Sarah Yocum

907 Bloom Road Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-0662 Sey93826@huskies.bloomu.edu

OBJECTIVE________________________________________________________________________________
To secure a long-term career as an elementary teacher with opportunities for career growth and helping
children grow and reach their individual potential.
EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________________
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA
May 2016
Bachelors of Science- Elementary Education PK-4
PA Teaching Certificate to be granted upon graduation
GPA: 3.6 Deans List 6 Semesters
Inducted into National Honor Society for Education (Kappa Delta Pi)
Danville Area Senior High School Danville, PA
GPA: 4.0 Honor Roll

June 2012

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________
Fourth Grade Placement, Student Teaching
Watsontown Elementary- Watsontown, PA

Executed lessons based on the Everyday Math curriculum

Observed hybrid learning
Planned review activities to better prepare students for the Math PSSAs
Implemented different forms of technology into each math lesson
Formulated STEM activities that required students to work together and think critically
Attended to specific RTII groups needs, and formulated lessons accordingly

Kindergarten Placement, Student Teaching

Watsontown Elementary - Watsontown, PA

January 2016- March 2016

Attended collaborative meetings between staff and administrators

Planned, constructed, and taught daily lesson plans
Participated in home, school, and community activities such as Science Night
Designed educational learning centers to correspond with thematic unit
Constructed and executed lessons formulated to needs of a specific RTII group

Case Study, Fourth Grade Student

W.W Evans Elementary - Bloomsburg, PA

March 2016- May 2016

Fall 2015

Assessed an individual student in order to create personalized intervention plan

Administered tests to assess guided reading level
Presented student testing data to classroom teacher to help provide the student with best
instruction possible

Math Tutoring, Third Grade

Saint Joseph Elementary - Danville, PA

Provided students with assistance on math homework during after school tutoring program
Implemented appropriate activities to correspond with curriculum

Summer Practicum, Fourth Grade

White Deer Elementary- Milton, PA

Fall 2015

May 2015

Observed cooperating teacher in classroom setting

Facilitated multiple lessons during a three week time span
Assisted in the organization of special activities day, a field day for students enrolled in special
education
Planned family literacy night with colleagues, gaining valuable team skills

EMPLOYMENT_____________________________________________________________________________
Trinity Childcare Danville, PA; Assistant Group Supervisor
November 2011 January 2016

Observed and tailored lessons based on skill levels of students

Aided teachers in executing lessons
Planned small projects and activities for students
Assisted students with homework and reading
Gained valuable knowledge about the implementation of age appropriate lesson plans
Learned the value of open communication with families

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT__________________________________________________
Kappa Delta Pi- National Honor Society
2015-2016
Bloomsburg University College of Education Workshop on Diversity

2014

Foundations of Environmental Rating Scales Training

2013

SPSEA- Student Pennsylvania State Education Association

2012-2013

Penn State Better Kid Care Training Program

2012

References Available Upon Request