Samantha Poly

admfuf@r.postjobfree.com ** English Range Road, Derry NH, 03038 603-***-****

EDUCATION

University of New Hampshire - Durham, NH Graduation: May 2021 Bachelor of Arts: Linguistics - Minor: TESOL, Asian Studies RELATED COURSEWORK

Intermediate Linguistics Analysis September 2019 – December 2019

● A follow-up course to introduction to linguistics– includes a more in depth look of each of the major linguistic areas as well as an ongoing term research paper on the linguistics of a language of the student’s choice.

History of English September 2019 – December 2019

● Details the development of the English language as a whole, from the very beginnings to Modern English and what linguistic changes took place over a period of years. TESOL – Theory and Methods September 2018 – December 2018

● Linguistic, psychological, and sociological theories that inform understanding of language acquisition and current best practices in the teaching of English as a Second Language.

● Overview of first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, learner individual differences, and sociocultural contexts of ESL teaching and learning. TESOL – Curriculum, Materials, and Assessment February 2021 – May 2021

● Methods in designing an effective curriculum for English Language learners.

● Analyzing different assessment methods in order to best choose and adapt materials needed in ELL curriculum.

English Grammar September 2019 – December 2019

● More aimed towards future instructors/teachers and assisting them in how to best go about teaching grammar in the future, it includes much of what structures the English language, such as parts of speech, basic sentence patterns, and clause elements.

EXPERIENCE

UNH Dimond Library – Durham, NH September 2017 – December 2020 Circulation Desk Student Attendant

● Duties during a normal shift include attending the circulation desk to check items out to patrons, assist patrons in finding items, answering questions about the library and library policies both in person and over the phone, checking in items that are time sensitive, and doing occupancy counts during early and late hours.