SARAH RITCHIE 613 Ravenwoods Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322 sarahritchie33@gmail.

com OBJECTIVE To attain a full-time teaching position utilizing my demonstrated creative, interpersonal, organizational and instructional skills in an elementary/middle school environment. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, May 2012 Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA Honors and awards: Full Merit Scholar at Regent University, Deans List (2008-2012), Whos Who Among Students in Americas Colleges and Universities (2010-2011, 2011-2012), and ETS Recognition of Excellence Award (for PRAXIS II scores). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Lynnhaven Elementary School (Title 1) 5th grade inclusion classroom (Jan. 3-Feb. 24, 2012). o Team teaching. Worked, under the supervision of a teacher, with two classes of students. Familiar with Promethean board, benchmark testing, Balanced Literacy and SOL requirements. Great Bridge Intermediate 3rd grade Gifted cluster (Feb. 27-Apr. 20, 2012) o Worked, under the supervision of a teacher, with 23 students. Familiar with SmartBoard technology, differentiation, benchmark testing, curriculum as well as 3rd grade SOLs. Undergrad Student Services Student Worker (2010-present) Interdepartmental communication, managed email, contributed to online student communication and community through blogging, helped to plan and execute events including collaborative events with other departments, commencement activities, and other campus-wide events, worked with data entry and made phone calls to prospective and current students. Literature Instructor (2009-2010) Developed year-long English and Literature curriculum for 7th-8th grade homeschooled students. Taught private class to seven students. Responsible for classroom management, assignments, instruction, meeting with parents and grading. LEADERSHIP Regent Undergraduate Council Special Assistant (2008-2009)assisted with event planning and execution, attended plenary sessions Secretary (2009-2010)recorded minutes, assisted with event planning and execution of more than 100 events, responsible for interdepartmental communication, served on Event Planning and Constitution Committees. Resident Assistant (2010-2011) Worked with a team of undergraduate students and Housing staff. Worked planning hall events, building community, creating educational bulletin boards, counseling students, facilitating hall meetings, and maintaining hall records. SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Office 2010, Constant Contact, Banner, Discoverer, PrintMaster