Samantha Sowles
269-753-2396 Professional Profile
samisowles@gmail.com
Williamston, MI
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Secondary Education
Central Michigan University
2010-2015
GPA
3.2
Certifications
Integrated Science (DI)
Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
Next Generation Science Exemplar
Utilizes learning that draws on the
three dimension of the National
Research Council Framework and
NGSS
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Focuses on strategies for safely
defusing anxious, hostile, or violent
behavior
CPR and First Aid
Over the course of three years I have been involved in a diverse set of positions. These
positions have helped shape and mold the educator I am today. My experiences set me
apart from other candidates in that I have a multitude of knowledge and skills in areas that
encompass not only teaching, but learning as a whole. I have seen multiple facets of the
education field that deem me highly efficient in future endeavors.
Teaching Experience
Basic Room Paraprofessional
Williamston Middle School
September 2016- Present
 Integral member of the instructional team to successfully provide services to
individual students in accordance with the goals/objectives, identified by the
Individual Education Plan
 Devise specific strategies for reinforcing materials or skills to special education
students with a variety of disabilities including: cognitive impairment, autism
spectrum disorder, emotional disturbance, ADHD, communication disorders,
and developmental disabilities
 Create and manage proactive strategies to meet students’ behavioral goals
 Facilitate interaction between the special education teachers and the general
education teachers
Long Term Substitute Science Teacher
Williamston Middle School
January- June 2016
 Educated 7th grade students using STEM and NGSS based lessons and activities
 Differentiated lessons to meet students’ various needs, goals, interests, and
learning styles
 Utilized a variety of methods to enhance scientific thinking and skills
 Cultivated a classroom environment that promotes student accountability for
their learning
 Strengthened classroom community through team-building activities
 Enhanced classroom management skills by successfully handling discipline and
behavioral issues by using RTC (Responsible Thinking Process)
Student Teaching
Haslett Middle School
August-December 2015
 Collaborated with team teachers to build and implement eighth grade English
Language Arts and seventh grade Science curriculum
 Established differentiated instruction to improve student learning
 Actively involved in the Response to Intervention Program
 Administered AIMS web testing to over 100 eighth grade students
 Extrapolated student data to project student growth and achievement
throughout the course of the year
 Implemented a serve learning project throughout the entire middle school
 Professional Teaching-Related Experience
Development
Youth Facilitator
Highfields at Attwood School
Next Generation Science Exemplar September- Present
Ingham Intermediate School District
2017  Facilitate various ages of at-risk and low-income youth in reading, writing, and math
skills
Blended Learning  Ability to analyze behavior challenges and adopt an effective course of action
Williamston Middle School  Continuously built and maintained a safe and positive learning environment
2016  Communicated effectively and positively with parents, youth, fellow staff members,
and school personnel
Teacher Candidate Conference
Central Michigan University Assistant Track Coach
2015 Williamston Middle School
April- June 2017
Manuscript Day  Trained and conditioned over 100 athletes in preparation for meets
Central Michigan University  Designed and implemented effective long-distance workouts for male and female
2015 athletes
 Motivated young athletes that encouraged their self-esteem both inside and
Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow outside of track and field
Central Michigan University  Guided a group of boys to break two school records in 4X100 and 4X800 meter
2015 relays

Create, Compose, Connect: Counselor

Teaching Argument with Digital Parks Program
Tools June 2012-August 2013
Central Michigan University  Facilitated a wide range of lessons and activities for children ages 5-12 (practiced
2015 reading comprehension, worked on fine motor skills, and facilitated team building
games)
Institute of Play
 Modified activities for children with disabilities (recreational sports and reading
Central Michigan University
activities)
2015
 Managed successfully discipline and parental concerns with affirmative attitude
and accessible disposition

Online Portfolio Campus Leadership

Committee Member
Collegiate Middle Level Association
August 2011-December 2015
 Actively participated in professional development opportunities (conferences,
speaker’s series, and workshops)
 Strengthened skills as a future middle level educator
 Promoted individual growth through team building activities

Committee Member
Geology Club
August 2012- December 2014
 Discussed and presented environmental findings
 Advanced teaching skills through tutoring, workshops, and group activities that
related to Geology
 Engaged in geological findings throughout campus, including: obtaining rock
samples, classifying rocks, and observing soil near the Chippewa River