Resume

Samantha D. Lam

samanthalam@johnston.k12.nc.us

Education

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro                                              Graduated - May 2015            

Master of Library and Information Studies, with School Media Licensure

East Carolina University                                                                          Graduated - December 2002

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Child Development and Family Relations

Professional Employment

West Clayton Elementary School                                                                     
January 2015 - Present                   

1012 S. Lombard St. Clayton, NC 27520                                                        
(919)553-7113

Media Coordinator

·         Digital Learning Coach

·         Dedicated to educating every student through engaging lessons in a rich school library program

·         Committed to literacy by providing a collection that can be maximized by all readers

Smithfield-Selma High School                                                                            
August 2013 – January 2015

700 East Booker Dairy Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577                                           
(919)934-5191

Media Coordinator

·         Facilitate collaboration through engagement and a commitment to learning research-based strategies for effective teaching

·         Digital Learning Coach

·         Information Liaison

·         Smithfield-Selma Student Association (SSSA) and SSS Book Club Advisor

Holy Redeemer School                                                                                          
August 2007 – June 2010

915 Vine St. Philadelphia, PA 19107                                                                   
(267)577-1063

Teacher of 5^th through 8^th grade Science and 6^th grade English 

·         Differentiated instructions to meet diverse needs of my students

·         Developed and strengthened literacy skills with ESL students

·         Role modeled a cheerful and positive disposition with strong leadership skills

Eckerd Youth Alternatives Camp E-How-Kee                                                    
July 2004 – September 2006

397 Culbreath Rd., Brooksville, FL 34602                                                           
(727) 461-2990

 Teacher/Master Counselor                                                

·         Designed appropriate IEPs (Individual Education Plan),  reflecting both educational and therapeutic content

·         Provided twenty four hour care and guidance for youth in a safe and therapeutic environment

·         Mediated children, their families, and staff by effectively communicating needs

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Taught fourth grade English while studying abroad at Lapland University, Finland

Tutored grades K-8 in after school program for four years in Philadelphia, PA

Created REACH Mentor Program for grades 8-12 in Philadelphia, PA

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Eckerd Youth Alternatives Employee of the Year, 2005

JCS Media Specialist of the Year Nominee, 2013-2014