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사만다 FaroEdu
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I am Samantha, a public elementary school teacher in the Eastern United States. I received my education in the U.S. from elementary school through my master's degree program, and I currently meet with children every day as a homeroom teacher at a local public school. In addition to being a homeroom teacher, I serve as the 3rd-grade science curriculum coordinator for over 22 elementary schools and approximately 40 classes within the county, personally designing and operating the curriculum. I believe that when discussing American education, it is crucial to deeply understand how students actually learn and live in American elementary schools. Every day, I personally experience in the field how students learn and the process teachers go through to design lessons. Therefore, rather than merely mimicking the outward appearance or atmosphere of American-style classes, I aim to naturally convey to Korean students the question-, discussion-, and inquiry-centered learning that takes place in actual American classrooms. Just as important as this educational expertise is my sincerity toward the children. Rather than showing off impressive knowledge, I love creating a classroom where I listen attentively to each and every child's questions, where they are not afraid to make mistakes, and where they can freely express their thoughts. Furthermore, having worked as an English teacher in Korea, I understand better than anyone the linguistic burden and cultural differences our students experience when taking subject classes in English, allowing me to guide them with meticulous care. Currently, as the Director of the CCSS Curriculum at Faro Edu, I am developing classes alongside a global team of instructors. I also take full responsibility for instructor training to ensure that the educational methods and philosophy of actual American classrooms are fully incorporated into our lessons. Based on the experience I have accumulated over many years learning as a student and teaching as a teacher in the United States, I will deliver the most authentic and genuine American classroom. Thank you.
Experience & Activities
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Global education specialist brand FaroEdu: CCSS Elementary Education Management and Instructor Training Specialist
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Eastern U.S. Public Elementary School - Grade Level Teacher
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Head of Science (Creation of County-wide Multimedia Science Curriculum) — Provides curriculum for 22 elementary schools and over 40 classes
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Planning STEM-focused field training and external expert invitation programs
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Social Studies Curriculum Planning
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Founding of the “Nature Club” (operation of composting programs and local book sharing projects)
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University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut - Master’s in Elementary Education
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University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina - B.A. Anthropology, Cognate – Art
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2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Nominee (County Schools)
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2019 Science Teaching Intern of the Year, University of Bridgeport
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2019 Teaching Intern of the Year, University of Bridgeport
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Distinction in Cultural Anthropology
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(USA) Conducting online tutoring classes for students in grades 5–8
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Ivy League Kor. Private Academy Kindergarten Class Operation
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TEFL / TESOL Certification (TEFL/TESOL Certified)
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Proficient in French
24 Parent Reviews
박**
11years old
2026. 9. 29 AM 1:15:22
미국 초등 교사의 [4학년 어휘 특강] Vocabulary Workshop Orange
I tried studying vocabulary with my mom at home, but it wasn't easy to keep at it consistently, so I decided to sign up for this class. Initially, I signed up because I was drawn to the fact that the teacher is from a local American elementary school. After the first lesson, my child told me how much they liked the teacher, which made me feel proud as a mother. The teacher is very kind and ensures that every single child participates fully without missing anyone. Since it is an online class, it must be difficult to control the children when they are disorganized or distracted, but the teacher conducts the class very naturally, so I am very satisfied. In other subjects, the teacher assigns homework but doesn't provide detailed feedback. However, this teacher assigns homework on Padlet every week and provides meticulous feedback on the assignments the children submit. As a result, my child checks the Padlet whenever they have free time just to read the comments the teacher leaves. After taking last week's class, my child said they want to attend the American elementary school where the teacher works. I feel truly lucky to have found a class like this online.
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최**
11years old
2026. 10. 1 PM 3:50:25
미국 초등 교사의 [3학년 어휘 특강] Vocabulary Workshop Green
I was very worried when applying for the English camp because my child had never taken a class conducted entirely in English before, but after taking Teacher Samantha's class, my child said it was so much fun and was very satisfied. I was hoping for a regular class to be offered, and since she taught vocabulary, I registered right away! She is kind and teaches well at my child's level, so I think my child can focus on the lesson without feeling pressured. Thank you so much!
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9years old
2026. 9. 26 PM 8:42:20
[체험수업][영어 X 우주 STEAM] 미국학교 교사와 떠나는 태양계 탐험!
Due to circumstances, I was only able to attend the beginning of the class, but I felt that the teacher was incredibly kind and the lesson was as well-organized and prepared as I had expected. In particular, I appreciated that the teacher called each student by name to naturally lead the conversation, and even provided a warm-up session before the main lesson to help the children participate comfortably. After class, workbooks and online vocabulary flashcards were provided, which were very useful for reviewing what was learned at home. Overall, I was impressed by how meticulously the class was prepared, right up to the point before and after the lesson. Thank you♡♡
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