Samantha Blewitt is seeking a full-time elementary school teaching position. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Elizabethtown College and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University-Portland. She has over 5 years of teaching experience at the kindergarten, pre-K, and 2nd grade levels. Her experience also includes student teaching internships in life skills and 2nd grade classrooms. She is certified to teach both early childhood education and special education.
1. Samantha J. Blewitt
4115 Manayunk Avenue
484-250-9897
samanthablewitt@hotmail.com
Objective To obtain a full-time position as an elementary school teacher in a
school district with high academic and personal goals.
Education
Certification
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Concentration: Special Education
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Masters in Curriculum & Instruction: The Inclusive Classroom
Concordia University-Portland (Online)
Early Childhood Education PreK-4
Special Education PreK-8
August, 2009 - May, 2013
March 2016 - Present
Experience Ad Prima Charter School
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kindergarten Teacher
August, 2014- Present
Implemented PA Common Core Standards and established clear objectives for all lessons, units and
projects
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health concerns in students
Enthusiastically presented material using engaging and creative methods through song and dance
Created a positive rapport with all students, parents, and staff members while maintaining a
constructive and productive classroom environment
St. Francis of Assisi Early Learning Center January 2012-August 2014
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Pre-K Teacher
Effectively taught students utilizing differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of all
learners
Integrated interest-based learning into the classroom which made learning most meaningful to each
student and enabled them to engage and achieve in areas in which they previously struggled
Consistently and enthusiastically encouraged all students to persevere when completing challenging
tasks
Park Elementary School March 2013 – May 2013
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Student Teaching Internship- Life Skills
Conducted large, small, and individualized lessons to abide by the IEP of each student
Implemented a clear system of rewards within the classroom which motivated those who previously
did not engage
Managed severe behavioral issues of students to create a conducive learning environment
Cornwall Elementary School January 2013 – March 2013
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Student Teaching Internship – Second Grade
Cultivated a culture of trust with students, parents, fellow teachers, and administration in my
building which freed burdened students and enabled them to meaningfully achieve
Assisted in developing students to become life-long learners
Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to reach a diverse group of students and made specific
accommodations for students with individual education plans.
Additional
Experience
Lead Coordinator: St. Francis Early Learning Center Summer Camp (2012-
2013)
Head Coach: J.V. Girls’ Soccer– Upper Merion Area High School (2013-
2014)
Volunteer at Epic Church (2015-Present) Assist in homeless shelters, was a
part of a Women’s Bible Study Group, and participate in assisting in activities