Samantha Wheeler
Kokomo
Summary
Education professional dedicated to enhancing student engagement and academic success. Provides focused one-on-one and small-group instruction while monitoring progress and reinforcing behavioral standards. Cultivates positive relationships to support diverse learners and tailors instructional strategies to meet individual needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Taylor Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Independently manage classroom instruction and student behavior across multiple grade levels.
- Implement teacher lesson plans while maintaining structure, engagement, and classroom expectations.
- Adapt instruction and classroom support based on student needs and learning styles.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
Paraprofessional
Taylor Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver one-on-one and small-group instructional support to reinforce academic skills and improve student understanding.
- Reinforced lessons and engaged students through differentiated instruction to enhance understanding and participation.
- Assist with classroom management by reinforcing behavioral expectations and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress and communicated insights to teachers, aiding in tailored instructional planning.
- Organized classroom routines and transitions to optimize daily operations and maximize instructional time.
- Build positive relationships with students to encourage confidence, participation, and academic growth.
Student Services Secretary
Western High School
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Communicated professionally with students, families, teachers, and administrators in a fast-paced school environment.
- Managed attendance records, student scheduling, and confidential student documentation.
- Supported daily school operations and administrative functions to ensure efficiency and organization.
- Developed strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills within an educational setting.
Patient Care Tech
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assisted with daily living activities to support patient independence and comfort.
- Communicated care plans to patients and families, ensuring clarity and promoting adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and improve overall outcomes.
Production Worker
FCA / Stellantis
12.2012 - 03.2021
- Achieved consistent production targets through effective team collaboration.
- Operated machinery to manufacture parts and products adhering to specifications.
- Assisted in assembling components into finished products to meet quality standards.
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
Indiana Army National Guard
02.2008 - 05.2014
- Organized logistics for field exercises including transportation coordination and supply management.
- Managed inventory control for military supplies and equipment.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Ivy Tech Community College
05-2026
Skills
- Individual and small-group instruction
- Classroom support
- Support for instructional needs
- Student assessment
- Recordkeeping and organization
- Motivating student engagement
- Building relationships
- Collaborative adaptability in teams
- Family communication
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License
- Technical Certificate in Elementary Education
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Taylor Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Taylor Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Student Services Secretary
Western High School
08.2023 - 08.2025
Patient Care Tech
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
Production Worker
FCA / Stellantis
12.2012 - 03.2021
Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)
Indiana Army National Guard
02.2008 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Elementary Education
Ivy Tech Community College