SAMANTHA SCHIPS

S A M A N T H A . S C H I P S @ C O RT L A N D. E D U
(845)-707-1061

CONTACT INFORMATION

Local Address:

Permanent
Address:

1 West Campus Circle

Cortland, New York 13045
375 Van Tuyl rd.
Barryville, New York 12719

EXPERIENCE

01.2016 - Present
Dryden, New York

McDonalds

Crew Member
Provided friendly costumer service.
Handled customer transactions.
Presented food and drink orders to the customer.
2014 - Present
SUNY Cortland Residence Life
Cortland, New York

Green Representative
Inspired sustainable lifestyles through peer to peer
environmental education programs geered to
contribute to a more eco-friendly and sustainable
campus.
06.2015 - 08.2015 4-H Camp Shankitunk
York

Delhi, New

Core Staff: Backpacking/Wilderness Trip Supervisor

Developed week-long course curriculum.
Developed trip itineraries.
Accomodated medical needs.
Supervised counselor trip leaders and counselors.
Prepared meals, and accomdated special dietary
needs.
20112014
Delhi, New York

4-H

Camp

Shankitunk

Camp Counselor with Nature Specialty

Provided youth with a fun and safe environment in
which they could learn skills, make friends, and gain
an appreciation for nature.
Supervised campers.

Developed a week-long course curriculum to foster

student engagement and learning.
Supervised campers and counselors engaged in
nature activities.

2009-2012
Forestburgh, New York

Hartwood

Club

Food Service Worker/Housekeeper

Assisted in the preparation and serving of food.

Accomodated guests needs in individual rooms and

the dining room.
Managed the dining room.

Cleaned dishes, linens and rooms used in all events.

EDUCATION

2012-2016

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY

B.S. in Adolescent Education/English

3.06 Cumulative G.P.A.

3.5 Major G.P.A.

INTERNSHIPS & FIELD EXPERIENCE

08.2015- 12. 2015

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York

Teaching Assistant : COR 101: The Cortland Experience

Supported Freshman students through their first semester transition

into college.
Designed and facilitated two lessons focused on the needs and interests
of the students.
Collaborated with Professor to create course syllabus and curriculum.
2

Communicated with and scheduled guest speakers.

Completed a cumulative research project that was presented at the

COR 101 TA symposium.

09.2015 12. 2015

Vestal Middle School

Vestal, New York

Host Teacher: Ginelle Jones

Observed 50 hours in a Grade 8 English classroom.

Planned and executed a lesson tailored to the needs of the host

teachers curriculum and the students.

02.2016 05. 2016

Onondaga High School

Nedrow, New York

Host Teacher: Santana Cummings

Observed 50 hours in a Grade 11 English Classroom

Observed 15 hours with a focus on students with I.E.P.s or 504s

Planned and executed a lesson tailored to the writing needs of the

students.

CERTIFICATIONS & WORKSHOPS

Red Cross Responding to Emergencies (CPR & AED) certification

Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE)

Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect

(CARR)
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)