16 Delmar Ridge Drive

Wellsboro, PA 16901
SARAH KRAMER sarahkramer.psu@gmail.com
570.916.8273

EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pa May 2017
Bachelors of Science in Education
Major: Childhood and Early Adolescent Education (PK-4)
Dual Minor: Special Education; Hearing and Deafness Studies
Deans List: 7/7 Semesters
GPA: 3.87/4.00

CERTIFICATION:
Pennsylvania Elementary Education License, PK-4 (anticipated DATES)

FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Osceola Mills Elementary School, Phillipsburg, Pa August 2016-May 2017
Student Teacher, First Grade: 19 students
Designed an inquiry based science lesson where students investigated the state of matter of oobleck.
Integrated Smart Board technology into all academic areas, with an emphasis on math, spelling, and
reading.
Created an 11-lesson science unit on weather where students learned how to use weather related tools and
observe weather like a meteorologist.
Assessed students reading fluency and accuracy through running records.
Managed the classroom by using clapping attention getters and used the Positive Behavior Intervention
Systems (PBIS) for positive behavior.
Planned and implemented writing based on the Lucy Calkins units of study.
Piloted Harcourt Social Studies program.
Used ClassDojo to effectively communicate and update parents what we were doing in the classroom.
Easterly Parkway Elementary School, State College, Pa Fall 2015
Student/Pen pal
Wrote letters to a 3rd grade student, so he could practice letter writing.
Created and taught a mini lesson on creating interesting titles to the student.
Performed a miscue analysis on the student reading a book of his choice.

Greenwood Head Start, Altoona, Pa Spring 2015

Classroom Assistant
Observed classroom environment and expectations two times a week for 4 months.
Assisted the lead teacher in anyway that she needed, for example during center time I was in charge of
leading one of the groups (i.e. art center, writing center, or topic of the week center).

RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Wellsboro Parks and Recreation, Wellsboro, Pa 2013-2016
Swimming Lesson Instructor
Packer Park Swimming Pool, Wellsboro, Pa 2011-2016
Lifeguard
Soccer Shots, Altoona, Pa 2014
Soccer Instructor
VOLUNTEER WORK:
St. Peters Catholic Church, Wellsboro, Pa 2011-2014
Pre-School Teacher
Responsible for teaching 3-5 years olds about their faith.
Planned lessons and crafts each week.

Costa Rica Soccer Tours, San Jose, Costa Rica June 2014
Instructor/ Player
Painted a mural and held a free soccer clinic for children ages 5-12.
Played 3 soccer games against Cost Rican teams.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Phi Lambda Theta Education Honor Society 2014-present
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 2014-present
AMCC Distinguished Athlete Award 2013/2014
Jeanne Leonhard Scholarship in Education 2016
Bonnie Gay Hugus Hinkel Scholarship in Education 2016
George Richardson Memorial Scholarship in Education 2013-2017
Casey Patrick Memorial Scholarship in Education 2013-2016

ACTIVITIES:
Member, Student Pennsylvania State Education Association 2014-Present
Player, Penn State Altoona Womens Soccer Team 2013-2015
Devoted 30 plus hours per week while maintaining a full course load.
Refined leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
Participant, Penn State Intramural Soccer 2015-2017
Volunteer, Penn State Dance Marathon (Thon) 2013-2017
Thon is the largest student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives and families impacted by
childhood cancer.
Volunteer, Rules and Regulations Thon Committee 2015-2017
Responsible for making sure all rules are followed during Thon weekend to ensure safety.
Specialist, Family Relations Specialist for Thon 2016-2017
Responsible for distributing Four Diamond family wristbands and scanning Four Diamond families off the
floor Thon weekend.