Samantha Burke
K-4 Reading Specialist at Petaluma City Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Added Authorization in Reading and Literacy
University of California San DiegoSep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Reading Certificate- Added Authorization in Reading
UC San Diego ExtensionSep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
CLAD Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
San Francisco State UniversityFeb, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
CLAD Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
San Francisco State UniversityJan, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Petaluma City Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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K-4 Reading Specialist
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Jul 2020 - Present
- Working with district team to create high-leverage tools to teach, support and assess literacy districtwide - Collects and monitors school assessment data to identify students in need and provide targeted reading intervention - Oversees school reading program, collaborates with TK-4th teachers, manages a reading aid and volunteer - Provides targeted reading tools to staff and parents to help support reading skills - Participates in various weekly and monthly team meetings to support student learning and success Show less
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Valley of the Moon Learning
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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Owner, Content Creator & Private Tutor
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Dec 2017 - Present
www.ValleyoftheMoonLearning.com - Creates program curriculum, website content, builds clientele and community network - Designs and sells reading and writing tools on Teachers Pay Teachers - Personalizes reading intervention and kindergarten readiness plans for students - Created a six class parent workshop on kindergarten readiness for Parent University. www.ValleyoftheMoonLearning.com - Creates program curriculum, website content, builds clientele and community network - Designs and sells reading and writing tools on Teachers Pay Teachers - Personalizes reading intervention and kindergarten readiness plans for students - Created a six class parent workshop on kindergarten readiness for Parent University.
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K-6 Reading Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
-Administered reading assessments and analyzed data to support teachers and create targeted reading groups - Supported teachers, students and families with transition to distance learning - Organized a book drive to create a free bookstore for students to take books home -Administered reading assessments and analyzed data to support teachers and create targeted reading groups - Supported teachers, students and families with transition to distance learning - Organized a book drive to create a free bookstore for students to take books home
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Opendoor
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Contractor
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2020
A flexible team player on the finance team as the real estate tech startup grew from 2 to 21 markets. A flexible team player on the finance team as the real estate tech startup grew from 2 to 21 markets.
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United Way
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Site Coordinator for Schools of Hope
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Developed curriculum binders, trained community volunteer tutors, created literacy-rich classroom environment and provided daily lessons for tutors to follow with students. I worked with 20 wonderful volunteers and we served 17 students twice a week. If you are interested in becoming a reading tutor please email Ariel at United Way: ariel.vipond@unitedwaywinecountry.org Developed curriculum binders, trained community volunteer tutors, created literacy-rich classroom environment and provided daily lessons for tutors to follow with students. I worked with 20 wonderful volunteers and we served 17 students twice a week. If you are interested in becoming a reading tutor please email Ariel at United Way: ariel.vipond@unitedwaywinecountry.org
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Sonoma Valley Unified School District
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reading Intervention Teacher
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
Provided reading intervention for TK-3rd grade students during Walk to Read & Walk to Learn reading programs.
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ELA/ELD Curriculum Adoption Coordinator
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Collected data and resources to help guide the school district in their ELA/ELD curriculum adoption. Reported to the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services.
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BookNook
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Curriculum and Blog Author
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
Has had six articles and one lesson plan published on BookNook’s website. Completed lesson plans for 38 books to be used on BookNook’s software application for students Has had six articles and one lesson plan published on BookNook’s website. Completed lesson plans for 38 books to be used on BookNook’s software application for students
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Fluent Readers SF
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum Designer and Literacy Coach
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Jun 2016 - May 2018
Involved in the foundation of building Fluent Readers SF program with founding colleague. Helped create program curriculum and website content. Personalized reading intervention plans for individual elementary aged students and met with them weekly or twice weekly. Involved in the foundation of building Fluent Readers SF program with founding colleague. Helped create program curriculum and website content. Personalized reading intervention plans for individual elementary aged students and met with them weekly or twice weekly.
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Educational Consultant
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
Independent consultant on teaching strategies, curriculum design and program resource selection during beginning stages of program development. BLENDEDarts is a high quality enrichment program that is a blend of Fine Arts, Literacy and Movement. Independent consultant on teaching strategies, curriculum design and program resource selection during beginning stages of program development. BLENDEDarts is a high quality enrichment program that is a blend of Fine Arts, Literacy and Movement.
