Samantha Schmaier

High School Social Studies Teacher at Bronx High School of Science
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Purchase, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Czech Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Social Studies Teacher
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Special Events
      • 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.

    • Social Media Manager
      • 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.

    • Group Head
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • 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.

    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • Director of Marketing
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Teacher
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Fellow
      • 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

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Counselor
      • 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.

Education

  • Teachers College, Columbia University
    Master of Arts - MA, Teaching of Social Studies
    2020 - 2021
  • Northwestern University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Secondary Education and Teaching, Political Science
    2016 - 2020
  • Charles University in Prague
    2018 -
  • Harrison High School

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