Sarah Bales SarahBales.1997@gmail.

com

Career Objective
To help create a safe community in which every student is given the opportunity to learn and grow through
prioritized learning and personalized opportunity.

Education
Colorado State University Bachelor of Arts in History Social Studies Teaching Concentration,
Anticipated May 2020

Front Range Community College Certification of Emergency Medical Technician,

May 2016

Summary of Qualifications
 Trained Avid tutor with full semester experience
 Utilizing technology in the classroom
 Proficient in classroom management techniques including CHAMPS and Love and Logic
 Interacting in a manner promoting growth mindsets
 Maintaining positive attitude, especially in tough situations

Teaching and Related Experience

CSU EDUC 450 Practicum Experience, Fort Collins, CO

Spring 2019

 Created and taught lessons under guidance of cooperating teacher

 Tutor for AVID program
 Development of Professional Learning Networks
 Co-curricular and school meeting attendance

CSU EDUC 350 Practicum Experience, Fort Collins, CO

Spring 2019

 Created and taught lesson under guidance of cooperating teacher

 15 hours of outside of class experiences (other school activities, additional observation hours,
etc)

Sky High Ranch – Girl Scouts of Colorado, Woodland Park, CO

Seasonal On-Call Program Facilitator | August 2015-Present (non-summer months)
Program Director | Summer 2019
Health Assistant | Summer 2018
Trip and Travel Lead | Summer 2017
Waterfront Lead | Summer 2016
Cabin Counselor | Summer 2015
  Creating and facilitating safe and engaging programs for youth ages 6-18
 Supervising staff in various roles
 Providing leadership and mentorship to groups of campers for 6-10 days
 Communicating and maintaining relationships with vendors
 Maintaining a safe and fun environment for children to learn and take risks

City of Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO

Swim Instructor | March 2013-October 2014
Lifeguard | May 2012-May 2014

 Instructing children aged 6 months-16 years in group and private settings

 Helping children with aversions to water overcome fears
 Enforcing policy to help promote a safe environment

Other Experience
Colorado State University Campus Recreation, Fort Collins, CO
Aquatics Manager | April 2019-Current
Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Red Cross Instructor | September 2018-Current

 Collaborating with co-workers to maintain a safe, positive work environment

 Instructing Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and swimming skills to adults
 Problem solving in unique and stressful situations

Personal/Professional Development
 Independent study: US and Japanese relations pre-, during, and post- WWII
 CSU Campus Recreation development courses in leadership, community, and inclusivity
 Study abroad experience: England and France – The Normandy Campaign
 Personal learning adventures: England, Scotland, and Spain
 Personal research on growth mindset

Please contact for references