1. SAMANTHA ROSENBERG
1360 N. Sandburg • Chicago, IL 60610 • 847.924.6038 • samantharosenberg22@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Motivated educator seeking to engage lifelong learners beyond the classroom.
EDUCATION
The University of Colorado Boulder, 2013
Elementary Education, Communications Major
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE
Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education) Expires 2020
THIRD GRADE INSTRUCTOR
Galapagos Charter School, Chicago August 2014-Present
• Executed research based curriculum, Expeditionary Learning as aligned to Common Core Reading
objective, with a focus on real-world application of content.
• Collaborated with grade level partner in packet planning as recommended by Teach Like a Champion.
• Achieved 17% increase from Quarter 2 – Quarter 3 in Common Core Math Objectives, measured by
highly rated Achievement Network assessment.
• Oversaw a 16% positive margin in Reading assessment planned by Achievement Network.
• Created scope and sequence using backwards design ensuring rigorous grade level content and beyond in
both Reading, Math, Writing, and Social Studies
• Managed classroom structures and processes using Teach Like a Champion strategies.
FIRST GRADE
Westbrook Elementary, Educational Associate D34 November 2013-June 2014
• Strategically planned guided reading groups using data from Fountas and Pinnell.
• Lead taught Common Core aligned Reading and Writing objectives.
• Analyzed classroom data in order to ensure grade level achievement in Reading.
• Communicated regularly with parents to monitor academic growth goals.
SECOND GRADE
Emerald Elementary, Student Teaching BVSD Spring 2013
• Communicated regularly with lead teacher and grade level partner in order to outline year long scope and
sequence.
• Integrated kinesthetic learning into all subject areas.
• Analyzed data under the administration of Development Reading Assessment, 2nd
Edition.
• Strategized with teachers, parents, and students on measurement and creation of academic and behavior
goals as outlined by Response to Intervention school meetings.
• Executive least to most invasive classroom management strategies through regular check ins with teachers,
and students.
FIRST & SECOND GRADE
Ryan Elementary Practicum, BVSD, Fall 2012
• Created highly rigorous lessons using Everyday Math and Lucy Calkins.
• Tracked running records and achievement goals of all students in reading.
• Maintained student engagement during a writing conference
• Attended staff meetings in order to properly communicate with other staff members.
• Ensured high engagement of reading techniques through the Daily CAFÉ during whole and small
group reading.

2. REFERENCES
Christopher Jacques
Grade Level Team Lead at Galapagos Charter School 2014-2015
(908) 239-7105
Mary Nikoo
Grade Level Partner at Galapagos Charter School 2014-2015
(414) 899-5026
Kacie Bratko
Associate for classroom at Westbrook Elementary
Kbratko@glenview34.org (773) 527-9660