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Substitute Teacher
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
Reinforced Inquiry-Based classroom standards set by lead teachers. Reinforced Inquiry-Based classroom standards set by lead teachers.
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Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
Worked in a team setting to help develop the TK program in the Burlingame School District, meeting monthly with other districts in San Mateo County to collaborate and share ideas regarding curriculum, teaching strategies and classroom management. Used various resources to guide my instruction while following the new California State Standards (Common Core) and Preschool Learning Foundations . Worked in a team setting to help develop the TK program in the Burlingame School District, meeting monthly with other districts in San Mateo County to collaborate and share ideas regarding curriculum, teaching strategies and classroom management. Used various resources to guide my instruction while following the new California State Standards (Common Core) and Preschool Learning Foundations .
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Moldovan Academy
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
Played integral role in founding new school. Created and documented daily class curriculum incorporating CA Kindergarten Standards and the HighScope philosophy. Played integral role in founding new school. Created and documented daily class curriculum incorporating CA Kindergarten Standards and the HighScope philosophy.
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Galileo Learning
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Art Instructor, Kindergarten through Second Grade
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Cultivated an environment where students were encouraged to be innovative, collaborative, determined, visionary and courageous. Worked with 36-64 students (Kindergarten through Second Grade) weekly and worked closely with their counselors as well as science and outdoors teachers. Cultivated an environment where students were encouraged to be innovative, collaborative, determined, visionary and courageous. Worked with 36-64 students (Kindergarten through Second Grade) weekly and worked closely with their counselors as well as science and outdoors teachers.
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Substitute Teacher
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Oct 2012 - May 2013
Reinforced classroom norms and standards set by primary teacher. Created a positive rapport and open line of communication with faculty, administrators, parents and students. Reinforced classroom norms and standards set by primary teacher. Created a positive rapport and open line of communication with faculty, administrators, parents and students.
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Student Teacher, Kindergarten and Second/Third Grade split
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
Assisted in planning lessons, class management, parent communication, whole group and small group instruction. Followed district curriculum (Everyday Mathematics and Treasures Reading), assessed math and reading levels of individual students and provided one on one scaffolding/ modification when appropriate. Assisted in planning lessons, class management, parent communication, whole group and small group instruction. Followed district curriculum (Everyday Mathematics and Treasures Reading), assessed math and reading levels of individual students and provided one on one scaffolding/ modification when appropriate.
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Lead Instructor, Kindergarten through Second Grade
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
Taught and adapted Camp Galileo science curriculum.Created an innovative, creative and collaborative classroom setting.
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Team Leader
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Provided a fun and enriching summer camp experience by assisting in social interactions among students, establishing teamwork in classroom activities, as well as performing skitsResponsible for the safety and wellbeing of 9-16 children at a time, ages 5-8Line of communication between camp and home.
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Assistant Teacher
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Planned lessons, supervised outdoor free play, communicated with parents, organized activities and events for the school Planned lessons, supervised outdoor free play, communicated with parents, organized activities and events for the school
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Private Household
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Afterschool Nanny
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2009
Picked children up from school, helped with homework, did activities and fed snacks and sometimes meals. Picked children up from school, helped with homework, did activities and fed snacks and sometimes meals.
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Latchkey Center
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United States
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Human Resources
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
Provided a supportive summer camp experience for children ages 4-13. Provided a supportive summer camp experience for children ages 4-13.
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Beverly Fabrics, Inc.
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United States
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Craft Expert and Cashier
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Sep 2007 - May 2008
Helped customers find supplies needed and created inspiration projects to display in store. Helped customers find supplies needed and created inspiration projects to display in store.
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Santa's Helper
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Nov 2006 - Dec 2006
Helped families get organized for photos with Santa, took photographs and put together photo packages. Helped families get organized for photos with Santa, took photographs and put together photo packages.
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Education
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2007 - 2011
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Development -
2018 - 2019
UC San Diego Extension
Reading Certificate - CA Teaching Credential Add-on -
2011 - 2012
San Francisco State University
CLAD California Teaching Credential, Multiple Subjects
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