Samantha Schmaier
High School Social Studies Teacher at Bronx High School of Science- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Czech Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Bronx High School of Science
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Present
-Teaches 11th and 12th grade AP Human Geography and 12th grade Government at Bronx Science. -Previously taught 10th grade Global History. -Creates curriculum that focuses on primary source analysis, collaboration with peers, and inquiry-based learning. -Engages in weekly professional development, as well as daily office hours. -Teaches 11th and 12th grade AP Human Geography and 12th grade Government at Bronx Science. -Previously taught 10th grade Global History. -Creates curriculum that focuses on primary source analysis, collaboration with peers, and inquiry-based learning. -Engages in weekly professional development, as well as daily office hours.
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Camp Romaca
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Special Events
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Jun 2021 - Present
-Creates, plans, and executes all operations behind a weekly special event for all 250 campers and 70 staff.-Hosts and leads each event in front of the full camp.
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Social Media Manager
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Mar 2021 - Present
-Curates, plans, and manages Camp Romaca’s Instagram and Facebook pages to engage prospective campers, alumnae, and current families.-Communicates with campers, families, and the camp leadership team to develop and strengthen Romaca's brand on social media platforms.
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Group Head
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
-Served as the group leader for 18 fourteen year old girls during a 7 week summer camp season.-Responsibilities included hosting community building activities between the girls, fostering their social emotional development, health and wellbeing, as well as managing their schedules.-Communicated with parents, Head Counselors, and Wellness Center staff daily to provide (and receive) updates on the campers.
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South Bronx Community Charter High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
-Observed and student taught a 12th grade AP Seminar course (African and Latinx History) three days a week, engaging in virtual teaching, AP exam prep facilitation, lesson planning, and weekly professional development. -Observed a 9th grade Economics and American History course once a week, gaining experience with middle school learners. -Observed and student taught a 12th grade AP Seminar course (African and Latinx History) three days a week, engaging in virtual teaching, AP exam prep facilitation, lesson planning, and weekly professional development. -Observed a 9th grade Economics and American History course once a week, gaining experience with middle school learners.
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East Side Community High School
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
-Observed and supported a 12th grade Postwar Rock and Roll US History course four days a week from October to December, assisting in Zoom breakout room supervision, grading, and remote learning management. -Observed and supported a 12th grade Postwar Rock and Roll US History course four days a week from October to December, assisting in Zoom breakout room supervision, grading, and remote learning management.
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Camp Yalla
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Director of Marketing
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
-Member of the founding Executive Board for Camp Yalla, a virtual Jewish summer camp for 8-12 year olds in quarantine. -Managed Camp Yalla's Instagram and Facebook pages, curating Yalla's graphic content and brand, as well as advertising its programming and staff. -Member of the founding Executive Board for Camp Yalla, a virtual Jewish summer camp for 8-12 year olds in quarantine. -Managed Camp Yalla's Instagram and Facebook pages, curating Yalla's graphic content and brand, as well as advertising its programming and staff.
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Maine Township High School District 207
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
-Observed and assisted 11th grade US History and 12th grade Government classes twice a week from September-December, facilitating group work and differentiation as well as taking field notes and observations alongside two mentor teachers. -Student taught 11th grade US History and 12th grade Government classes five days a week from January-March, engaging in lesson planning, relationship building, and solo teaching. -Observed and assisted 11th grade US History and 12th grade Government classes twice a week from September-December, facilitating group work and differentiation as well as taking field notes and observations alongside two mentor teachers. -Student taught 11th grade US History and 12th grade Government classes five days a week from January-March, engaging in lesson planning, relationship building, and solo teaching.
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Breakthrough New York
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Fellow
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
-Selected from a competitive pool of over 650 applicants to serve as a teaching fellow at BTNY’s Manhattan site. -Facilitated a rigorous 6-week academic college access program for 90 high-potential, underserved middle school students. -Participated in more than 140 hours of pre-summer training to master instructional and management practices (Youth Mental Health First Aid USA certified). -Team taught and lesson planned for rising 8th grade students to analytically read To Kill a Mockingbird. -Team taught a drama/improv elective to rising 7th-9th grade students, engaging students in theatre education through games as well as scene work through contentless scenes. Show less
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Camp Romaca
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counselor
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2018
-Served as a bunk counselor and waterfront instructor (WSI certified) for 5 summers. -Fostered strong relationships with campers for a sense of continual community. -Served as a bunk counselor and waterfront instructor (WSI certified) for 5 summers. -Fostered strong relationships with campers for a sense of continual community.
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Education
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Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Arts - MA, Teaching of Social Studies -
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Secondary Education and Teaching, Political Science -
Charles University in Prague
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Harrison High School