SAMANTHA KNOX

414 Bellaire Dr.

Madison, Indiana 47250
(812) 599-7655
sknox2@sycamores.indstate.edu
EDUCATION:

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Expected Graduation date May 2017
GPA: 3.6/4.0
Bachelor of Education: Special Education, Minor: Human
Development and Family Studies, 2014
Special Course Work: Spanish I, II, III, AP U.S History, Child
Development, Education Multicultural Society, Family and
Consumer Sciences in School and Community, Psychology in
Child Adolescents, The Exceptional Learner in the Regular
Classroom, Personal Health Science and Wellness, Preschool
Special Education
Ivy Tech Community College, Madison, IN
Concepts in Mathematics 118, July 2014
Introduction to Teaching 101, August 2012
Biology 101, August 2012
Purdue University, Lafayette, IN
Advanced Life Science Animals, August 2011

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Academic Awards
Deans List: Fall 2013-Present
Academic Achievement Scholarship: May 2013
Robert S. Wilson Education Scholarship: May 2013
John H. & Sue Paul Scholarship: May 2013
Glenn G. & Dorothy E. Huntington Memorial Scholarship: May
2013
Mountjoy Family Memorial Scholarship: May 2013
James O. Cloyd Memorial Scholarship: May 2013
SPECIAL INTERESTS, ACTIVITIES, AND VOLUNTEER WORK:
Safe Sitter/CPR, Madison, IN, June 2010
Assisted with CPR sessions and oversaw activities
Volleyball Referee, Louisville, KY, February 2010
Refereed junior/high school players and motivated them
Madison Candlelight Tours, Madison, IN, November 2011
Guided tours around Lanier Mansion and used public relations to
communicate and answer questions
Presented information over several rooms

GCC Dog Training/Nursing Home Visits, Hanover, IN, December 2011

Brought dog to nursing home to entertain elderly with compassion
and dedication to a cause
Canaan School Parent Meeting Childrens Aid, Canaan, IN, September
2011
Watched/played with children during meeting and used creativity
to keep the children busy during the hours
Coached Freshman Volleyball, Madison, IN, December 2011
Assisted coaches and used problem solving skills
Worked Volleyball Game, Madison, IN, October 2011
Sold concessions for customer satisfaction
Preschool Puppet Show, Madison, IN, January 2012
Created and presented a puppet show to 3-5 year olds with
creativity for entertainment
Church Ladies Ice Cream Social, Manville, IN, August 2012
Served ice cream and led bible bingo which took clarification and
communication skills
Assisted Junior High Volleyball Tryouts, Madison, IN, January 2012
Attributed to coaches and players
Madison Volleyball Youth Camp Volunteer Coach, Madison, IN, March
2012
Coached youth players
Donaguy Day, Terre Haute, IN, August 2013
Picked up trash and planted plants at a local park
Lide White Boys/Girls Club Jr. Volunteer, Madison, IN, June 2013
Promoted positive customer service experiences for children and
adults in the community by serving concessions with smiling and
making eye-contact
Instructed children in homework that required me to use skills of
patience and multitasking
Administered childrens activities to insure inspiration and a fun
environment for all members
Member North Madison Christian Church, Madison, IN, NovemberDecember 2013
Organized the food pantry for families in need of nutrition and
wellness
Participated in operation Christmas child to brighten a childs
Christmas experience
Entertained children in the Tiny Town room
Habitat for Humanity, Terre Haute, IN, September 2014
Painted and constructed a house for a family in need of safe,
affordable housing
Christian Student Fellowship, Terre Haute, IN, October 2014
Prepared and served Communion to members of the church to
inspire them to feel welcomed

Coordinated leadership roles in Bible study groups to share ideas

of inspiration for problems that needed to be solved
Coordinated activities in the childrens room with the church
members babies to alleviate them for worship

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cocoa Safari Chocolates, Madison, IN, December 2012-August 2014;
Designed chocolates/candy and increased customer satisfaction by
quickly and efficiently operating the cash register and attending to
customers needs
Collaborated and informed children of the historical value in
Madison, IN
Educational Family Services Tutor, Terre Haute, IN, August 2013- May
2014;
Summarized notes in a History class for a student who had a
disability and aided to their further learning
Tutored local children ages K-12 through the Educational Family
Services organization