SAMIRA MACK

Bpisamiramack@gmail.com | 443-416-9939

Professional Goal
To obtain a teaching position at a High school in the Philadelphia School District so that I can support students in their learning,
bring out their full potential, inspire an interest in the S.T.E.M. field, and make learning fun.

Education
West Chester University Philadelphia, PA
· Masters of Secondary Education – Anticipating graduation in May 2022

Morgan State University Baltimore, MD

· Bachelor of Science - Biology Major Fall 2020

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute Baltimore, MD

· High School Diploma- May 2016

Internships
Citizens and Scholars WW Teaching Fellowship
· Full time Graduate student and Full-time student teacher for the 2021-2022 Academic year

· West Chester University candidate

Teachers Assistant
· Biology 209 (Animal Physiology) Fall 2020 (Aug-Dec. 2020)

· Obtained skills of: Grading, Lecturing, Student communication, Note taking, Holding office hours, Tutoring, Making answer keys for
assessments/assignments, and Making rubrics

Research at Morgan State University

· Independent Research under the supervision of Dr. Douglass Dluzen on Upregulated Genes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

· Research presented at AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) conference Feb. 2021

· Fall 2020 (Aug-Dec. 2020)

Professional Experience
Student Teacher at William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs
· Assumed Full teaching duties for three 9th grade biology classes and Co-teaching responsibilities of 2 IB biology classes for the 2021-
2022 school year
· Gained skills of developing student-centered lesson plans, implementing lesson plans daily, making assignments, making assessments,
grading, making differentiated instruction for diverse ranges of learning capabilities, meeting with students, communicating/
collaborating with parents, developing positive relationships with students, implementing classroom management, and participating
in Professional Development and staff meetings every Wednesday.

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Peer B.E.A.R.S
· Lead Peer Mentor to incoming Freshman at Morgan State University Fall 2020
· Assisted mentees with course selections, orientations, finding educational resources, tutoring, applications, emotional support, and
advice.

SCMNS Supplemental Instruction

· Supplemental Learning Instructor at Morgan State University Jan. 2020- Dec. 2020
· Classes Instructed: Introduction to General Chemistry (Chem 105)
· Obtained skills of teaching study/test taking/note taking strategies, collaborating, tutoring, redirection techniques, checking for
understanding, wait time techniques, and leading discussions.

Multifold Health Care Services Inc.

· Certified Nursing Assistant Aug. 2017- April 2021
· Home Health Care Aid

State Auto Center

· Front Desk Services/Secretary Aug. 2016- Jan. 2018

· Gained skills of organization, managing deadlines, effective communication, data entry, and

Johns Hopkins Hospital

· Intern at Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program- Pathology core Lab and Phlebotomy Lab May 2015- Sept. 2015

Professional Development
PRISE Philadelphia Regional Institute for STEM Educators
· Developed lesson plans, attended workshops, collaborated with peers, gained community resources, and learned to teach for
sustainability.

CPT/ PD meetings (Common Planning Time)

· Meet with Science department at William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs every Wednesday for 2 hours to collaborate
and discuss strategies for student improvement.

Goal Setting Training Workshop

· Learned how to assist students in developing goals, planning to achieve them, and looking forward to the future

Social Justice in the Science Classroom workshop

· Online webinar that highlighted strategies to implement social justice teaching in science classrooms.
Text Engineering Workshop
· Learned how to assist students in scientific technical writing by using engineering/problem solving strategies

Co-teaching workshop
· Learned how to be a productive co teacher by using coteaching strategies and became more familiar with Danielson domains for
teaching

Organizations/ Volunteer Experience/ Community Service

National Society of Leadership and Success
· Organization that promotes Leadership skills and Academic success

F.U.T.U.R.E
· Females United to Uplift, Reshape, & Educate

· Community service and Tutoring services

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Pre-Health Organization
· Student organization consisting of workshops and community service at Morgan State University

Ernest E. Just Biology Club

· Student organization offering information sessions and STEM promoting activities on campus

Society of Future Educators

· Student organization offering workshops on teaching opportunities and advice for future educators

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

· Human Resources Department: Office Aid

Grove Park Elementary/ Middle School

· Summer School volunteer

Additional Certifications
STEIN Academy: School of Health, Technology, And Career Development
· Certified Nursing Assistant & Geriatric Nursing Assistant Program 2017

CPR & First Aid Certified

References Available upon request

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