Samantha Sparkman
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Objective To obtain a position in publishing that provides resources to
help cultivate and foster children's creativity and
development.
Education Saint Louis University St. Louis, MO May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
. Received Dean's List designation every semester
. GPA Major/Overall : 3.91/3.44
. Missouri Initial Professional Certification
*Illinois Certification to follow soon after
Professional Pearson Education Glenview, IL Sept 2009-Present
Experience Curriculum Specialist for Elementary Science Curriculum
. Plan, organize, and develop print and digital curriculum
for elementary students and teachers
. Create, design, and supervise the development of
learning
products, with an emphasis on assessment
. Work with teachers all over the United States to develop
curriculum
that focuses on English language learners,
differentiated instruction,
and technology
Albert Cassens Elementary School Edwardsville, IL Jan-May 2009
Third Grade Student Teacher
. Studied, created, and implemented lesson plans for 24
students
. Assessed students learning
. Attended ISAT preparation training
. Tutored students in the Response to Intervention Program
Wyman Elementary School St. Louis, MO Jan 2007-May, 2008
Pre-Service Teacher
. Constructed and executed lessons in Language Arts and
Math
Additional Judevine Center for Autism St. Louis, MO April-August,2008
Experience Individual Care Assistant
. Provided direct care for individuals with Autism
. Worked to meet goals set by the organization and family
Leadership and Saint Louis University Alumni Board - Member May 2010 -
Present
Activities Greek Standards Board - Board Member Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Public Service Student Association - Secretary Jan 2006 - Jan
2007
Relay for Life - Team Captain Sept 2005 - May 2010
Delta Gamma Sorority - VP of Programming and House Management
Sept 2005 - May 2008
Crisis Nursery - Provided care to children Nov 2006 - May
2007