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Samantha Johnson

Teacher

Family and Child Empowerment Services (FACES Inc.)

San Francisco, CA USA

"Take care of yourself and be all you can be."

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Samantha's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Teacher

I guide children and other educators as a preschool and mentor teacher.

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Day In The Life Of A Preschool Teacher

My Day to Day

My days are a blend of guiding our curious three to five-year-olds through their daily discoveries and mentoring fellow teachers. Each morning, I collaborate with my little learners to set up our space, ensuring it's filled with activities that spark their current interests. Our days are structured around key moments like circle time and creative play, but I always keep an eye on their evolving curiosities and needs, making every day a unique adventure in learning and growth.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

High School

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

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I began my journey by babysitting in my neighborhood, igniting my passion for teaching.
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I ended up transforming a neighbor's garage into a preschool, where my love for education and child care blossomed.
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I landed my first official preschool teaching job by captivating children during an unplanned circle time.
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I spent 15 years at the YWCA daycare, developing a deep connection with children and their families.
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I eventually moved to Tenderloin Childcare Center, continuing my mission to support children from challenging backgrounds, all before joining Family and Child Empowerment Services (FACES SF).
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I’ve been at Faces SF for over 12 years, working as both a preschool teacher and mentor teacher, guiding both children and other educators.

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