Eric Samson
Eric Samson 10738 Jetty PL NWSilverdale, WA 98383(360)362-2707 [email protected]
NBPTS Certified, 2008 Education University of South Carolina – Columbia
Masters of Arts in Science Education
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Bachelors of Science in Geology (with Honors)
Honors Central Kitsap School District Teacher of the Year (2013) PTSA Golden Acorn Award for Central Kitsap Junior High (2012) Silverdale Rotary Club Teacher of the Year (1999) Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Education (1998)
Teaching Experience Central Kitsap Junior High (1990 – present) Classes
Honors Physical Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Geology
Leadership
Silverdale, WA
Designed and wrote all curricula for Honors Physical Science, which is now being taught at all junior high schools in the Central Kitsap School District
Central Management Team (2011 – present)
Serve as liaison between administration and fellow staff members Host meetings with staff to solicit ideas for school improvement
District Lead Physical Science Teacher (2007- 2012)
Liaison between district Science Coordinator and all Physical Science teachers in the district Planed and implemented in-service days for all science teachers in the district Hosted informational meetings with all Physical Science teachers in the district
Department Chair (1997 – 2003)
Served as liaison between principal and fellow Science teachers Managed budget and operations for the Science Department
Activities
Assistant Director of CK Ski School (2004 – present)
Designed and operate website and participant database Recruit and coordinate 30+ parent chaperones each year Provide on-hill support to 240+ participants (grades 5 – 12)
Destination Imagination Coach (2000 – 2005)
Four teams placed first in region; one team placed first in state
Science Olympiad Coach (1994 – 1998, 2007)
Top team in region every year
Richland Northeast High School (1988 – 1990) Classes
Physical Science, Energy and the Environment
Leadership
Designed curriculum and produced all materials for Energy and the Environment
Sophomore ASB Advisor
Activities
Columbia, SC
Supervised meetings of the sophomore student body government Helped students plan dances, fund raisers, and other social activities
Quiz Bowl Coach
Held weekly practice sessions, and took students to competitions around the state
Science Competition Organizer
Designed and ran an in-building Science Fair competition
Other Related Experience Laboratory instructor for summer Science classes offered by University of South Carolina Taught guest lectures for Environmental Geology course at University of South Carolina Designed laboratory investigations for a Lab Activity book that was distributed to all Earth Science teachers in South Carolina
NBPTS Certified, 2008 Education University of South Carolina – Columbia
Masters of Arts in Science Education
University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Bachelors of Science in Geology (with Honors)
Honors Central Kitsap School District Teacher of the Year (2013) PTSA Golden Acorn Award for Central Kitsap Junior High (2012) Silverdale Rotary Club Teacher of the Year (1999) Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Education (1998)
Teaching Experience Central Kitsap Junior High (1990 – present) Classes
Honors Physical Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Geology
Leadership
Silverdale, WA
Designed and wrote all curricula for Honors Physical Science, which is now being taught at all junior high schools in the Central Kitsap School District
Central Management Team (2011 – present)
Serve as liaison between administration and fellow staff members Host meetings with staff to solicit ideas for school improvement
District Lead Physical Science Teacher (2007- 2012)
Liaison between district Science Coordinator and all Physical Science teachers in the district Planed and implemented in-service days for all science teachers in the district Hosted informational meetings with all Physical Science teachers in the district
Department Chair (1997 – 2003)
Served as liaison between principal and fellow Science teachers Managed budget and operations for the Science Department
Activities
Assistant Director of CK Ski School (2004 – present)
Designed and operate website and participant database Recruit and coordinate 30+ parent chaperones each year Provide on-hill support to 240+ participants (grades 5 – 12)
Destination Imagination Coach (2000 – 2005)
Four teams placed first in region; one team placed first in state
Science Olympiad Coach (1994 – 1998, 2007)
Top team in region every year
Richland Northeast High School (1988 – 1990) Classes
Physical Science, Energy and the Environment
Leadership
Designed curriculum and produced all materials for Energy and the Environment
Sophomore ASB Advisor
Activities
Columbia, SC
Supervised meetings of the sophomore student body government Helped students plan dances, fund raisers, and other social activities
Quiz Bowl Coach
Held weekly practice sessions, and took students to competitions around the state
Science Competition Organizer
Designed and ran an in-building Science Fair competition
Other Related Experience Laboratory instructor for summer Science classes offered by University of South Carolina Taught guest lectures for Environmental Geology course at University of South Carolina Designed laboratory investigations for a Lab Activity book that was distributed to all Earth Science teachers in South Carolina
