SARAH L.

WILLIAMSON
2 Astro Place ∙ Dix Hills, NY 11746 ∙ (631) 560-9289 ∙ Sarah.williamson@cortland.edu

EDUCATION
State University of New York at Cortland December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Childhood Education | Concentration: Mathematics
Magna Cum Laude | Cumulative GPA: 3.5 | Dean’s List: Fall 2014- Spring 2018

CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Initial Teaching Certification: Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2
New York State Initial Teaching Certification: Childhood Education, Grades 1-6

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Brentwood Union Free School District, Brentwood, NY December 2018- Present
Substitute Teacher
 Taught in grades K-5 in various schools throughout the district
 Executed lessons plans left by teacher, prepared original lesson plans based on school’s curriculum,
and effectively communicated with teachers

North Elementary School, Brentwood, NY September 2018- December 2018

Fourth Grade/Second Grade
● Student taught in a culturally diverse, English as a New Language (ENL) classroom
● Collaborated with grade level teachers to create weekly lesson plans, developed an interdisciplinary unit plan,
integrated technology (created SMARTboard lessons and daily use of Aquosboard), and fostered engagement
(created and used hands on manipulatives and interactive activities)
● Gained extensive experience using GOMath, Good Habits Great Readers, Skills Strand, and Fountas and Pinnell
Benchmark Assessment System

Randall Elementary School, Cortland, NY January 2018-May 2018

Third Grade
● Observed, created, and implemented lesson plans with differentiated instruction for diverse needs, and fostered
parents-teacher-student engagement by sending home weekly newsletters and participating in parent-teacher
conferences
● Became familiar with EngageNY Math Modules, New York State Common Core Assessments and The Leader in
Me Program

South Hill Elementary School, Ithaca, NY February 2017-May 2017

Kindergarten
● Facilitated small group lessons, provided individual support to students, and observed classroom lessons and
activities
● Created a classroom library of developmentally appropriate books based on student’s personal interests,
cultural background, and community awareness in order to support and challenge specific learning needs

Ithaca Community Child Care Center, Ithaca, NY August 2016-December 2016

Toddlers-Ages 3-5
● Planned and implemented lessons to meet the New York State Preschool Learning Standards as well as the
needs of the individuals in the classroom
● Designed and completed a child study in order to suggest developmentally appropriate practices for a focus
child
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Nanny June 2013-Present
9 Months- 6 years old
● Provided appropriate care and attention, prepared meals, and fostered a nourishing environment

VOLUNTEER WORK
Philanthropy through Sigma Delta Tau Fall 2015-Spring 2018
● Prevent Child Abuse in America

LEADERSHIP WORK
Sigma Delta Tau-Gamma Theta Spring 2015-Spring 2018
Slating Committee Fall 2016
● Interviewed, evaluated, and selected Sigma Delta Tau’s new executive board
● Collaborated with a board of nine sisters to select the new executive board using small group problem solving
concepts
Secretary Chair of Executive Board Spring 2017-Fall 2017
● Created and managed new point system, monitored attendance, and documented chapter and executive board
meeting minutes
● Collaborated with a board of thirteen sisters to uphold a good-standing chapter

Active Minds Spring 2015-Spring 2018

Vice President Fall 2016-Spring 2017
● Active Minds strives to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues
● Oversaw internal functions, supervised committees, and assisted president
● Collaborated with a board of five individuals

Skills
Microsoft- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Smart Technologies- Smart Board, Smart Notebook
Sharp- Aquosboard

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAV) Spring 2018
● School violence prevention for students
The Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Fall 2016
● Harassment, discrimination and bullying prevention
Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CAR) Fall 2016
● Mandated reporter training-identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment/neglect
CPR Certification August 2018
● American Heart Association Professional Rescuer Course

References available upon request