SAMANTHA E.
CONDON
303 Avena Circle • Naperville, IL 60565 • (630) 542-8530 • scondon95@gmail.com
PROFILE
Accomplished Oakland University student athlete and 2018 graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Elementary Education. I am seeking to further my education by earning a graduate degree in Special Education
with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder. My career ambition is to become a special education teacher while also
leveraging my athletic experience as a volleyball coach for the district in which I am fortunate enough to teach.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, Rochester, MI Fall 2013-Winter 2018
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Major Endorsement in Language Arts, Minor Endorsement in Math
Licensure:
Michigan Teaching License
EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching Internship, North Hill Elementary School, Rochester, MI Sept. 2017-April 2018
Taught in a second-grade classroom of 28 primary middle-class students
Designed and implemented lessons plans
Embraced and encouraged the diversity in students
Learned about students on a personal level so that lessons can be geared towards their interests
Differentiated lessons to address students’ individual needs
Worked closely with the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
Collaborated with a team of teachers to create a plan for student learning
Addressed social and emotional needs of students
Attended Professional Development and Staff meetings
Attended after school activities to promote student involvement
Analyzed and interpreted assessment data to adjust teaching
Monitored and attended to classroom management
Youth Volleyball Coach
Legacy Volleyball Club, Novi, MI December 2017-Present
Rob Beam Volleyball Camps, Rochester, MI Summer 2014-Present
Sports Performance Volleyball Club, Aurora, IL Summer 2014
Developed practice plans that strengthened players’ skills and team cohesion
Provided personalized, individual instruction to help players further develop their skills
Motivated and trained athletes to develop their skills as volleyball players and as positive teammates
Empowered players to set and attain goals
Field Placements Experiences
Deerfield Elementary, Auburn, MI January – May 2017
Assisted in a second-grade classroom
Auburn Elementary, Auburn, MI January – May 2016
Assisted in a first-grade classroom
Jack Harvey Elementary, Sterling Heights, MI August – November 2016
Assisted in a third-grade classroom
Edmonson Elementary, Madison Heights, MI January -May 2015
Assisted in a fifth-grade classroom
AFFILIATIONS/ ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NCAA Division I Volleyball Player, Oakland University, Fall 2013-Spring 2018
2018 Future Leader Award Recipient
2018 Senior CLASS Award Nominee
2015, 2016, 2017 Women’s Athlete of the Year Nominee
3 Time Team Captain
4 Time First-Team All Horizon League
3 Time Academic All Horizon League
3 Time Golden Grizzly Award Recipient
Student Athlete Advisory Committee Vice President, Oakland University, Fall 2017-Spring 2018
Promoted positive change within the Athletic Enterprise at Oakland University
Assisted the facilitation and leading of solution-driven discussions
Volunteer Companion for Camp Quality Michigan, Fenton, MI, Summer 2017-Present
Responsible for creating a week of fun for a child battling cancer
Built a lasting relationship with a child and her family.
Created an environment for hope, laughter, and friendship.
Special Needs Teacher Assistant, Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IL, 2011-2013
Assisted in a multi-needs classroom for students with cognitive impairments
Reinforced curriculum in positive social interactions
SKILLS
Certifications: Red Cross CPR Certified, December 2017
Technical Skills: Proficient in iMovie, Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Terrapin Logo, and
SMARTBoard.
References available upon request.
