Sarah C.

Phillips

3501 Buena Vista, Glendale, CA 91208 sarahphillips@sandiego.edu (818) 390-0663

CREATIVE PORTFOLIO
www.sarahphillipsportfolio.weebly.com
EDUCATION
University of San Diego
Expected Graduation: May 2015
-Liberal Studies Major with Theatre Concentration
San Diego, CA
-Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Program
-First Honors on the Deans List from Spring 2012 to present
-Presidential Scholarship and BMCLS Scholarship for academic excellence
UCLA Extension
-CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in English
-CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Studies

Expected Completion: May 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kumeyaay Elementary School
-Full-time Student Teaching position (4th grade)
-Lesson planning, classroom management duties, teaching
Francis Parker Middle School
-Production Manager for Drama Clubs fall shows and next springs shows
-Organized reserved seating for tickets, worked backstage with students
Carlton Oaks Elementary School
-50-hour Teaching Practicum (5th-6th grade combination class)
-Lesson planning, wrote and taught unit on American Revolution
-Organized, wrote, and directed 5th grade school play
San Diego Cooperative Charter School
-50-hour Teaching Practicum (1st-2nd grade combination class)
-Wrote and implemented original lesson plans, classroom management

January 2015-present
San Diego, CA
November 2014-present
San Diego, CA
Jan. 2014-May 2014
San Diego, CA

August 2013-Dec. 2013

San Diego, CA

San Diego Civic Theatre

January 2014
-Disneys Beauty and the Beast Broadway show tour
San Diego, CA
-Retail duties, promoted Disney brand, answered guests questions about the show
Starbucks
-Worked on a team of Baristas to serve customers
-Experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
RELATED EXPERIENCE
USD Theatre Ambassador
-Chosen by theatre professor for exceptional theatrical promise

Nov. 2009-Dec. 2013

La Canada/Solana Beach, CA

Oct. 2014-present
San Diego, CA

-Going to attend and speak at VIP Reception at USD

USD Ambassadors Club
-Host various prospective students in overnight visits
-Liaison to families during College Visiting Day events to promote USD

Nov. 2011-present

USD Liberal Studies Student Leadership Board

Sept. 2013-August 2014
-VP of Communications
-Planned and facilitated Club events, selected and mentored new members
USD Founders Chapel Choir
Aug. 2011-present
-Weekly performances
-Wrote/choreographed/directed Disney Women Medley for Talent Showcase
USD Vista Newspaper
-Wrote a series of opinion articles for college newspaper

March 2012-present
San Diego, CA

USD TV
-Wrote several comedy sketch scripts for campus TV show
-Collaborated with other students in program development
La Canada High School
-ASB Assembly Commissioner: planned and emceed school assemblies
-Wrote/directed 11 short films and 16 live segments
Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators
-Active Member: conferences and critique groups for creative writers

Aug. 2011-Feb. 2012

Sept. 2010- Aug. 2011

La Canada, CA
December 2013- present
San Diego, CA

SKILLS
-Proficient in Microsoft Office, ActiveInspire, iMovie, Final Cut, Digital Performer, YouTube
-14 years of acting, directing, choreographing, playwriting, film experience
-Extreme knowledge of the Disney brand