Objective Sarah Jarnagin

I am looking to educate students internationally in the high school setting. My goal is to make
mathematics accessible and enjoyable to each and every student using critical thinking skills and
technology.

Education
Drake University 2012-December 2016
Presidential Scholarship
Awarded Deans List Fall 2015 and Presidents List Fall 2016
Outstanding Mathematics Education Student of the Year awarded in 2015
Studied religions in India through the January-term program
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Teacher Education and Bachelor of Art in
Mathematics Education

Teaching Experience
Modern Knowledge School of Bahrain, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
March 2017-June 2017
Taught Algebra 2 and Statistics to 7 classes each averaged at 25 students, totaling at 146
students
Worked with ESL students in an individual and classroom setting
Included differentiation through various mediums

Student Teaching
Theodore Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa
Fall 2016
Led four block schedule periods with an average of thirty students in each
Collaborated with four fellow teachers to design creative lessons covering content thoroughly
Co-led a psychology club with a veteran psychology teacher

Practicum Experience
Callanan Middle School, Des Moines, Iowa (Sept 2013-December 2013)
Waukee High School, Waukee, Iowa (Feb 2014-April 2014)
Dowling Catholic High School, West Des Moines, Iowa (Sept 2014-December 2014)
Urbandale High School, Urbandale, Iowa (January 2015- May 2015)

Experience
Certified Substitute Teacher January
2017-March 2017
Worked with Des Moines Public Schools to fill positions in need
Followed lesson plans and integrated technology when possible
Private Tutor
2012-Present
Work with individuals to gain deeper understanding of content (grades 5-12)
Average 15-25% grade increase of each student
Drake University 2012-2016
Peer Mathematics Academic Consultant
Assisted a professor in both Calculus I and Calculus II for a semester each
Assisted a professor on a research project to better integrate Probability and Statistics into the
curriculum
Dairy Zone (Manager) 2009-2016
Trained and managed employees

Skills
Well-rounded and personable
Easily adaptable to new surroundings without anxiety
Determination to become independently successful and fulfill leadership roles
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Consistently praised for positive relationships with students and positive classroom culture