samantha kadis

5th grade teacher at Rocky Mountain Prep charter school. Grade level chair, teacher, and fellow advisor. Responsible for execution of mathematics, reading, and English Language Development curriculum. Previously a lead teacher in 3rd and 2nd grades at Rocky Mountain Prep.

Research Assistant in a longitudinal study on 1st and 2nd graders' reading and mathematics abilities. Using 12 Nashville Public Schools and over 200 individuals; these studies aim to circumvent low achieving students being placed in special education. As a research assistant I administered 5 batteries of diagnostic tests (sight word recognition, fluency, recall, logic, and patterning).

Created digital and print media targeting educators to engage in UWMB’s Brain Building in Progress campaign in conjunction with the Department of Early Education and Care. Organized a volunteer engagement community event: South Shore Baby Shower. Worked with a local bank to pack Baby Basics bags including goods and resources; distributed 50 bags to two local non-profit UWMB agencies serving new and expectant mothers.

in 2013, Nashville Classical Charter School served 95 kindergarteners from diverse populations. As an operations assistant, I helped manage daily operations including organizational structure, and data analysis and entry.

* Group Leader - Camp Robin Hood is an overnight sports camp on Lake Ossipee * Counselor and Group Leader for girls ages 7-15. Responsible for campers’ safety and enjoyment throughout the summer as well as management of 5 staff. * Organized and led group sports, games, White Mountains hiking trips, and play-day competitions against local camps. * Planned and led a 3-day excursion to Boston, MA. Responsible for transportation, health and entertainment of 15 campers.

* Analyzed teaching styles, classroom environments, and student-teacher / student-student interactions. Developed detailed lesson plans and reflections. Work was evaluated by Vanderbilt University Professors and mentor classroom teachers. * Thomas Edison Elementary (Spring 2011) – Reading Tutor for second grade student * Edmondson Elementary School (Fall 2010) – Student Teacher for third grade – language arts & reading * Whitsitt Elementary School (Spring 2010) – Student Teacher for fourth grade – mathematics & science * East Academy (Fall 2009) – Student Teacher for second grade – social studies

2nd grade teacher at University Prep charter school. Grade level chair and teacher of 31 scholars. Responsible for planning and execution of reading and mathematics lessons.

* – Nashville, TN (January- March 2012) * Full Time Student Teacher for fifth grade - language arts & reading * 8-week full-time student teaching of language arts and reading, including 15 days of solo-teaching. * Focus on vocabulary acquisition, grammar skills, writing skills and reading development through a variety of genres.

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder of Hawken Relay for Life, Blood Drive Coordinator, Bone Marrow Registration Drive Coordinator, Peer-Leader, Varsity Tennis and Lacrosse.

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Chair of Vanderbilt Relay for Life, Tour Guide for AmbassaDores, Member of Kappa Delta Sorority, Alumni of Vanderbilt Interest Projects.