​Samantha Draper
Secondary ELA Instructor
​ELA 10 Teacher
Howard High School of Technology, Wilmington, DE
2011-present
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​​Developed & implemented iPad standards-based lessons
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Created class website where students accessed all materials​
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​Worked in Small Learning Communities (SLCs) &
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)​
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Increased DCAS scores by 42%
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Create computerized assessments aligned with DCAS
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Utilized Triand to make data-based classroom decisions
ELA 10 Teacher
Sussex Central High School, Georgetown, DE
2010-2011
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Increased DCAS scores by 41%
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Used Smart Board & software in every lesson
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Worked collaboratively in SLCs & PLCs​
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Presented at the 2013 Annual National School Board Association conference with a team made up of two principals & three teachers. ​
Co-author & presenter
Forward, Fast! High-Speed Transformation of a High Needs High School
​2013
10th grade Academy Leader
Howard High School of Technology
​2013
Led the Small Learning Community comprised of all tenth grade teachers
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Maintained participation in established sub-committees among team
Developed agendas & conducted 45 minute meetings twice a week
Planed grade-wide assemblies, incentives, & field trips
Led Professional Learning Community
Served as a link to administration
Developed & administered professional development
Participated in state-wide Vision 2015 meetings
Implemented school wide changes & initiatives
Communicated Partnership zone school changes to staff members
Helped to lead one-to-one iPad initiative
Designed & led iPad professional development
Logged 200 hours beyond normal teacher responsibilities
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Bachelor of Arts in English Education
GPA within major: 3.6
Recipient of the ​George Henry Memorial Award for Outstanding Student Teaching
Master of Education in Educational Technology
Current GPA: 4.0
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
​2005-2010
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
​​2012 - present
RESUME
​​Teaching experience​
Professional
experience​
Education
Instructional Leadership Team Member, iPad Subcommittee
​Howard High School of Technology
2012-2013