SARA YOUSSEF

1137 Lascombes Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 | (815)814-6944 |sara.youssef1226@gmail.com

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION____________________________________________________________________________________

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Expected Graduation Date: May 2013 Bachelor of Arts in History with Minor in Social Science Secondary Education Cumulative GPA 3.65/4.0 Initial Illinois Teacher Certification (Type 9, Grades 6-12) Endorsements in Psychology and Political Science Expected Completion Date: July 2013 Aug.2005-May 2009

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School High School Diploma

CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________

Student Teacher, South High School, Downers Grove, IL Jan. -May2013 Teaching US History, Global Connections, and Contemporary American Issues Attended workshop about teaching moral dilemmas in a classroom. Observing and tutoring after school homework intervention program, STRIVE. Implemented behavioral interventions for several students, using strategies of positive behavior interventions and supports. Practice Teacher, Urbana High School, Urbana, IL Planned and implemented lessons for sophomore level World History. Fostered lessons for students to teach historical writing and graphical organization. Observed and participated in department curriculum meeting. Practice Teacher, Unity Junior High, Tolono, IL Planned and implemented lessons for sixth grade social sciences. Taught lesson dedicated to teaching ISAT preparation. Worked one on one with students with IEPs.

Oct. -Nov. 2012

Feb.-May 2012

Practice Teacher, READY High School, Champaign, IL Sept. -Dec. 2011 Planned and implemented lessons for high school US and World history. Observed and taught according to the alternative education program provided for students. Taught lessons using Smart Board technology successfully. Teaching Assistant, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UIUC, Champaign, IL Attended weekly professional and leadership development seminars/workshops. Prepared and executed weekly lessons for a freshman introductory course. Provided assistance and availability for freshman students in order to help them adjust to campus life. College Staff Supervisor, Illinois YMCA Youth and Government, Springfield, IL Guided and assisted high school students from all over the state of Illinois in mock- General Assembly activities. Worked with colleagues and advisors of the program to ensure the success of the weekend event. Service Learning Volunteer, Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center, Urbana, IL Met weekly and coordinated with fellow volunteers to plan activities for students. Effected weekly living history activities, such as a Civil War re-enactor to speak. Tutored middle and elementary school students with varying needs and learning styles.

RELATED EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________________________________________________
Aug. -Dec. 2012

Mar. 2011-Mar. 2013

Sept.-Nov. 2011

SARA YOUSSEF
1137 Lascombes Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 | (815)814-6944 |sara.youssef1226@gmail.com
Spanish Club Instructor, Westview Elementary School, Champaign, IL Collaborated with colleague to teach weekly Spanish lessons to fifth grade students. Organized and taught students a final Spanish presentation, which premiered in front of their parents with great success. Summer Camp Assistant, Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, Bradley, IL Taught and assisted middle and high school students in week long badminton camp for three summers. Tutor, Urbana Middle School, Urbana, IL Assisted students with school work in a sixth grade study hall classroom. Supervised and assisted sixth-eighth grade students in SPLASH after school program. Front Desk Receptionist, Body Works Fitness Center, Bradley, IL Worked primarily with member services and maintenance and upkeep of facility. Maintenance Student Staff, Assembly Hall, Champaign, IL Worked with co-workers to prepare for and take down events at Assembly Hall. Child Care Provider, Mark and Marissa Anderson, Bourbonnais, IL Barista, Aava Java, Bourbonnais, IL Worked to serve and wait on customers while cooperating with co-workers. Trained new employees successfully. Chicago Bears Training Camp Employee, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL Worked diligently and efficiently with co-workers at concession services. Receptionist and IT Support, Dr. Hassan Youssef M.D. Pediatrics Office, Bradley, IL Worked at the front desk to ensure patient satisfaction. Aided and trained with the transition to Electronic Medical Records Programming. Deans List, UIUC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Champaign, IL Oct. -Nov. 2011

June 2010-June 2012

Feb.-Nov.2010

WORK EXPERIENCE ________________________________________________________________________________________________

May -Aug. 2011

Sept. 2010-May 2011 Dec. 2009-Aug. 2012 Sept. 2008-Aug. 2009

July 2008-Aug. 2009 May 2005-Aug. 2010

HONORS & ACTIVITIES_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Spring & Fall 2010 Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Member, Champaign, IL Sept. 2010-present Leadership and academic achievement organization that promotes service to the community. Attended meetings and participated in planning meaningful service initiatives. Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society Member, Champaign, IL Actively participated in the planning of social events and recruiting measures. Active member and coordinator of the Book Sales and Historical Movie Club Committees. Earned appropriate recognition for society to graduate with honor cords. Jan. 2011-present

SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS_________________________________________________________________________________

Literate in standard Arabic o Attended Dar-Al Huda School in Oakbrook, IL from kindergarten to eighth grade, as well as took 14 credit

hours at the University of Illinois in Arabic courses.

o Badminton, Tennis, Cross County, and/or Track Coaching o Participated in badminton and tennis camps at local high school from the fifth grade until

eighth grade, as well as played both sports in high school though the varsity level. o I am an avid runner, and have competed in several races. I have been competing throughout my college career. o I have great desire to volunteer to coach high school or middle school levels.

SARA YOUSSEF
1137 Lascombes Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 | (815)814-6944 |sara.youssef1226@gmail.com
Sponsoring Student Government o Participated in Illinois YMCA Youth and Government in high school, as well as supervised as college staff. o I have interest in sponsoring or assisting in a student government club at the high school or middle school

level.

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