Samantha Lyn Gleason

908 E Roanoke Rd. Sterling, VA 20164 (703) 314-0925 gleasosl@dukes.jmu.edu

www.samanthagleason.weebly.com

Objective
To secure a position in an educational institution that will enhance my college studies and
promote my professional goal of teaching.

Personal Qualifications
Motivated, committed, flexible, responsible, and versatile able to maintain a sense of humor
under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily maintain a
professional demeanor. Excellent team building skills and excellent communication skills at all
levels. Maintains emotional balance. Pays attention to detail.

Education
James Madison University
Intended Graduate Degree: Master of Arts in Teaching
Concentration: Elementary Education
Projected completion date: May 2016
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Minor: Elementary Education
Completion date: May 2015

Academic Honors
-Lynchburg College Deans List (2010-2011)
-Lynchburg College Deans List Honorable Mention (2011-2012)
-James Madison University Presidents List (2014-2015)
-Current college GPA 3.5

Community Service
-Reading to local elementary school children (2008-2010) (Park View HS Teacher Cadet)
-Tutoring 1st and 2nd grade students (2009-2010) (Park View HS Teacher Cadet)
-Big Brother/ Big Sister Program (2010) (Park View HS Teacher Cadet)
-Volunteer with the Career Development Academy (2014, James Madison University)

Tutoring with homework help, arts and crafts

Computer Skills
-Microsoft Word
-Microsoft Excel
Interactive Achievement

-SmartBoard Technology

-Microsoft PowerPoint
Phoenix

-ActivInspire Technology

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Samantha Lyn Gleason

908 E Roanoke Rd. Sterling, VA 20164 (703) 314-0925 gleasosl@dukes.jmu.edu
www.samanthagleason.weebly.com

-Office 365 Online

Extra Curricular Activities

-Teacher Cadet (2009-2010)
-Future Educators Association (2009-2011)
-Lynchburg College Softball (2010-2011)
-Phi Sigma Iota (2011-2012)
-Kappa Delta Pi (2011-2012)
-Delta Gamma Fraternity (2013-2015)

Work Experience
-Student Teaching (Fall, 2015):

Meadowland Elementary School; Sterling, VA

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Fifth grade; Mrs. Jacqueline Dabb

Third grade; Mrs. Kristen Maldonado

-Practicum Field Experience I & II (2014-2015):

2014- Worked in a preschool classroom in Harrisonburg, VA assisting lessons, activities,

centers, shadowing the teacher. Planned and implemented various lessons.

2015- Worked in a 2nd grade classroom in Staunton, VA helping students with work,
assisting in lessons, shadowing the teacher. Planned and implemented various lessons.

-The Langley School (2012-Present):

Assistant Teacher-Summer Studio (preK, K, third/fourth grade)

Summer Studio Counselor- worked with children from age four through fifth grade.

Club Extended Day Counselor- worked with children from kindergarten to eighth grade
with homework help, arts and crafts, etc.

Leopard Cubs Daycare- worked with infants and toddlers from birth to age four in terms of
development, social skills, routines, etc.

-Joes Caf (2012-Present)

-Joes Pizzaria (2009-2014)

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