SARA RHODES
707-363-6302 | sara.kelly.rhodes@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Teaching position in English, Grades 7-12
EDUCATION
St. John’s University, Queens, New York Sept. 2008 – Present
Bachelor of Arts in English, minor in Adolescent Education
Honors Program Cumulative Index 3.93/4.0
CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Certification in English, 7-12, pending
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher Jan. 2012 – Present
Queens High School of Teaching, Glen Oaks, NY
- Facilitated differentiated learning through the use of a book group literacy unit in an eleventh grade classroom, culminating in a creative writing project.
- Guided group and individual analyses of social themes in novel units, including The Kite Runner, Hamlet, and Macbeth, in eleventh grade and twelfth grade classes.
Participating Observer Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2011
The Summit School, Jamaica Estates, NY
- Tutored students in a one-on-one setting in essay writing skills and editing.
- Assisted in giving special education students extra support by recording dictation for longer writing assignments, as needed.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate June 2010 – May 2011
Carol School Supply, Fresh Meadows, NY
- Assisted teachers and parents in finding planning and studying resources in various Pre-K to tenth grade subjects.
- Specialized in teacher resource products and children’s literature.
ACTIVITIES
Layout Editor Sept. 2011 – Jan. 2012
The Torch - The Student Newspaper of St. John’s University Sept. 2008 – Jan. 2010
- Supervised the creation of the page designs for the weekly issues of The Torch.
- Created the page designs for the annual Courtside Magazine.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Word 2003 Expert Certification • Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Certification
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Certification • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator
LANGUAGES
Basic knowledge of French
HONORS
Dean’s List • Girl Scout Gold Award
