Samantha Lynn Faletti

1626 N Gulley Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128

sfaletti11@gmail.com 313-207-6480

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Flint, MI

Master of Arts: Urban Education w/ Secondary Teacher Certification
Expected Graduation Date: May 2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Arts & Sciences; minor in German
Degree Received: August 2011

MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Beijing Royal School, Beijing, China

July 2014August 2014
Teacher
Instructed a speech and debate course for 100 students with four
different camp sessions
Collaborated and coached talent show acts for a class consisting of 25
students
Developed and instructed a dance-fitness class for 25 students each
camp session
Teaching Internship, Reutlingen, Germany
Teacher Assistant
June 2010July 2010
Observed grade levels 5-8 in German and English as a foreign
language courses
Taught course modules for classes in grades 5-8
Facilitated in making lesson plans with lead teacher
Attended teacher conferences in order to learn educational methods,
ideas and plans

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, University YES Academy

September 2014May 2015
Detroit, MI
Design and implement units and lessons aligned with Common Core
State Standards for 7th grade English Language Arts
Adapt classroom instruction and assessments by using real world
examples, technology and curriculum programs, such as Amplify, to
optimize student achievement in a school with 80% free and reduced
lunches
Establish rapport with students and families by a creating positive and
respectful environment and encouraging dialogue through regular
communication
Develop and analyze ongoing informal and formal assessment to
measure effectiveness of teaching and increase student learning,
modifying instruction when needed
Provide modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners
from wide range of backgrounds, including students with IEPs

Attend staff professional development meetings and discuss

collaboration with various teachers to incorporate various contents
within the English class
City Camp, Detroit, MI
June 2013August 2013
Classroom Assistant
Coordinated with lead teacher to develop daily lesson plans
Facilitated and supported field trips and program activities for campers
each week
Assisted lead teacher with maintaining a classroom atmosphere
conducive to learning for campers ages 5-13
City Year, Detroit, MI
June 2013
Service Leader
Facilitated with training workshops for 90 corps members

July 2012-

Led a team of seven in service for 10 months

Tutored fifteen 9th grade students four days/week in English Language
Arts
Built, maintained and supported relationships with teachers, staff and
administration within the school
Brainstormed, coordinated and executed 8 projects to refurbish and
improve Osborn High School for the city-wide Martin Luther King, Jr.
service day

City Year, Detroit, MI

August
2011-June 2012
Corp Member
Supported thirteen 7th grade students four days/week as a tutor,
mentor and program leader
Monitored select students progress academically and behaviorally
Coordinated behavior program for 30 children between grades 6 th-8th
Developed and led lesson plans for an after school Art Club program
Engaged in community service projects with various non-profit
organizations

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

Special Education and Behavioral Connections, Dearborn, MI

September 2014-present
Behavior Technician
Provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment to children
diagnosed with language, communication, behavioral and
developmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work one-on-one with clients implementing programs designed by
Certified Behavior Analyst
Communicate with parents on clients progress and at-home strategies
Childtime, Detroit, MI

Classroom Assistant
September 2013July 2014
Planned and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional,
intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
Supported teacher in lessons according to a specific topic or theme of
the week
Communicated with parents about progress, problems or overall
situations

SKILLS

German Language: Conversational proficiency; Eight years learning,

speaking and writing
Volunteer, Detroit Childrens Hospital, December 2011-March 2012
Professional Development: Love & Logic, Spring 2012
Professional Development: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation,
Hispanic Culture & Life, Spring 2012