Sara Salam

32953 Norwalk St., Union City, CA 94587 Cell phone: 307-421-7605 E-mail: sfsalam@gmail.com Electronic Portfolio: http://sarasalam.weebly.com/ EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS University of Utah B.S., Elementary Education 3.8 GPA Deans List every semester May 11 Salt Lake City, UT

Certifications Utah Elementary Teaching License K-8

May 11

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Washington Writers Academy Teachers Aide Oct 11-Dec 11 Kalamazoo, MI

Conducted daily reading, writing and math at a title-1 school working with 3rd grade students Developed creative methods to actively engage students performing below 3rd grade reading level Coordinated and planned a Thanksgiving program for underprivileged students and their families Aug 10-Apr 11 Salt Lake City, UT

Morningside Elementary School Student Teacher (AmeriCorps Scholarship)

Taught a 5th grade class of 31 students Acquired training in assessing literacy using Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Collaborated with co-educators and students to develop a Service Learning Project against bullying Planned and led the teaching of over 70 lessons including: o Two-week unit on Poetry and Persuasive Writing o Three-week unit on Static and Current Electricity Jan 10-Apr 10 Murray, UT

Liberty Elementary School Reading Specialist

Instructed reading fluency and accuracy in a one-on-one environment with individual 4th grade students Obtained training in Higher Steps, a reading interventions program Personally assisted one student achieve a marked improvement from a 3rd grade reading level to a 4th grade level Sept 08-Dec 08 Salt Lake City, UT

Edison Elementary School Reading Specialist/Teacher Aide

Focused on improving remedial reading skills with 3rd graders performing at a 1st grade level Worked cross-culturally in a diverse class of 26 students representing nine countries, including refugees Structured and implemented one-on-one and small group sessions in mathematics Trained in Early Steps and Next Steps, reading interventions programs
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WORK EXPERIENCE Sylvan Learning Center Aug 12-Dec13 Teacher San Francisco, CA Instructing beginner/academic reading with basic skills of word analysis, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency Instructing writing, math and homework support Conducted diagnostic and progress assessments Private Family in California Nanny Provided direct care for 4 and 5 year old Created mini lessons for the summer o Science experiments o Reading and math fluency o Geography Extra-curricular activities May13-Sept13 San Francisco, CA

Private Family in Utah Nanny Provided direct infant care Performed various exercises to work with the babys motor skills: o Tummy and grabbing exercises o Catching bubbles o Dancing Worked while attending school

Dec 08-Jun 09 Salt Lake City, UT

All About Kids Toddler Teacher

Sept 07-Jan 08 Salt Lake City, UT

Worked with three month old infants to six year old children in a daycare setting Designed multiple work stations, prepared food, and maintained a portfolio for each toddler Worked while attending school May 07-May 08 Salt Lake City, UT

Resident Hall Association (RHA) of University of Utah Campus Relations Coordinator

Planned and executed educational programs for students living in the dorms including o Stress management seminar o EA Sports Game Night o Love for Chocolate event o Back to School BBQ Jun.04-May 06 Cheyenne, WY

Cheyenne Regional Hospital Receptionist in the Radiology Department Greeted, scheduled and checked-in patients Prepared film for radiologists to read Worked while attending school

HONORS/AWARDS Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society The National Society of Collegiate Scholars AmeriCorps Scholarship Diversity Scholarship

PERSONAL/INTERESTS Photographing Wyoming wildlife in its natural habitat Backcountry snowmobiling I enjoy: basketball, reading, relaxing with friends and family, being a kid, bbq sauce, and the cool side of the pillow I dream of: writing a book on my familys history and opening schools in third world countries