Samantha Turner
Danville
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with a strong background in lesson development and behavior management. Skilled in providing personalized support to diverse student needs, ensuring academic growth and emotional well-being in classroom settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Boyle County Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
After School Program Director
Boyle County Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects, and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Supervised up to 30 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group, and individual safety.
Lead Teacher
Boyle County Head Start
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
Home Daycare Owner
Self
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Child Development
Southern New Hampshire University
Danville, KY 11-2025
Skills
- IEP adherence
- Student inclusion
- Lesson development
- Classroom support
- Project-based learning
- Behavior management
Certification
Child Development Associates Certification
CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Boyle County Schools
08.2025 - Current
After School Program Director
Boyle County Schools
08.2025 - Current
Lead Teacher
Boyle County Head Start
01.2022 - 06.2025
Home Daycare Owner
Self
10.2011 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Human Services/Child Development
Southern New Hampshire University