Samantha Molinaro

Mentor at Theatre In Education (T.I.E) & Improvisational Theatre Coaching (2013-09 – 2015-08)

• Mentored students from primary to 5th grade in the performing arts
• Studied ethical responsibility in entertainment regarding youth audiences
• Planned and facilitated theatre based workshops for students grades 6-8
• Constructed and performed programming and shows for respective student audiences

Counsellor at Camp Kintail (2011-01 – 2014-12)

• Provided basic daily care for children aged 3-16
• Maintained the ability to recognize and report signs of neglect and abuse
• Partook in daily site maintenance and sanitation
• Participated in continual professional learning and certification relevant to the field (ie. non-violent crisis intervention, sensitivity training).
• Provided one on one counseling to high needs campers (both physical and cognitive)

Program Director at Camp Kintail (2015-01 – 2015-12)

• Created seasonal programming within the domains of art, literacy and expression.
• Adapted programming to be developmentally appropriate for a wide age range (4-16)
• Adapted programming to promote inclusion of campers with differing needs and abilities
• Was the lead facilitator of aforementioned programming

Inclusion Facilitator at Workside Childcare Center (2019-03 – 2019-07)

• Worked one on one with a student possessing visual and auditory impairment
• Worked in infant, toddler, and preschool classroom settings
• Worked closely with educator team to ensure seamless transitions throughout the day
• Assisted in meal distribution and monitoring
• Assisted in room maintenance and sanitation
• Assisted in nap time and bathroom routines throughout the week
• Assisted in facilitating field trips and various other outings

Early Childhood Educator at Learning Tree Academy (2019-08 – 2020-08)

• Partook in ongoing professional development (ex. ASQ- 3 training )
• Created and facilitated child-lead, inclusive programming for preschool aged children
• Maintained responsive and respectful relationships with families and communicated effectively through electronic and face to face correspondence
• Upheld ministry standards in regard to health and safety regulations and expectations (ie. appropriate ratios, sanitization)

Online and In Person Private Tutor at Starbugs, Cambly, Chegg, TutorBright (2017-08 – 2025-06)

• Facilitates lessons for children ages 3-16
• Conducts individual and group sessions, with according variances to ensure appropriate and effective teaching
• Works directly with ESL learners
• Creates individual learning plans for each student by working closely with families to establish goals and strategies

Personal Educator at Home Care (2020-09 – 2021-06)

• Works closely with the family to ensure all daily tasks are accomplished (house maintenance, food preparation etc)
• Follows the Kindergarten Document to meet learning expectations
• Creates programming that achieves all OE's and SE's in an engaging and wholistic manner
• Documents the children's learning each day for the family's review in the evenings

Lead RECE at Licensed Before and After School Programming (2021-09 – 2022-09)

• Plans and facilitates before and after school programming for children ages K-Gr.6 following aforementioned RECE standards and expectations.

Employee and Occasional Supply at UGDSB (2021-09 – 2022-09)

• Provides daily supervision for break coverage with students aged K-Gr.8
• Frequently supplies for K-8 in a variety of roles including ECE, EA and OCT

Elementary Teacher at Wellington Hall Academy (2022-09 – 2025-06)

• Designs, delivers, and evaluates students upon curriculum for K/1 homeroom
• Designs, delivers, and evaluates students upon curriculum for K-8 dance and drama

Elementary Teacher at InnOvoak School (2025-09 – Present)

• Homeroom gr.1 educator and supplementary specialist educator for K - 3

Studies in Language Arts and Literature – University of Guelph (2015-01 – 2018-12)

Diploma in Early Childhood Education – Fanshawe (2020-01 – 2021-12)