubuque IA
 Fulfilled the duties and expectations as a fourth-grade classroom teacher by creating lesson
plans, collaborating with other staff, attending IEP meetings, and facilitating parent teacher
conferences.
 Created supplemental educational activities for students through online resources as well as
video session check-ins during the period of social distancing.

Caregiver October 2015- December 2019

Naperville, IL
 Administered care for two brothers with Autism and other medical conditions.
 Planned and executed day outings, organized social activities, and stayed overnight.

Modes of Inquiry Peer Assistant August 2017 –December 2018

Loras College, Dubuque IA
 Collaborated with a faculty member to create interactive, student-centered lessons for first-
year college students enrolled in Modes of Inquiry.
 Advised students through their first semester of college by providing workshops and
supplemental instruction sessions aligned with course content and their college transition.

Intermediate Algebra Supplemental Instructor August 2017- December 2017

Loras College, Dubuque IA
 Co-taught with a faculty member, an intermediate algebra course for first year college
students.
 Attended class and hosted outside of class review sessions to help students prepare for
college-level Mathematics courses.

Loras College All- Sports Camp| Counselor June 2017–July 2017 

Loras College, Dubuque IA
 Facilitated summer activities based on sports.
 Team leader for week long camo for children in second through ninth grades.
 Taught lessons based on teamwork and Christian values.

Western Dupage Special Recreation Association| Counselor June 2013 – July 2016
Carol Stream, IL
 Created engaging activities for campers with special needs.
 Worked one on one with campers while swimming, going on day trips, and creating crafts.

VOLUNTEER WORK
Spiritual Enrichment October 2015 - Current
Hills& Dales, Dubuque IA
 Work one-on-one with an adult with special needs.
 Teach religious lessons and create crafts based on learned lessons.