SAMANTHA E.

CONDON
303 Avena Circle • Naperville, IL 60565 • (630) 542-8530 • scondon95@gmail.com
PROFILE

Accomplished Oakland University student athlete and 2018 graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Elementary Education. I am seeking to further my education by earning a graduate degree in Special Education
with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder. My career ambition is to become a special education teacher while also
leveraging my athletic experience as a volleyball coach for the district in which I am fortunate enough to teach.
EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, Rochester, MI Fall 2013-Winter 2018

Oakland University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Major Endorsement in Language Arts, Minor Endorsement in Math

Licensure:
Michigan Teaching License
EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching Internship, North Hill Elementary School, Rochester, MI Sept. 2017-April 2018
 Taught in a second-grade classroom of 28 primary middle-class students
 Designed and implemented lessons plans
 Embraced and encouraged the diversity in students
 Learned about students on a personal level so that lessons can be geared towards their interests
 Differentiated lessons to address students’ individual needs
 Worked closely with the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
 Collaborated with a team of teachers to create a plan for student learning
 Addressed social and emotional needs of students
 Attended Professional Development and Staff meetings
 Attended after school activities to promote student involvement
 Analyzed and interpreted assessment data to adjust teaching
 Monitored and attended to classroom management
Youth Volleyball Coach
Legacy Volleyball Club, Novi, MI December 2017-Present
Rob Beam Volleyball Camps, Rochester, MI Summer 2014-Present
Sports Performance Volleyball Club, Aurora, IL Summer 2014
 Developed practice plans that strengthened players’ skills and team cohesion
 Provided personalized, individual instruction to help players further develop their skills
 Motivated and trained athletes to develop their skills as volleyball players and as positive teammates
 Empowered players to set and attain goals

Field Placements Experiences

Deerfield Elementary, Auburn, MI January – May 2017
 Assisted in a second-grade classroom
Auburn Elementary, Auburn, MI January – May 2016
 Assisted in a first-grade classroom
Jack Harvey Elementary, Sterling Heights, MI August – November 2016
 Assisted in a third-grade classroom
Edmonson Elementary, Madison Heights, MI January -May 2015
 Assisted in a fifth-grade classroom
AFFILIATIONS/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 NCAA Division I Volleyball Player, Oakland University, Fall 2013-Spring 2018

 2018 Future Leader Award Recipient
 2018 Senior CLASS Award Nominee
 2015, 2016, 2017 Women’s Athlete of the Year Nominee
 3 Time Team Captain
 4 Time First-Team All Horizon League
 3 Time Academic All Horizon League
 3 Time Golden Grizzly Award Recipient

 Student Athlete Advisory Committee Vice President, Oakland University, Fall 2017-Spring 2018
 Promoted positive change within the Athletic Enterprise at Oakland University
 Assisted the facilitation and leading of solution-driven discussions

 Volunteer Companion for Camp Quality Michigan, Fenton, MI, Summer 2017-Present
 Responsible for creating a week of fun for a child battling cancer
 Built a lasting relationship with a child and her family.
 Created an environment for hope, laughter, and friendship.

 Special Needs Teacher Assistant, Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL, 2011-2013
 Assisted in a multi-needs classroom for students with cognitive impairments
 Reinforced curriculum in positive social interactions

SKILLS

Certifications: Red Cross CPR Certified, December 2017

Technical Skills: Proficient in iMovie, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Terrapin Logo, and
SMARTBoard.

References available upon request.