Samantha Vutsinas

Phone: (757)-288-1954 | Email: vutsinsf@dukes.jmu.edu | Portfolio: samanthavutsinas.weebly.com

Education
James Madison University August 2015 - 2020
 Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, with a double minor in Elementary
Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. Master’s Degree in Elementary
Education PreK-6. JMU President’s List Fall, 2017, 2018, and Spring 2019.
Grassfield High School Fall 2011 - Spring 2015
 Grizzly Medallion of Distinction Award Recipient, Chesapeake Sports Club Scholarship recipient,
Cliff Bernard Memorial Scholarship Recipient.

Field Experience
Junior + Senior Year Practicum Fall 2017 and Fall 2018
 Practicum student, Grade 1, Lacey Spring Elementary School
 Practicum student, Grade 4, Riverheads Elementary School
Student Teaching Fall 2019
 Student Teacher, Grade K, B.M. Williams Primary School
 Student Teacher, Grade 4, Camelot Elementary School
Migrant Education Program Spring 2018
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Tutored and mentored a 2 grade English Language Learner.
Big Brother Big Sister - “Big Sister” Fall 2015 - Fall 2017
 Mentored an underprivileged elementary school student in Harrisonburg City.
Teachers for Tomorrow - Student Intern September 2015 - April 2015
 Interned in a First Grade classroom at Cedar Road Elementary School.

Work Experience
Great Bridge Children’s Center November 2014 - June 2016
 Assisted in the Pre-K 1-3 year-old class.
Kline’s Dairy Bar, Shift Manager August 2017 - Present
 Served customers and ensured their needs were met. Oversaw all aspects of the shift.
Volunteer Young Life College Leader March 2016 - Spring 2019
 Worked in a team dynamic to successfully lead others.
 Mentored college students at JMU.
Volunteer Volleyball Coach, Grassfield HS August 2019 - Present
 Assisted with JV and Varsity Women’s Volleyball teams’ practices and games.

International Experience
JMU Study Abroad Experience in Accra, Ghana Summer 2018
 Studied with Ghanaian professors. Volunteered in a local village school.
Hope and a Future Learning Center, Teacher Intern May 2017
 Interned as an English teacher in a school in Chiang Mai, Thailand.