Deborah Samuel

Experience

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  FedEx

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Federal Express

  Courier driver pickup and delivery of freight.

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  Joe Mathias Elementary

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2000

  Physical Education Teacher - Mathias Elementary
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  Rogers High School

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2003

  Science Teacher

  Biology ESOL Teacher for high school students.

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  Rogers Public Schools

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2018

  Coordinate, develop, and program adventure based curriculum for high school students at Rogers New Technology High School. Leading by inspiring others to reach for new heights through team building, recreation pursuits, healthy nutrition, and lifetime wellness education. District Physical Education/Health Department Chair & Coordinator 6-12. PE Department grant writer - over $500,000 in funds secured to date for equipment and wellness resources impacting young people's lives. Design and develop fitness adventure recreation programming for 6th -8th physical education classes at Kirksey Middle School. District Physical Education - Health Coordinator & Department Chair Physical Education Adventure programming and coordination of outdoor recreation pursuits for at-risk high school and middle school youth. Physical Education and Outdoor Education programming for At Risk Youth. Grant coordinator for department with over $200,000 in successful funding for equipment.

  • Physical Education Recreation Specialist

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Physical Education Specialist

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2016

  • Crossroads Alternative School Adventure Specialist

    Aug 2003 - Jul 2010

  • Adventure Recreation Specialist

    Aug 2003 - Jul 2010
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  SB SOS LLC

  Aug 2018 - now

  Co-Owner SB SOS LLC

  Our company assists families in transition with downsizing and closing up estates, de-cluttering, packing, moving, consignment sales of personal property, and supporting the entire family through the process. Our company was established out of a need expressed through our real estate friends in the Santa Barbara community. After retiring with 20 years experience as an educator, I started my own company assisting and navigating tough transitions of families in crisis when dealing with downsizing or estate liquidation. I also am writing a book and post a monthly blog about transitioning. Show less

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  Jan 2021 - now

  Realtor® - Senior Real Estate Specialist®

  Deborah has a proven track record as very high achiever with several notable accomplishments. After an impactful career as a nationally recognized educator she has founded multiple successful companies- including 15 years at the helm of a custom home construction company, and founding a senior downsizing and estate sales company in Santa Barbara (providing vital services to our senior community and their families).As a proven self-starter, entrepreneur, business woman, and most importantly gifted with a "heart of service", Deborah provides clients many important skills to assist them with their real estate needs.• She is experienced in home construction and building maintenance having designed, built, and sold 23 custom homes.• As co-owner of a senior downsizing company, she has proven her ability to methodically navigate clients through the process of preparing to sell, downsize and coordinate a move. Deborah is able to empathically listen to clients needs and recommend solutions without judgment.• Skilled at guiding clients with a transition in to one of the many vibrant senior campuses in Santa Barbara.• Expert at selling client personal furnishings including cars, jewelry, boats, art, collectibles, antiques etc.Achievements• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Presidents Circle Top 7% of Agents 2021• State of California Real Estate License #020119798* Residential Remodeling Specialist • Master of Arts (Teaching), National Board Certified• Twenty year of service in public education• National Teacher of the Year (NAPSE) 2007-2008• Founded SB SOS LLC (Santa Barbara Senior Organizational Support)• “Navigating Challenging Dialogue”, Certified Trainer• “Maiden” crew member for the 2020 Heineken Regatta• FAA Pilots License and FAA A&P Mechanics License- an aviation nut!Professional Associations• • • • Santa Barbara Association of Realtors California Association of Realtors National Association of Realtors Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Show less

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  American Dream Network

  Feb 2024 - now

  Television Presenter

  Host of Emmy-Nominated show, The American Dream. New Episode every month showcasing Santa Barbara lifestyle & real estate, nationally on CNBC,MSNBC, Bloomberg TV, Travel Channel& Fox Business.