Sarah L.

Deel
19184 Spoon Gap Road Abingdon, VA 24211 Education: (276) 791-9472 sarahld8@vt.edu

M.A. in Education, expected May 2014, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA-Secondary Science Education, Licensure in Biology GPA: 4.0 B.S. in Biological Sciences , Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA- Dec 2012 GPA: 3.93 AA& S in Education, Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VAMay 2010 GPA: 3.7

Professional Certifications:

State of Virginia Teaching License, Post Graduate Professional, expected May 2014 Endorsements in Biology and Earth and Space Science Biology Praxis score: 177 Earth and Space Science Praxis Score: 179 VCLA score: 549 Adult and Child First Aid/ CPR/ AED Valid through 6/20/2015

Educational Experience:

Giles High School 10th Grade Biology Student Teacher, Spring 2014 Planned, created, conducted many lesson plans that adhere to the Virginia State SOLs and NGSS, including a unit plan, and a cross-disciplinary lesson Monitored and assessed student learning Assisted teacher in developing and organizing classroom material Facilitated students in the mastery of scientific concepts Effectively managed classrooms Guided students during laboratory activities Managed classroom attendance and grades using PowerSchool Clerical activities (graded assessments, copied activity sheets, and prepared, distributed and maintained classroom materials and equipment) Blacksburg Middle School 7th Grade Life Science Student Intern, Fall 2013 Observed Cooperating Teacher's teaching strategies Assisted teacher in developing and organizing classroom material Lead discussions to individuals, small groups, and the entire class Created lesson plans and taught lessons that aligned with Virginia State SOLs and NGSS Assisted pupils with remedial work and assisted a small groups with assignments and make-up work Provided individual attention to students who are experiencing difficulty in mastering specific learning concepts Assisted with laboratory activities Clerical activities (graded assessments, copied activity sheets, and designed an ocean themed display case)

Stonewall Jackson Middle School Student Intern experience, ELL Training, Fall 2013 Observed an ELL classroom Observed an inclusive 7th Grade Life Science classroom Planned, created, and co-taught an ELL Life Science lesson that aligned with the Virginia State SOLs, NGSS, and WIDA standards Sullins Academy (Preschool through 8th grade) Childrens Center Employee , June 2013 to present Planned, conducted, and oversaw activities including science activities and experiments Camp Instructor, Summer 2013 Created, organized, and oversaw activities for Creative Inventors Camp and Outdoor Fun Camp Abingdon High School Job Shadowing: Teacher Observation, Fall 2008 Observed Cooperating teachers daily activities Previous Employment: Virginia Tech Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Lab Assistant for Ichthyology FiW 4424, Spring 2012 Set up lab equipment Required lab cleaning Assisted students when needed- clarified difficult concepts, facilitated group discussion and corrected common misconceptions Wendys Opening Coordinator, 2008-2010 Supervised all opening activities Trained new employees Customer service and food preparation Paul Davis Restoration Sub-Contractor, Feb. 2009- Jan. 2013 Cleaned structure and contents of damaged houses Part time secretary- typed and filed documents, used accounting software Received AA&S with Magna cum laude Received B.A. with Summa Cum Laude Virginia Space Grant Consortium Scholarship: Fall 2010/ Spring 2011 Write Family Scholarship Fall 2010/ Spring 2011 James F Powell Scholarship Fall 2011/ Spring 2012 Leonard & Melva Harris Scholarship Fall 2012/ Spring 2013 Alice W Johnson Scholarship Fall 2013/ Spring 2014 William M. Hahn Scholarship Fall 2013/ Spring 2014

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