Secily Samarin
Chester,VA
Summary
Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Life Christian Academy
02.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by the teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Camp Counselor
Camp Alkulana
05.2015 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
Delivery Associate
Home Depot
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries, maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging circumstances without compromising the quality of work or customer satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Strengthened company reputation by delivering exceptional customer service and support.
- Managed high call volume while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Displayed exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting colleagues and fostering teamwork in meeting company objectives.
- Proactively identified potential issues affecting delivery success, taking corrective action as needed to maintain performance standards.
- Assisted with warehouse operations, including inventory management and order fulfillment tasks as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Teacher Education
John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA12.2023
No Degree - Social Sciences Education
Radford University
Radford, VAHigh School Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School
Chester, VA05.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Customer Service and Engagement
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Life Christian Academy
02.2024 - Current
Delivery Associate
Home Depot
12.2020 - 05.2021
Camp Counselor
Camp Alkulana
05.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Teacher Education
John Tyler Community College
No Degree - Social Sciences Education
Radford University
High School Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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