Michelle E.
Samet
1710 Parkside Ter. | Champaign, IL 61821 | michelleseat13@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Expected: May 2019
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Concentration: Math, Science and Engineering Education
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics May 2017
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana GPA: 3.54/4.00
Minor in Secondary Education
Illinois Professional Educator’s License in Secondary Education
Study Abroad Experience, College of Education UIUC Summer 2016
Alta Gracia, Argentina
Researched the differences in the instruction and understanding of mathematics while witnessing
different characteristics of the educational system in Argentina, from grade school to college level
WORK EXPERIENCES
Graduate Research Associate, College of Education UIUC August 2017 – May 2018
Project: Noticing and Using Students’ Prior Knowledge
Project Director: Gloriana Gonzalez
Produced a literature review of relevant work in the field of noticing and coded segments of
teacher sessions and transcripts
Contributed ideas while assessing collected data and helped adapt Van Es’ Noticing Framework to
better suit our project’s needs
Contributed writing for different article sections to be sent to peer reviewed journals
Summer School Algebra 2 Teacher Champaign, IL
Unit 4 hosted at Centennial High School Summer 2017
Was sole Algebra 2 instructor, planning and instructing 5 hour lessons for 4 days each week
Managed classroom behaviors and learning needs, including 504’s and IEP considerations, to the
best of my ability during summer course restrictions
Implemented individualized teaching strategies and lessons for students at varying ability and
academic history
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics UIUC August –December 2016
Math 115 Merit Section
Assisted a mathematics doctoral student in a weekly discussion section involving ~15
undergraduate students of varying major
Hosted office hours for all students in Math 115 as well as helped prepare the worksheets
included in each week’s session
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics UIUC Summer 2016
Summer Illinois Math Camp
Individually planned lessons to promote the learning of Cryptology and Biomathematics
Co-taught ~40 students in middle and high school using engaging activities containing higher
levels of thinking and mathematics
Patient Transport (CPR Certification) Urbana, IL
Carle Foundation Hospital June 2014 – May 2017
Timely and responsibly handled patient care in order to support the nursing and technical staff
Was knowledgeable of all protocols and codes to ensure safety to my patients and visitors
CLINICAL FIELD EXPERIENCES
Centennial High School Champaign, IL
Student Teacher Spring 2017
Taught three Plane Geometry classes and two Algebra 2 classes
Planned and taught several of my own lessons with the inclusion of edTPA guidelines
Participated in Professional Learning Community meetings throughout the school week and in
school institute days
Danville High School Danville, IL
Early Field Placement, 30 hours of experience Fall 2016
Franklin Middle School Champaign, IL
Early Field Placement, 33 hours of experience Spring 2016
Urbana Middle School Urbana, IL
Early Field Placement, 30 hours of experience Fall 2015
Observed in a co-taught classroom, which included several students with different Individualized
Education Programs (IEP’s)
Planned and co-taught several lessons and warm-ups to high school and middle school students in
Algebra and Geometry aligned to CPM and Common Core State Standards
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Student Education Association Champaign-Urbana, IL
Active Member August 2014 – May 2017
Participated in volunteering events, such as Kids at Krannert
As a group, focused on teacher quality, community outreach, and political action and discussed
personal aspirations as future teachers
Illinois Geometry Lab Champaign-Urbana, IL
Undergraduate Research Student August – December 2015
Participated in regular weekly meeting, completing tasks for the week
Key member in creating instructional tools and activities to incorporate into a secondary and/or
university classrooms, based on college Linear Algebra content
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
