121 Lisa Court

Tea, South Dakota 57064

(605) 777-9275
Samantha.pies@trojans.dsu.edu

Samantha Pies

EDUCATION

Dakota State University, Madison

Enrolled August 2018

● Major(s): Early Education, Special Education

● Minor(s): Reading, Computer Technology, English as a New Language
● DSU Champion Scholar and DSU Dean's List
● Member of Kappa Sigma Iota and NSTA
● 3.9 GPA

Tea Area High School, Tea

August 2014 – May 2018
● Graduated with Honors in May 2018
● Career Readiness Score: Platinum
● ACT Score of 28
● Classroom Assistant/Student Teacher to Ms. Mahli Garry in the Spanish
Classroom 2017-2018
● 3.9 GPA

EXPERIENCE

Horizon Elementary, Harrisburg — Kindergarten Student Teacher

August 2021 – Current

● Created assignments and projects for all students.

● Encouraged learning and taught life skills when opportunities arrived.
● Leaded morning routine and activities.

English as a New Language Practicum Experience, Harrisburg —

Student Teacher
November 2021

• Created lesson plans and projects for all students; included

differentiation.
• Encouraged learning and taught life skills when opportunities arrived.
• Communicated effectively to both co-workers, parents, and students about
daily plans.
Madison Community Center OST, Madison — Staff Member
September 2020 – May 2021

● Conducted science experiments while going through the steps of the

scientific method.
● Lead group activities for students while teaching social skills.
● Encouraged learning and taught life skills when opportunities arrived.

EmBe, Sioux Falls — Teacher for Summer Program

May 2019 - August 2019, March 2020 – August 2020

● Created assignments and projects for all students.

● Leaded morning routine and activities.
● Encouraged learning and taught life skills when opportunities arrived.

LifeScape Disability Services, Sioux Falls — Classroom Assistant

January 2018 - August 2018

● Helped students achieve their IEP goals.

● Played educational games and read to students.
● Read stories and sang to soothe and comfort distressed students.

SKILLS
Leadership Communication Technology
Organization Time Management Proficient Spanish
Behavior Management Teamwork Imaginative Thinking

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certifications
As of January 2021

● First Aid/CPR/AED
● Google Educator
● RISE Reading Workshop

REFERENCES

Abby Kerkaert, Cooperating Teacher — Horizon Elementary

• Abby.kerkaert@k12.sd.us

Breanna Rehurek, Mentor — ENL Practicum Experience

• Breanna.rehurek@k12.sd.us

Brittany Sale, Mentor — ENL Practicum Experience

● Brittany.sale@k12.sd.us