Samantha Eden Oakey Email & Phone Number

Lake Mary, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, United States

I manage several various-sized groups of children each day, grades K-8, delegating their tasks with clear instruction and communication, and making sure they follow through, stay on task and complete what their permanent teacher requires of them.I command respect and establish authority in the class, while being attentive, observant, kind, empathetic and as informative to the children as I can be of what is expected of them, regarding behavior and assignments.I must be as organized and… Show more I manage several various-sized groups of children each day, grades K-8, delegating their tasks with clear instruction and communication, and making sure they follow through, stay on task and complete what their permanent teacher requires of them.I command respect and establish authority in the class, while being attentive, observant, kind, empathetic and as informative to the children as I can be of what is expected of them, regarding behavior and assignments.I must be as organized and quick as possible with addressing the class, taking attendance, addressing distracting or disruptive behavior as it comes up, and collecting classwork for the permanent teacher to review.I must also be flexible and prepared at all times for anything - being called in the morning of, not being given a roster, a broken room key, no access to classroom technology, large hard-to-handle classes, vague directions from absent teachers, kids missing supplies and textbooks, drama and fights starting in class, bullying and derogatory words being used by students, etc.I always prepare my supplies and wardrobe the night before, to make sure I am as punctual and early as possible, prepared with as many supplies as I may need. I set an example for kids in every aspect of my role - from preparation to follow-up outside of class. Show less

Princeton, Florida, United States

United States

I lead field trip tours for MDCPS students, especially Title 1 schools. I facilitate conversations about our exhibitions and collection, with up to 20 students at a time, from kindergarten - 12th grade. I teach about the history of PAMM, its architecture, museum etiquette, and why we protect the art; the elements of art, principles of design, and whatever the group at hand would benefit from and enjoy learning.I greet students at bus drop-off, help teachers organize students into tour… Show more I lead field trip tours for MDCPS students, especially Title 1 schools. I facilitate conversations about our exhibitions and collection, with up to 20 students at a time, from kindergarten - 12th grade. I teach about the history of PAMM, its architecture, museum etiquette, and why we protect the art; the elements of art, principles of design, and whatever the group at hand would benefit from and enjoy learning.I greet students at bus drop-off, help teachers organize students into tour groups, and facilitate transitions between tours, lunchtimes, and bus loading, for several schools at a time on most days. I plan monthly recurring programs for families and kids of all ages, including tours for babies and their caregivers, 3-to-5-year-olds, and an internship-style teen program.As a Teaching Artist, I offer site-based activities in different areas of the museum, including public Second Saturdays, and reservation-based Art Storytime. I have also worked as a team member for an outreach program called PAMM Storytime at United Way, meeting at the campus on 3250 SW 3 Ave every Wednesday for the 2019-2020 school year.A lesser-known part of my job includes constant refreshing of my skills, learning and testing out new techniques for behavior management, and ongoing research into PAMM’s current and future exhibitions. I have participated in several All Kids Included workshops, learning about universal design, adaptive methods for engaging all types of differently-abled students on tours, and how to communicate with all kids according to their specific needs. Every few months, I am also shadowed by colleagues and managers as I give a school tour, in order to receive feedback. Finally, I consider all my reading, researching, and ongoing art practice as an education for myself as an individual and a community leader. The more I nourish my mind and look for novel approaches to art and contemporary interpretations of it, the more equipped I am to relay this to students on tours. Show less

Miami, Florida

In this role, I represented the face of Miami to a local and international visitor base through courteous and empathetic customer service. As a VSA, I was attuned to customer needs and able to anticipate them. I sought to provide answers for any questions someone had regarding the museum, our exhibitions, or Miami in general. I was punctual and always looked sharp, dressing smart casual, business casual or semi-formal depending on the occasion.I grew proficient in sales of daily… Show more In this role, I represented the face of Miami to a local and international visitor base through courteous and empathetic customer service. As a VSA, I was attuned to customer needs and able to anticipate them. I sought to provide answers for any questions someone had regarding the museum, our exhibitions, or Miami in general. I was punctual and always looked sharp, dressing smart casual, business casual or semi-formal depending on the occasion.I grew proficient in sales of daily admission and communicating accurate rates and discounts for certain visitors. I also upsold and encouraged renewing museum memberships, and provided information about each level and their different benefits.I entered membership data and daily admission check-in using Altru. I created and edited constituent profiles, logged activities, and pickups of packages i.e. art fair passes and logged public tour attendance counts for director of docents. I understood the significance of these data captures in painting the pictures of our visitors’ needs and expectations for how the museum could enrich their lives.I offered bag/coat check, renting out lockers, calling taxis for visitors, and restocking gallery notes throughout the exhibitions - being “the eyes and the ears” of the museum.I also helped other departments when needed, including event check-ins for development, and answering phones and data entry for membership. Show less

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

As a barista, I provided excellent customer service as a sales associate. I'm able to handle extreme circumstances and multitask well without compromising the quality of my work. I have received multiple awards such as the “Coffee Passport” award and "M.U.G. Awards" demonstrating thorough knowledge and understanding of Starbucks products and strong work ethic.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

At this lovely tea house at 205 Aragon Ave in Coral Gables, I provided teatender and waiting table service. I have been commended for providing firsthand knowledge of tea preparation, history, culture, and health benefits to customers interested in lifestyle/diet change and finding quality blends. This was a life-changing little place to work!

Miami, Florida, United States

It was at Christ Fellowship's Downtown MIA location where I got connected to The Artisan Lounge and had my first experience in art studio management, event planning, art exhibition curation and digital advertising and content creation.I was part of the team that put together an exhibition titled Scars and Stripes, which was open to the public in May 2015.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: Exhibited in 4 group exhibitions In my upper level work I studied a wide variety of mediums, such as collage.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: PTK member In 2014 I was awarded the Art department’s Frances Wolfson scholarship as well as the Academic.

Entertainment Technology, Fine Art, 4.0