Sarah Barnes

2107 E 14th St., Muncie, IN, 47302

Phone: (765) 212-5039 E-Mail: sfort1@ivytech.edu
Current student at Ivy Tech Community College on track to graduate in the spring of 2015 with an
associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Strengths include: hands-on instruction per the
curriculum, family inclusion in the classroom, and understanding diversity in the classroom and the
community.

Experience

Sutton Elementary, Muncie, IN: Practicum Hours (144) in Kindergarten Classroom

! Ran a reading program in the classroom based off of reading levels of the students
! Assisted students with behavior problems to control emotions
! Assisted teacher with classroom lessons and activities as instructed
! Worked with students on writing their name, letters, numbers, and popcorn words
! Modeled positive behavior inside and outside the classroom
YMCA Apple Tree, Muncie, IN: Practicum Hours (144) in 3-5 Year Old Classroom
! Assisted lead teacher and teacher aid in lessons as instructed
! Assisted at breakfast, lunch, and snack time as instructed
! Assisted with nap time
! Conducted a child case study on one of the students in the class

Education & Certifications

[9/2014-12/2014]

[1/2014-4/2014]

Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN

[9/2009-Present]

Associates in Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN

[9/2009-5/2014]

Technical Certificate in Early Childhood Education

First Aid CPR AED

[1/2014-1/2016]

Professional Development
Making Connections: Madison County Early Childhood Conference
! He Brain/She Brain Part 1 & 2: Brain Development
! Research of Ruby Payne Poverty: Diversity in the classroom
! Focus Time: Brain Development
Caring for the Whole Child Early Childhood Conference
! Listening and Learning: Lesson Planning
! STEM Learning through Literature: Lesson Planning
! Word Games to Expand Vocabulary: Lesson Planning
! Sensory Ideas for All Ages: Classroom Set Up

Previous Employment

Walmart, Muncie, IN
Connection Center, Electronics Associate, Site to Store
Subway, Lapel, IN
Sandwich Artist

[10/2014]

[4/2014]

[7/2011-Present]
[5/2010-6/2011]

References
Ben Bousman
Walmart
Department Manager
(765) 284-7181

Bob Schmerber
Walmart
Assistant Manager
(765) 284-7187

Erin Donovan
Ivy Tech Community College
Educator
(765) 289-2291 Ext 1734
edonovan2@ivytech.edu

Jennifer Cox
Sutton Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher
(765) 747-5431
jcox@muncie.k12.in.us

Julie Harvey
Sutton Elementary School
Kindergarten Teacher
(765) 747-5431
jharvey@muncie.k12.in.us