Sally Foster

415 W. College Avenue

State College, Pennsylvania 16801
(717) 802-5264
sally.foster18@gmail.com
Education
Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, 2011-2015
Expected Bachelor of Science, May 2015
Major: Education and Public Policy; Minor: Sociology
Experience in policy writing, research, and oral presentations.
GPA: 3.17
Awards: Deans List Spring 2013, Deans List Spring 2014, Floyd B. Fischer Scholarship recipient
Employment Experience
America Reads, University Park, Pennsylvania, January 2014-Present
Work-study employee
Shadowed a teacher of an ESL classroom at Radio Park Elementary
Assisted students as they completed reading and mathematic assignments
Organized hands on activities that allowed students to practice and improve their English
Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP), University Park, Pennsylvania, June 2013-August 2013
Mentor
Provided first year students with the guidance for their classes and school involvement
Planned events which allowed the first year students to meet other students and school faculty
Maintained a budget of $1,500.00 provided by the LEAP program
Leadership Experience
Students Engaging Students, University Park, Pennsylvania, September 2011-Present
Outreach Director (May 2014-Present)
Find community service opportunities for organization members to participate in
Organize and facilitate service trips for other Penn State students that allows them to learn about the
community need
Special Events Director (May 2013-May 2014)
Created meeting agendas and oversaw the work of 12 committee members
Facilitated workshops to improve organizations team dynamic and communication skills
Peace. Love. Lyrical. Dance Company, University Park, Pennsylvania, May 2014-Present
Vice President (May 2014-Present)
Schedule the location and times for our company to hold practices and rehearsals
Organize and lead practices to improve the companys dancers technique
THON: Worlds largest student-run philanthropy, University Park, Pennsylvania, September 2011Present
Family Relations Chair (2013-2014)
Sent various care packages and letters to provide love and support to a child fighting pediatric cancer
THON Chair (2012-2013)
Set goals and oversaw the fundraising efforts of a university organization
Committee member (2011-2012)
Participated in various fundraising events and contributed to raising $13.3 million for the Four Diamonds
Fund
LeaderShape, University Park, Pennsylvania, December 2013-May 2014
On-site Coordinator (December 2013-May 2014)
Promoted the intensive week-long leadership retreat through various marketing initiatives
Organized hundreds of applications and selected the staff and participants
Managed logistics including sleeping arrangements, food, and other supplies
Fall Leadership Program, University Park, Pennsylvania, January 2013-October 2013
Executive Director (January 2013-October 2013)
Created meeting agendas and worked closely with 5 other committee members
Planned the intensive leadership program and selected the program speaker
Managed the logistics of the program including food, seating arrangements, and other supplies