vesarah@uark.

edu
501.773.7669
S arah Whi t es ell
2860 Coy Kaylor Dr.
Fayetteville, AR
72703

Professional Objective
Seeking a position as a first time elementary school teacher where I can be challenged to
grow in a positive learning environment and be given the opportunity to use my
professional experience in designing and implementing research-based differentiated
instruction in order to deliver quality education.
Education
University of Arkansas, Graduate SchoolFayetteville, AR
Master of Arts in Teaching (PK-4), Endorsement in ESL Education
GPA: 4.0 Expected Graduation Spring 2017
University of Arkansas, College of Education and Health ProfessionsFayetteville,
AR Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education, May 2016
GPA: 3.65

Professional Experience
M.A.T. Year Long Internship, Jones Elementary School, Springdale, AR
First Grade Placement, August 2016-October 2016
Third Grade Placement, October 2016-March 2017
Pre-K, April 2017-May 2017
Conducted a nine-week Action Research Project on reading comprehension using
explicit story mapping instruction in a third-grade classroom
Designed and taught a ten-day UbD unit on life cycles in a third-grade classroom
Tutor, Jones Elementary School, Springdale, AR, January 2017-present
Tutored Tier 2 fourth grade students for reading comprehension three hours each
week
Literacy Camp Tutor, Washington Elementary School, Fayetteville, AR, Fall 2016
Designed and implemented literacy interventions for one student
Identified areas of need through pre-assessments and implemented research-based
strategies once a week for an hour based on two identified literacy areas
Examined and wrote up results, findings, and further recommendations for the
classroom teacher and parents
Study Abroad Practicum, Limerick, Ireland, Summer 2015
Helped facilitate instruction in two primary schools
Analyzed and compared the educational system in Ireland to our own in the United
States
Professional Development, Jones Elementary: participated in weekly faculty
meetings and PLCs about various topics related to curriculum and instruction.

Sarah Whitesell
vesarah@uark.edu 2860 Coy Kaylor Dr.
501.773.7669
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Volunteer Experience
Parent University, Jones Elementary, 2017-present
Manage child care so that parents can receive informative financial and parenting
classes
Service Learning Project, Jones Elementary, Fall 2016
Collaborated with a fellow intern and first-grade teachers to implement a service-
learning project for first-grade.
The service-learning project comprised of students bringing canned and boxed
goods/toiletries for a family in need at the school while teaching students the traits
of good citizenship.
Pi Beta Phi Literacy 5k, 2012-2016
Facilitated race day logistics and raised money for Pi Beta Phis literacy foundation
Volunteer Action Center, 2012-2014
Volunteered to read for the VAC Literacy Program once a week to students at various
Fayetteville Elementary schools
Activities and Memberships
International Literacy Association, 2016-present
Arkansas Reading Association, 2016-present
Garden Club, Jones Elementary, Spring 2017
Collaborated with fellow teachers to plan and implement school garden
Pi Beta Phi, 2012 - 2016
Awards and Honors
Arkansas Bridge Scholarship
Awarded 2012-2017 School Years
Chancellors List
University of Arkansas FayettevilleSpring 2016
Deans List
University of Arkansas FayettevilleFall 2014
References
References
Dr. Christine Ralston, Professor and Liaison, University of Arkansas, (479)
322.8823, cralston@uark.edu
Melissa Fink, Principal, Jones Elementary, (479) 750.8865, mfink@sdale.org
Christy Norwood, Assistant Principal, Jones Elementary, (479) 466.1658,
cnorwood@sdale.org
Megan Benne (Second Placement Mentor), Classroom Teacher, Jones
Elementary, (479) 633.3580, mbenne@sdale.org
 Kim Gibson (First Placement Mentor), Classroom Teacher, Jones Elementary,
(479) 409.6502, kgibson@sdale.org
Dr. Paul Cajella, Professor, University of Arkansas, (479) 575.2854,
pcallej@uark.edu