Samantha Kelly
Greer,
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management and early literacy development. Proven ability to deliver engaging instruction and maintain a positive learning environment, ensuring student safety and continuity of learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Greenville County School District
2025.08 - Current
- Delivered effective instruction in absence of regular teachers, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
Second Grade Teacher
Duncan Chapel Elementary School
2016.08 - 2020.05
- Developed and delivered engaging, standards-based lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and ability levels.
- Maintained a positive, structured classroom environment that supported student learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Mitchell Road Elementary School
2015.08 - 2016.04
- Assisted lead teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction for kindergarten students.
- Planned and implemented small-group and whole-group activities focused on early literacy, math and social-emotional development.
- Used play-based and hands-on learning strategies to engage young learners and support skill development.
- Maintained a nurturing, safe and engaging classroom environment conducive to early childhood learning.
Student Teacher, Preschool
Greenview Child Development Center
2015.01 - 2015.05
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment that encouraged creativity and emotional development in preschoolers.
- Collaborated with staff to create a cohesive curriculum aligned with developmental standards.
- Assessed student progress through observations and adapted instructional strategies accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC2016-05
Skills
- Communication & teamwork
- Early literacy development
- Organization & reliability
- Classroom management support
- Child supervision & safety
- Multitasking abilities
- Adaptability & flexibility
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Greenville County School District
2025.08 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Duncan Chapel Elementary School
2016.08 - 2020.05
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Mitchell Road Elementary School
2015.08 - 2016.04
Student Teacher, Preschool
Greenview Child Development Center
2015.01 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Additional Training
- Completed Orton-Gillingham Approach Classroom Educator Training | Fall 2016