Sarah J. Nathan

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OBJECTIVE Seeking a classroom position at the junior high or high school level, with a strong emphasis in animal science and general agriculture

EDUCATION Graduating in Sam Houston State University, Sandville, TX May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, GPA 3.21 Minor in Secondary Education Anticipated Certifications  Agricultural Sciences, 8-12 (TExES will be taken April 2012)  Will also take Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (8-12) TExES in April 2012

Related Coursework:  Communication Skills from  Animal Feeds and Feeding Agriculture  Animal Growth and Development  Animal Nutrition  Animal Anatomy and Physiology  Soil Science  Principles of Agricultural Leadership  Plant Science  Floral Design  Animal Reproduction  Forages Crop and Pasture Management  Animal Science  Livestock Behavior

PRE-TEACHING EXPERIENCE January 2012- Caney Creek High School, Conroe, TX present Student Teacher 9 th -12 th Grades, Casey Johnson, Mentor Teacher  Observe, assist, and teach ninth grade pre-advanced placement biology honors course  Develop lesson plans for the enhanced students  Collaborate with mentor teacher to develop programs for the gifted and talented students, PLC- Professional Learning Community

May 2011- Caney Creek High School, Conroe, TX December 2011 Methods Block for Student Teachers

Ninth Grade, Jessica Schenck, Mentor Teacher  Taught ninth grade Biology and Agricultural Principles lessons to four class periods, including a Pre-Advanced Placement biology period  Organized weekly lesson plans and activities focused on Texas Essentials of Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) preparation, which is now called STAR  Created and implemented an innovative classroom management plan that increased student compliance by 90 percent EXPERIENCE 8/11-present YMCA, The Jones Road Location Sandville, TX Management Assistant for Child Watch Care  Coordinate all activities for a KIDS FIT program  Maintain and design advertising displays  Assist supervisor in the running and planning of the Triaflon Marathon for kids 8- 12years of age

HONORS AND  Phi Sigma Phi, National Sam Houston State University Honor Society- invitation AFFILIATIONS Fall 2011  Sam Houston State Association for Science Majors- member  Collegiate Future Farmers of America- member  VATAT- Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas- present member  SHSU Dean’s List: Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2011, present  My Texas CFFA, Quiz Bowl over Agricultural Knowledge placed second, Summer 2011  Delta Tau Alpha, National Agricultural Honor Society- Invitation, Spring 2010

REFERENCES Available upon request