Samantha Straub

• Facilitate classes and workshops at various grade levels (K-12) within non-traditional classroom and bedside instruction
• Design innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression to provide engage students
• Foster student growth, well-being, and social emotional learning through collaborative learning and problem-solving
• Enhance learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools, resources, and differentiated instruction tailored to the needs of special education students
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other health service stakeholders to establish and review goals for students within the classroom context
• Attend transition meetings to prepare students returning to community schools
• Contribute to student academic and holistic assessments
• Work collaboratively to establish social-emotional, behavioural, and mental health goals within the classroom

Key Achievements

• Nominated for division recognition, highlighting my collaborative efforts in establishing school-based mental health programs.
• Initiated art programming at the Stollery Children's Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, and Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Independent artist with a portfolio of varied accomplishments that specializes in acrylic painting and ceramic art.

• Designs and develops art pieces for clients based on custom orders.
• Experience in kiln firing and working with a variety of mediums.

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Taught grades 7-9 Ceramic Art and Language Arts using an art integrated methodology to meet curricular objectives.
• Used a variety of approaches to instruction and assessment; adapts lessons to meet diverse needs of students.
• Engaged students in the creative process, while cultivating their talents and deepening their knowledge and understanding of visual arts and humanities.
• Supported learners through academic differentiation and culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Fostered positive learning environment by cultivating caring relationships with students and working collaboratively with colleagues and student families.

Key Achievements

• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to introduce a Mental Health Team and Fine Arts Committee.
• Initiated the planning and development of an innovative ceramic art program.

Key Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Taught grades 7-9 Art, English Language Arts & French.
• Participated in junior high Literacy and Art communities of practice as a means to explore arts integration instruction.
• Focused on literacy and language development for diverse student population, particularly English Language Learners.

Key Achievements

• Held lead teacher position in Fine Arts.
• Developed innovative art program and after school art club.
• Created open house displays for visual arts, showcasing student artwork.
• Worked collaboratively with Artist-In-Residence, AJA Louden, in creating school community artwork.

• Taught a variety of subjects within the French Immersion context.