Sarah Young
[email protected] EDUCATION Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Master of Science, Spring 2019 Concentration: Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, GPA 4.0/4.0 College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA Bachelor of Science, May 2013 Majors: Geology and Environmental Science, GPA: 3.5/4.0 CERTIFICATIONS Earth and Space Sciences 7-12, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Expected Spring 2019 Grades 4-8 Science, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Expected Spring 2019 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Student Teacher – 7th Grade Science, E.T. Richardson Middle School, Springfield, PA January 2019 – April 2019 • Collaborated with coworkers to develop inquiry-based lessons regarding topics such as relative dating in the earth sciences. • Managed classroom of up to 30 students using positive behavior management strategies and maintained accurate records for 108 students for the duration of student teaching. • Participated in IEP and GIEP meetings and helped to implement individualized interventions for students with specialized needs. • Created PA standards-based lesson plans focusing on engaging activities, multimedia experiences, and integrated daily formative assessments. Assistant Manager – Outside In, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA September 2018 – Present • Present snakes, small mammals, lizards, and invertebrates to guests and school groups with the goal of connecting all guests with nature. • Provide daily training and feedback to volunteers and interns about education techniques, behavioral management strategies, and animal handling and husbandry. Guest Relations Supervisor – Parking, Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA March 2017 – September 2017 • Participated in every step of the parking operation, including assisting with scheduling of staff, creation of deployments on a daily basis, and aiding in escalated guest situations. • Interviewed and hired staff, as well as trained and coached new staff, facilitated staff recognition, completed staff action forms, and participated in termination process when necessary.
Sarah Young
[email protected] The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney World, Orlando Fl June 2013 – March 2017 • Guest Relations Hostess – Epcot and Magic Kingdom o Led several tours to engage guests with the heritage of the Walt Disney Company, coordinated tour guides, and partnered with Cast Members from other operations to ensure optimum guest enjoyment. o Provided exceptional guest service by finding appropriate solutions to guest challenges and assisting guests with language services, ticketing, dining reservations, and special needs services. • Wild Africa Trek Excursion Guide – Disney’s Animal Kingdom o Facilitated entertaining and informative tours focused on safety, interpreting animal information, and sharing conservation stories with guests. o Maintained flexibility through difficult situations and administered guest recovery when needed. • Conservation Day Camp Instructor – Disney’s Animal Kingdom o Engaged 16 kindergarten and first grade campers in conservation related activities while ensuring their safety and well being. o Designed developmentally appropriate, engaging, and informative lesson plans centered on conservation. • Conservation Education Instructor (Internship) – The Seas with Nemo & Friends o Aided in developing curriculum for a conservation summer camp in Abaco, The Bahamas focused on sustainable fisheries, native species, and local habitats. o Facilitated activities centering on marine life conservation and gave microphone presentations about the aquarium to up to 250 guests at once. • Conservation Education Presenter (Internship) – Disney’s Animal Kingdom o Educated and interpreted to over 300 guests daily about animals and conservation efforts to support wildlife and their habitats. o Collaborated with team members and leaders to create a positive experience for a diverse audience of children and adults. SKILLS AND INTERESTS • Eager to sponsor various student organizations such as Science Olympiad or Yearbook Club • Proficient in Google Classroom and G Suite, Performance Plus, Microsoft Office, iWork, Adobe InDesign, Aperture, and ESRI ArcMap/ArcCatalog and GIS processes • Interested in creating a variety of extension activities for gifted and talented students • Trained in USDA animal handling procedures for educational facilities such as museums