Samuel Bloch Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

Created curriculum and taught or co-taught lessons in all subjects, including but not limited to math, social studies, and science.Utilized small class sizes to create personalized learning opportunities for students with specific learning needs.Facilitated classroom community building on a daily basis, fostering a welcoming space where students can find success.Created a space where anti-racism and justice is baked into all parts of the academic and social curriculum.Developed flexible teaching and learning practices for in-person, hybrid and at-home learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.Worked in constant communication with parents both before and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to develop clear expectations for their student’s academic and social growth throughout the year.Built lesson plans using varying mediums of delivery including videos, lectures, games, small group, partner and individual work.July 2019 - June 2022Coached inaugural co-ed Middle School basketball team for Atrium School

Oakland, Ca

I provided individualized math education to select cohorts of below grade-level sixth grade students as a teacher in the Blueprint Math Lab at Bret Harte Middle School in Oakland, California.I taught essential math skills in a differentiated manner based on student need, ability and personality.I developed a data-informed curriculum to measure the efficacy of programing for future years.I co-developed a curriculum for Bret Harte's inaugural "Alternative Learning Days" GrantI participated in Oakland Unified School District professional development; organized school-wide activities such as field trips and dances.

Oakland, Ca

After School TeacherI directed weekly restorative justice circles with after-school students to address and confront issues of inequity and disrespect in school community.I led differentiated after-school program tutoring to 6th-8th grade students in Algebra I and Geometry.I developed system of communication between teaching staff and after-school program to increase transparency surrounding students' assignment deadlines and expectations.6th-8th Grade Basketball CoachI work closely with after-school program to ensure consistent attendance and behavior.I taught a range of basketball specific skills in a clear and fun manner.I encouraged player agency in picking drills, activities and team-builders.

Greater Boston Area

AmeriCorps Member at the Hennigan K-8 School in Jamaica Plain, MA.• Full time service as a tutor, mentor, and role model in a 4th grade classroom of 21 ESL (English as a Second Langauge) students. • Tutor 7 students for a minimum of 15 hours of targeted, differentiated math instruction. • Coach 7 students in social-emotional learning and improving average daily attendance. • Collaborate with partner teacher on instruction, behavior systems and lesson planning.• Write and lead lesson plans for before-school enrichment program; support after-school homework help.Evaluation Working Group Co-Coordinator• Responsible for sharing data and creating data displays for school community• Create progress-monitoring displays for Hennigan team in order to track test score/dosage progressions• Audit team members' evaluation binders and data collectors• Encourage school-wide discussions around evaluation data

- Oversaw hiring process, employee management, and scheduling for 25-person Catering team- Conducted research into customer base and customer base expansion- Communicated with customers to resolve issues related to product and service orders- Organized transition to new, state of the art kitchen

Masters Of Education, Education Policy And Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; Spanish

Activities and Societies: Students of Georgetown, Inc., Club Rock ClimbingCum Laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: Peer Counselor, Basketball