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Samantha René Merriwether

Mailing Address:- ***** Hawthorne Blvd

Unit B10

Torrance, California, 90505

Email: ***************@*******.***

Cell Phone: 310-***-****

Objective

To obtain a position, that will allow me to effectively utilize my communication skills, experience in K – 12 general education and special education setting, and my devotion to today’s youth.

Summary of Qualifications

I am an eager college student with a background in child development, computer tutoring, and a strong working knowledge of MS Word, Power Point and Excel.

Employment History

Torrance Unified School District, Torrance, California, 310 – 972 – 6500.

Paraeducator – 1/01/08 –12/31/10.

I was permanent employee at Towers Elementary School. I worked with special needs and general education students in their general education classrooms. I was responsible for supporting several students throughout the day to help bridge the gap that their developmental, physical, and medical disabilities created. I adapted the classroom assignments, and assisted in developing remedial skills to enable a greater level of success overall.

Redondo Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach, California, 310 – 937 – 1200.

Paraeducator – 12/20/08 – 12/31/10.

I was a substitute employee for the Redondo Beach School District. I filled in as a classroom aide or one – on – one assistant as needed in the classroom. I worked mostly with students with developmental and learning disabilities, gained experience of classroom management and the role of support services within the classroom environment.

SLK Learning Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 310

– 265 – 4941.

Private Tutor – 12/1/2008 –12/31/10.

I was a private tutor for English Language Learners on an individual and small group basis for pre-k through 12th graders. I also tutored core subjects for general education and special education students to improve their current academic and study skills as well.

Swissport Cargo Services, Los Angeles, California, 310 – 646 – 2446.

Customer Service Representative – 12/17/07 –11/13/09. I was a customer service agent assisting with Import and Export of the cargo service department at LAX.

YMCA - Torrance, California, 310 - 325 - 5885.

Teacher - 08/31/06 – 3/19/08.

I was a teacher for the morning session. I created and supervised morning projects on a daily basis until school began for k-6 graders. I also assisted in giving snack to the children as well as making sure homework is done, and quizzes are studied for.

Tutor Time Learning Center - Torrance, California, 310 - 539

- 4890

Teacher - 3/19/07 – 12/31/07.

I was a teacher that helped provide breaks and lunches for other teachers and assisted with developing the Preschool 1 classroom curriculum.

Kid Zone - Rolling Hills Estates, California, 310 - 277 - 7302.

Teacher - 08/28/07 - 03/02/07.

I was the afternoon kindergarten teacher. I assisted in completing daily homework assignments and enrichment projects to reinforce developmental skills.

YMCA - Torrance, California, 310 - 325 - 5885.

Teacher - 06/17/06 - 08/31/06.

I was a teacher for the summer 2006 program. I supervised K

- 6 graders that attended different theme camps such as sign language and sewing camps.

World Wide Publishing - Redondo Beach, California, 310 - 493 - 5031.

Customer Service Representative - 05/01/06 - 10/01/06. I was a customer service and sales representative for CRC, a Hearst Magazine Publishing partner.

BookSmart Tutors - Ventura County, California, 310- 980 - 6884.

Tutor - 08/01/05 - 12/31/06.

I was a private tutor for foster children K -12.

KinderCare Learning Center - Ventura, California 805 - 533 - 9363.

KlubMate Teacher - 11/01/05 - 4/28/06.

I was the KlubMate Teacher for the after school session. I supervised five to eleven year olds as a part of KinderCare’s after school program. Using KinderCare’s curriculum books and my personal experience, I planned and developed lesson plans to enrich the after school program.

Tutor Time Learning Center - Ventura, California, 805 - 658

- 6461.

Teacher - 4/03/06 - 4/24/06.

I was a teacher who helped provide breaks and lunches for other teachers and aides during lunchtime.

YMCA - Camarillo, California, 805 - 484 - 0423.

Teacher- 10/01/05 - 3/31/06.

I was a group leader for the morning session. I supervised K

- 6 until school began. I helped to create academic and social lesson plans for kindergartners.

GSolutionz - Ventura, California, 805 - 662 -1586. Customer Service Representative - 06/28/05 - 9/01/05. I was a customer service representative for GSolutionz, an Avaya Business Partner.

The Learning Tree Preschool - Lomita, California, 310 - 539

- 3991.

Preschool Teacher’s Assistant - 01/01/05 - 06/13/05. I was a teacher’s assistant for a preschool class. I assisted co

– workers with managing the classroom environment and supervising children.

Science Adventures - Los Angeles County, California, 310 - 721- 8468.

Teacher - 01/01/05 - 06/13/05.

I was a teacher and teacher’s assistant for Science Adventures, an after school science club. I directed science projects for large groups of K- 6 graders.

Marymount College - Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 310 - 377 - 5501.

Library Student Employee - 09/01/04 -12/15/04.

I assisted with shelf reading, working the front desk and making copies.

Alta Vista Elementary School - Redondo Beach, California, 310 - 798 - 8650.

Special Education Teacher’s Aide - 04/01/03 - 07/30/03 I was a teacher’s aide for the preschool and kindergarten special education class. I helped prepare classroom activities as well as supervise children at inside and outside learning centers.

Education

California State University, Long Beach - Long Beach, Ca In Progress

California State University, Domiquez Hills - Carson, Ca GPA 3.6

Harbor Community College - Wilmington, California. GPA 3.00

Ventura Community College - Ventura, California.

GPA 3.33

El Camino Community College – Torrance, California. GPA 3.059

Marymount College - Rancho Palos Verdes, California. GPA 3.569

Redondo Union High School – Redondo Beach, California Diploma 2003

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