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SARAH W.

ANDERSON
(630) 877-0459
Sarah.w.anderson415@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a full-time, mathematics teaching position in a middle school including grades 6-8

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Mathematics Education (4-8) May 2019 — GPA 3.85
Minor in Human Development and Family Studies
College of Education Dean’s List 7/7

Expected Licensure
Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Core Assessment
Pennsylvania Grades 4-8 Subject Option: Mathematics

Study Abroad Experience Florence, Italy


International Studies Institute at the Palazzo Rucellai May-June 2018
9 credits in Human Development and Family Studies
• Observe the Montessori Method of education and interact with students in an Italian pre-school and high school

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Mount Nittany Middle School State College, PA
Student Teacher, 6th Grade: 89 students, including 4 with IEPs and 3 ELLs January 2019-Present
• Teach math and science in a 6 grade classroom, five days a week
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• Develop lessons based on state and national standards


• Utilize academically credible sources, such as National Council for Teaching Mathematics, to support learning
objectives
• Differentiate instruction for students of varying academic ability
• Collaborate with team teachers to create lessons, address student concerns, and adapt curriculum
• Execute pre and post assessments to monitor student growth
• Integrate different technology platforms such as Google to enhance student learning

Ferguson Township Elementary State College, PA


Early Field Experience, 5th Grade: 24 students August-December 2018
• Teach and plan math, science, reading, writing, and social studies lessons two days a week

Easterly Parkway Elementary State College, PA


Early Field Experience, 5th Grade: 6 students Fall 2017
• Co-write and teach reading and writing small group lessons for the novel A Fish in a Tree

Penn State Athletes Take Action (PSATA) – President State College, PA


• Educate sixth graders on the effects and prevention of bullying through fun and Fall 2015-Present
engaging lessons
• Co-write lessons focusing on the impact of word choice, power, differences and value,
and what it means to be an ally and act
• Motivate, encourage, and challenge students to be themselves and take a stand against bullying
• Implement lessons in homeroom classrooms with around 25 students

Outdoor School, Shavers Creek Environmental Center – Counselor State College, PA


Week long, overnight program for 6th graders that focuses on environmental awareness April 2016 & 2018
• Cultivate well rounded scholars in an instructional setting surrounded by nature
• Enrich children’s lives by introducing them to nature through group activities centered around exploration
Pennsylvania State University, Problem Solving in Math – Tutor University Park, PA
• Provide additional assistance and support to students taking a college level elementary math course 2018-2019

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE:
Penn State Women’s Club Water Polo Team – Captain University Park, PA
• Lead weekly practices four times a week Fall 2015-Present
• Create and develop workouts when coach is not present and plan team travel
• Organize apparel, communicate with various companies, maintain accurate records, and reimburse funds
• Monitor the safety of the practice environment and report any unsafe conditions, accidents, or incidents

Penn State Club Water Polo THON Organization – Internal Relations Leader University Park, PA
The largest student run philanthropy that is committed to enhancing the lives Fall 2015-Present
of children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
• Dancer representing the Water Polo THON Organization; elected
• Rally involvement within the organization, aid THON chairs in fundraising efforts; elected position
• Develop relationships with two Four Diamond families to ensure their emotional needs are met

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Naperville Park District – Assistant Swimming Coach/Head Water Polo Coach Naperville, IL
• Focus on effective communication when teaching beginner athletes ages 8-12 May 2011-July 2017
• Create daily practices for groups of around 20 athletes
• Commit to understand the athletes’ individual needs for improvement

Clear Water Pools – Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Pool Manager/Site Auditor/Skill Director Naperville, IL


• StarGuard certified Lifeguard Instructor: teach adolescents of 15-18 years May 2012-Present
• Demonstrate competency in CPR, First Aid, AED, Certified Pool Operator License (CPO)
• Supervise and ensure the safety of 100+ lifeguard staff 

• Train lifeguard staff on daily operations, emergency action plan procedures, and lifeguard certification
• Oversee 11 pools and communicate directly with the Chief People officer and Operations Manager
regarding conditions of the facilities, competency of the guards, and in-service performance

AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:


• Recipient of the Rising Leadership Award, Centre County Women’s Resource Center 2018
• Women’s Water Polo awarded Organizational Excellence, Pennsylvania State University Club Sports Program
2018
• Program Marshal for the Middle Level Education major for the Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony

REFERENCES:

Shari Reed R. Rose Snyder Jennifer Grube


Student Teaching Supervisor Student Teaching Mentor Pre-Service Student Teaching Mentor
The Pennsylvania State University Mount Nittany Middle School Ferguson Township Elementary
301 Meadow Flower Circle 656 Brandywine Drive 215 W. Pine Grove Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823 State College, PA 16801 Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 810-7040 (724) 766-0145 (814) 574-2666
sah112@psu.edu rrs20@scasd.org jdg15@scasd.org

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