Sarah Marston

2322 College Street, Apt. 9 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 marstons@uni.edu (563) 613-0773
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education, December 2015
Minors: Literacy (K-8), Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate (K-8)
Cumulative GPA: 3.94/4.00
Honors Program
Deans List: 6 semesters
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter
High Risk Behaviors and Substance Abuse Training
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Becker Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa
2nd Grade Literacy- Special Education Phase 1 Practicum
Literacy Tutor
Thirty-four, 30 minute sessions focused on developing phonemic awareness and decoding skills

Fall 2014

Skinner North Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois

4th-6th Grade Science- Level III
Cooperating Teacher: Kelly Kleinertz
Developed and taught six science lessons to talented and gifted students
Attended Stellar Girls Science Club and small group advisement meetings
Collaborated with peers on lesson planning and management strategies
Applied classroom management strategies

Spring 2014

North Cedar Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa

4th Grade Literacy- Advanced Literacy Practices
Literacy Tutor
Thirty, 60 minute sessions focused on developing reading and writing skills

Spring 2014

Sacred Heart Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa

Math Methods
Math Tutor
Five, thirty minute sessions focused on developing critical thinking skills to use solving math problems

Fall 2013

Orchard Hill Elementary School, Cedar Falls, Iowa

6th Grade Reading and Math- Level II
Cooperating Teacher: Adam Halverson
UNI Faculty: Sheryl Hoffman
Created and taught two lessons to the full class with a high percentage of English Language Learners
Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to engage students
Built relationships with students and assisted in class

Spring 2013

Lou Henry Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa

3rd Grade Reading and Math- Level I
Cooperating Teacher: Stephanie McCombs
Led math activities in small groups
Worked with individual students to develop literacy skills
Observed classroom management and instructional strategies in a diverse classroom

Spring 2012

OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Kittrell Elementary School, Waterloo, Iowa
English Language Learners Club
Assistant
Developed stations for students to practice English and understand cultural practices
Lead small groups of 3rd-5th grade English Language Learners
Collaborated with teachers on planning
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Kindergym Program Assistant
Co-lead groups of 14 children and parents in physical activities
Created activities to develop motor skills
Communicated with parents effectively
Prepared educational materials for children and parents
Lincoln Elementary, Cedar Falls, Iowa
America Reads, Paw Pride
Literacy Tutor
Instructed two third grade students twice a week
Developed lesson plans for comprehension and fluency

Fall 2013

Spring 2013

Fall 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
Clinton Parks and Recreation Department, Clinton, IA
Summer 2013, 2014
Day Camp Counselor, Community that Cares Adventure Zone Summer Camp
Led games and activities for children
Supervised 32 kindergarten through sixth grade students on field trips to various community places
Communicated with other counselors about responsibilities and needs of children
Built relationships with students
Assisted special needs student in daily activities
Clinton School District, Clinton, IA
Guest Paraeducator
Worked with students individually or in small groups on activities
Monitored students at lunch, recess, and after school
Assisted teacher with anything needed

Spring 2012- Present

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
UNI Refugee and Immigrant Support and Empowerment
African American Read-in
Special Olympics
Puerto Rico Mission Trip
Clinton Orchestra Camp Theory Director
Felix Addlers Discovery Center

Fall 2014
Spring 2012, 2013, 2014
Spring 2012, 2013
July 2012
July 27-30, 2010, 2011, 2012
Summer 2012

AFFILIATIONS
UNI Student Reading Association, Vice-President
UNI College of Education Presidents Council, Member
UNI Chapter Kappa Delta Pi, Member

Fall 2011- Present

Spring 2013
Fall 2012- Present

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
UNI Orchestra, cellist
UNI Navigators, Student Leader
Circle K, member

Fall 2011-2014
Fall 2011- Present
Fall 2011-Spring 2012