Samantha Cherry Lee Samantha.c.lee@pepperdine.

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Summary of Qualifications

Effective communicator to a wide range of people

Education

MA in Teaching July 2020

Pepperdine University Los Angeles, California

BA in Communication March 2019

Minor in Education Studies
University of California, San Diego La Jolla, California GPA: 3.46 Major GPA: 3.6

AA in General Studies June 2017

El Camino College Torrance, California GPA: 3.67

Work History

City of El Segundo
Recreation Leader II August 2013 – Present El Segundo, CA

 Staff lead at city-wide events: 4th of July Celebration, Hometown Fair, and Halloween Frolic.
 Assist with planning and coordinating Coed Youth Basketball League including distribution of information, registration of
participants, ordering of uniforms, practice and game scheduling.
 Coach of Coed Youth Basketball - managing and coaching two teams at once, ages ranging from second to fifth grade.
 Work closely with Recreation Specialists and Recreation Coordinators to carry out the directives and various functions within
Camps, the Teen Center, the Plunge, and Special Event program areas.
 Organize and implement the El Segundo REACT Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Finding title, gold, silver, and bronze sponsors to
support funding of the Teen Center.
 Train, mentor, and discipline subordinate staff at Spring Break and Summer camps of 30 plus part-time staff members.
 Walk in Annual Christmas Parade to represent the City of El Segundo Parks and Recreation
 Communicate effectively, develop and maintain relationships with parents and children in the community
 Assist in schedule staffing, coordinating, and planning daily activities, field trips, and sports days for Summer Camps.
 Representative at local events to represent the programs we have to offer and give more information out to the public

UCSD’s Partners at Learning Program

Mentor / Tutor / Para Educator January 2018 - Present Los Angeles Area/San Diego County

 Assist underrepresented and underserved preK-12 students and schools

 Work closely with students that need specialized attention for math tests and writing workshops
 Strive to enhance preK-12 students’ achievement and motivation both academically and personally
 Lead volunteer at youth events presented at UCSD
 Give campus tours to elementary school and middle school students at UCSD
 PAL Partner schools are typically in lower income neighborhoods, majority of students are on free and reduced lunch

Infinite Learning Athletic Program

Coach / Mentor September 2015 – October 2018 El Segundo, CA

 Coached girls’ volleyball at El Segundo Middle School

 Teach youth athletes cognitive and physical skills at the recreational level
 Provide a meaningful, purposeful experience for every student athlete regardless of ability, inability or disability
 Organized and conducted tryouts, practices and games for over thirty-five participants
 Managed game strategies on play to play basis
 Supervised and oversaw drill work and evaluated skill levels of individual players to both new and experienced players
 Inspire young girls to grow into strong, confident women
  Monitored and evaluated performance and progression of athletes’ skills throughout the season

Babysitter
Clientele of over twenty local families May 2011 – Present El Segundo, CA

 Became an in-demand babysitter with many repeat and referral clients

 Strong multitasking ability for handling several children at one time
 Exceptional maturity and patience in handling difficult situations and children
 High adaptability to a variety of household environments and family lifestyle and dynamics
 Provide homework assistance after school and occasional tutor hours (or tutoring services) including learning to read,
write, math, and science
 Have many hours of experience with children that have Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Congenital heart defect
 Valuable experience in all aspects of infant care and youth
 Provide transportation to and from school, practices, activities, classes, etc.
 Prepare and set up a weekly schedule of games and drills consisting of agility, skills, coordination, and speed
 Monitored the sugar and glucose intake of both children, and regulated the quantity of snacks allowed
 Arrange play dates with the parents of family friends
 Household duties such as preparing means, cleaning, dishes, laundry, etc.
 Flexibility for traveling with families both internationally and domestically

Certifications and Awards

Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers – September 2018

Dean’s List Fall 2015 – Winter 2018
Provost Honors – Spring 2018
Undergraduate Communication Society Member – September 2017-Present
California Parks and Recreation Society Student Scholarship and Membership 2017 & 2018
American Association of University Women Scholarship and Membership 2018-Present
UCSD Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women 2017-2018
El Camino College Honor’s Transfer Program June 2015-June 2017

Skills and Background

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Excellent Communication Skills, CPR and First Aid Certified

Interests: Reading, bike riding, going to the beach, exercising and traveling