Sara H. Hess 165 Turkey Drive, McGaheysville VA 22840 (540) 236-8586
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Loyal and compassionate young professional with direct experience and knowledge in the field of education. The ability to develop strong relationships through empathic understanding, differentiation, and collaboration. Curious and innovative regarding learning styles and their impact on the acquisition of knowledge. Seeking new challenges and opportunities in an environment that promotes interpersonal growth in students and resourcefulness within the classroom. Specialties: Highly Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Score and Analyze Reading Records and Diagnostic Spelling Tests, Lesson Planning, Customer Service, and StudentConfidentiality Education
Longwood University, Farmville VA Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies Concentration Education (PreK-6) Longwood University, Farmville VA Masters of Reading, Learning and Literacy
May 2018
May 2019
Professional Experience
Sunrise Learning Center, Farmville VA
Instructional Assistant
Instruct and evaluate students ranging in ages from 5-7 years in reading and writing activities Communicate and collaborate with the head teachers in reference to the student’s instructional needs Substitute in the absence of a head teacher
Cumberland County Middle School, Cumberland County VA
Student Teacher
Afterschool and Summer Day Camp Leader (Seasonal)
February 2018- May 2018
Plan and implement classroom lessons with 5th and 6th grade students Communicate and collaborate with other teachers in the grade
Rockingham County Parks & Recreation, Harrisonburg VA
August 2018-Present
June 2015–August 2018
Mentor and motivate approximately 30 students (PreK-5) daily with educational and social-emotional activities in a structured and safe environment Partner and collaborate with team members to problem solve and implement conflict resolution strategies Communicate effectively with parents to enhance the learning experience and foster trusting relationships
Sara H. Hess 165 Turkey Drive, McGaheysville VA 22840 (540) 236-8586
[email protected]
Service
Young Life, Farmville VA Freshman Fellowship Leader Advise and mentor Longwood University freshmen girls as they transition into college life and explore their faith Co-lead a bible study within the freshman fellowship program Wyldlife, Farmville VA
Youth Leader
April 2015- present
Co-facilitate programs that provide fun, adventurous, life changing and skill building experiences for approximately fifteen 12-15-year-old students to enhance their faith Fundraise to support student trips and programming