Ms.

Samantha Kinder

605-290-2986
Objective
2323 9th St. Apt. 10 Obtain an elementary teaching position in the southeast region
Brookings, SD 57006 of South Dakota
samantha.kinder@jacks.sdstate.edu
Classroom Experience
http://samanthakinder.weebly.com/
Student Teacher | Camelot Intermediate School, Brookings, SD
5th Grade - Spring 2017
Observed and taught Common Core math curriculum
Taught math units on geometry, area and perimeter, decimals
Collaborated with other 5th grade teachers on language arts units
Education such as a narrative and opinion writing unit
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
EDUCATION AND HUMAN Senior Field Experience | Dakota Prairie Elementary, Brookings, SD
SCIENCES 3rd Grade - Fall 2016
Taught whole class lessons in reading & language arts
Early Childhood Education Performed running records and reading conferences one on one
Minor in Dance Taught a unit on animals using the science curriculum
Observed and practiced efficient classroom & behavior
Kindergarten Endorsement management techniques
South Dakota State University
Junior Field Experience | Camelot Intermediate School, Brookings, SD
2012-2017 4th Grade - Spring 2016
Observed Common Core math curriculum and instruction
Worked one on one with students for individualized instruction
Taught an introductory math lesson on decimals
Certifications Gained classroom management skills in an upper elementary grade
Elementary Education
Student Teacher | SDSU Fishback Early Childhood Center, Brookings, SD
Dakota State University Kindergarten - Fall 2015
Planned free play activities, math centers, reading groups, science
2016-2017
experiments
Experienced and practiced handling various behavioral situations
Conducted an action research project collaborating art and
storytelling
Conducted parent teacher conferences
 Ms. Samantha Kinder

Classroom Experience continued

605-290-2986
Assistant Teacher | SDSU Fishback Early Childhood Center, Brookings, SD
2323 9th St. Apt. 10 3 & 4 year old classroom - Spring 2015
Brookings, SD 57006 Taught basic skills to children, including problem solving skills
Practiced performing assessments, such as the Denver II
samantha.kinder@jacks.sdstate.edu
Worked with a Reggio-Emilia philosophy and inquiry based learning

http://samanthakinder.weebly.com/
projects

College Activites Employment Experience

HOBO DAY COMMITTEE Admissions Ambassador |South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Dignitaries Coordinator Enrollment Services Center - August 2014 to Present
2015 & 2016 Interact with new people every day
Gained communication skills, especially with parents
BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE Promote SDSU as a positive representation of campus
LADIES STEP TEAM
2015-2017

PHI UPSILON OMICRON

Professional Development
HONORS SOCIETY Diversity & Technology Conference Dakota State University 2016
Member 2013-2017 Presented own research about creativity, movement and art
Initiation Chair South Dakota Early Childhood Education Conference 2015
2014 & 2015 National Dance Educators Conference Chicago, IL 2015 and
Phoenix, AZ 2016
EXPANDING HARMONY Autism Conference Brookings, SD in 2013, 2014, 2016
DANCE STUDIO
PROFESSIONAL COMPANY
2013-2016 Special Skills
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE Choreographed Simmons Middle School Show Choir
UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR Aberdeen, SD, 2011-2012
2012-2016 Proficient in computer programs: Google Docs, Evernote, Adobe Spark,
SeeSaw, Infinite Campus
Excellent organization, stress and time management skills
References
Available upon request