<p>Sarah J. Nathan</p><p> [email protected]</p><p>OBJECTIVE Seeking a classroom position at the junior high or high school level, with a strong emphasis in animal science and general agriculture</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>May 2011- Caney Creek High School, Conroe, TX December 2011 Methods Block for Student Teachers</p><p>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</p><p>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</p><p>REFERENCES Available upon request</p>