Samantha

Blum
PO Box 153 Emery SD 57332 | (605)520-4918 | samblum64@gmail.com
Portfolio web address: samanthablum.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain an elementary education teaching position.
Education
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences.

Major: Early Childhood Education from South Dakota State University
Certifications: Early Childhood Education from South Dakota State University
Elementary Education from Dakota State University
Experience
Teacher. Little Learners Preschool, Emery, SD. August 2020- Present
Work as a Preschool teacher for 2 years. Plan and carry out whole group and small group
instruction in all content areas. Create and implement differentiated preschool curriculum. Support
and teach social emotional skills in students. Communicated student needs with parents via email,
phone calls, and in person. Planned and execute programs and graduations.
Teacher. Enemy Swim Day School, Waubay, SD. August 2018- May 2020
Work as a Kindergarten 3/4 Immersion teacher for 1 year. Plan and carry out small group and
whole group instruction in the Dakota Language and English. Create differentiated lesson plans and
activities for a wide variety of learners. Communicated student needs with parents via email,
phone calls, and in person. Work closely with collaborative Dakota colleagues.
Work as a 1st grade teacher 8am - 4pm daily for 1 year. Plan and carry out small group and whole
group instruction in all content areas. Create differentiated lesson plans and activities for a wide
variety of learners. Work as a Conscious Discipline behavior coach for staff. Communicated student
needs with parents via email, and in person.
Student Teacher. Jefferson Elementary School, Watertown, SD. January 2018- May 2018
Work alongside a 2nd grade teacher 8am - 4pm daily. Plan and carry out small group and whole
group instruction in all content areas. Create differentiated lesson plans and activities for a wide
variety of learners. Preform a modified version of the daily 5 literacy instruction daily in the
classroom. Communicated student needs with parents via seesaw, email, and in person.
Assistant Teacher. Hillcrest Elementary School, Brookings, SD. September 2017-December 2017
Observed and assisted a 1st grade classroom for 80 hours in all content areas. Created and
implemented a week-long Science unit. Created and implemented an individualized reading plan
for a student. Assisted with classroom management and everyday classroom tasks.
Student Teacher. SDSU laboratory preschool, Brookings, SD. August 2016-December 2016
Created a fun and safe environment for children ages 3 and 4. Designed and implemented lesson
plans for the whole class and small groups. Conducted observations and assessed children based on
my observation. Communicated with Parents daily and through conferences.
Volunteer Experience
Harvest table volunteer February 2016
5 hours of service learning with various Kindergarten classes November 2014
Special Skills
Technology- Microsoft, Brightwheel, Class Dojo, Smart board, basic computer programing
Public Speaking