Elsie Samson Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, NY, US

Syracuse, New York, United States

New Hartford, New York, United States

Syracuse, New York, United States

Syracuse, New York, United States

Bronx, New York

I taught fifth grade math at Brilla, a charter middle school in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. In March, our school went virtual and I taught my students remotely until the end of the school year.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Substitute teacher with SEEQS: the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability, a secondary public charter school that focuses on project-based and community-based learning.

• Tutor students in math, from basic to college-level math
• Tutor students in the American English language (all levels)
• Tutor students in the Spanish language (K-12 level)

United States

Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia

• Taught the English language at the high school IE Isabel Maria Cuesta Gonzalez sede Mauricio Lopez in La Guajira, Colombia
• Worked with the staff to organize cultural events, including a trashion fashion talent show and a beach clean-up
• Led two weekly English Clubs: one for students and one for teachers

Oakland, CA, USA

• Substitute taught with Education for Change (EFC), a charter group of elementary and middle schools in the Fruitvale and East Oakland neighborhoods
• EFC schools are: Achieve Academy, ASCEND, Cox Academy, Epic, Lazear Charter Academy, and Learning Without Limits

Skyline High School, Oakland, CA, USA

• Taught four classes of freshmen Algebra 1 and one mixed-grade class of Geometry
• Taught math individually, in pairs and in groups to maximize student learning, increase student talking time, and work with OUSD’s Common Core curriculum
• Collaborated with the Atlas (freshman) math team throughout the week to align units and assessments, improve our Common Core instruction, and share lesson plans
• Collaborated with my house team (my students'​ core subject teachers) throughout the week to discuss our students, identify their needs, and take action on those needs
• Established a trusting relationship with my students
• Communicated with many parents and guardians on a weekly basis

Urban Promise Academy, Oakland, CA, USA

• Led and co-taught seventh and eighth grade math at UPA in Aim High's summer program
• Created hands-on lessons using Aim High workbooks, online resources and original ideas
• Mentored and collaborated with my co-teacher Elijah

Roots International Academy, Oakland, CA, USA

• Taught five classes to East Oakland students that had multiple teachers leave them earlier in the school year
• Taught math in pairs lessons to: increase student work time, give individualized help, andincrease students’ math levels, as most students were 1-2 years behind in math
• Added structure by establishing classroom rules, routines and lessons

San Francisco, CA, USA

• Brand Ambassador for Studiomix, a locally-owned fitness club in San Francisco
• Connect with members at the club and give them quality service
• Work with the team on events, strategy and ideas
• Promote Studiomix offline and online
• Represent Studiomix wherever I am

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy, San Francisco, CA, USA

• Substitute taught and observed classes at KIPP SF Bay Academy, the highest-performing middle school in the San Francisco Unified School District
• Acquired skills in classroom management and teaching at the middle school level
• Frequently discussed and received feedback from the principal and teachers

Willow Creek Academy, Sausalito, CA, USA

• Led and co-taught sixth grade math and science at the Marin City campus in Aim High’s summerprogram
• Created hands-on lessons using Aim High workbooks, online resources and original ideas
• Mentored my co-teacher Josh (a high school senior) into a co-teaching environment
• After four weeks, 44% of my students performed 19-33% higher on the math assessment

Casariche, Spain

• Taught the English language (UK version) to children, ages 5 to 11 years, at CEIP Lope de Vega - a bilingual elementary school in Andalucía, Spain
• Led and co-taught classes of 20-30 students, using textbooks, original lessons or creative improvisation, such as songs and physical activities
• Created original lesson plans for beginner level in English language, bilingual sciences and American culture
• Participated in school events, field trips, and community celebrations and events

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

Rochester, New York Area

Rochester, New York Area

Greater Boston Area

Rochester, New York Area

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Whole Earth Club

Master Of Education In Curriculum Studies: Stems²

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology Management

Activities and Societies: Reporter Magazine, Engineers for a Sustainable World, Phi Sigma Pi

Bachelor’S Degree, New Media Interactive Development

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Pi, IT Student Organization, PUB (digital printing club), Reporter Magazine, WITR (campus radio.