Sarah Norman

424 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073 | (860) 997-100 | sarah.norman@uconn.edu

Education
University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Anticipated May 2018
Masters Project: “Teaching Global Education in the United Kingdom”

University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Education, Concentration in Secondary Social Studies May 2017
Bachelor of Arts, History May 2017

University of Nottingham Nottingham, England

Study Abroad September 2017-December 2017

Certification:
Connecticut Secondary Social Studies certificate pending

Professional Experience
Conard High School West Hartford, Connecticut
Social Studies Education Intern January 2018-Present
 Design, implement, and embed Human Rights curriculum in U.S. History and Genocide courses for education
opportunities for grades 10, 11, 12 students.
 Assisting in research oriented projects and expanding leadership roles in the development of human rights education
opportunities for students.
 Collaborating with the Connecticut Mohegan Tribe Representatives and the Tantaquidgeon Museum to educate
students on Native American identity and cultural genocide in America’s society and history.

Nottingham Girls High School Nottingham, England

Social Studies Education Intern September 2017-December 2017
 Collaborated with staff, designed curriculum and delivered lessons for a Senior elective on American Politics.
 Created and implemented lessons on History of Medicine Through Time to High School Freshman.
 Organized and oversaw an ‘American Club’ that facilitated conversation on American and British culture.

Edwin O. Smith High School Mansfield, Connecticut

Student Teacher January 2017-May 2017
 Assumed the duties of a classroom teacher to plan and implement instruction for three classroom preps for grade 10
U.S. History and grades 11, and 12 Non-Western Civilization classes.
 Designed effective lesson plans for diverse learners. Lessons included multiple perspectives for classroom learning.
Administered differentiation for students while catering to IEP’s and 504’s.
 Collaborated with social studies faculty in weekly PLC meetings, and attended all professional meetings.
 Communicated effectively with students, faculty and parents regarding student progress and development.

Edwin O. Smith High School Mansfield, Connecticut

Clinical Placement September 2016-Decemeber 2016
 Observed and collaborated with the cooperating teacher in order to enhance instructional practices.
 Engaged with students and delivered lessons throughout the semester.

Edwin O. Smith High School Mansfield, Connecticut

Clinical Placement January 2016-May 2016
 Collaborated with ELL staff and school faculty to best support the needs of English Language Learners.
 Provided support and facilitated teacher with daily in-class assignments and activities.
 Sarah Norman
424 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073 | (860) 997-100 | sarah.norman@uconn.edu

East Hartford Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut

Clinical Placement September 2015-December 2015
 Observed teachers implement lessons to support English Language Learners in Mathematics, Social Studies,
Language Arts, and Sciences and aided with daily classroom activities.
 Collaborated with the teacher to incorporate and deliver a lesson on the American Revolution.

Related Social Studies Instruction

University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut
Teacher Assistant January 2018-Present
 Demonstrate instructional practices, teaching methods, and facilitate class discussions around pedagogical
challenges around the social studies classroom.
 Mentor and advise social studies and history pre-service teachers in lesson plan development.

National Holocaust Centre and Museum Laxton, England

Social Studies Education Intern September 2017-December 2017
 Designed, produced and enhanced a museum program for Secondary students on Holocaust Education.
 Collaborated with museum staff and Holocaust Survivors to discuss the implications of genocide in our society.
 Provided curriculum based tours with students as well as the facilitation of discussions on perspective recognition
and the role of choices as a result of the Holocaust.

Related Work Experience

Stratton Mountain Londonderry, Vermont
Ski Instructor / Coach November 2010-Present
 Coach a competitive mogul freestyle ski team for eleven and thirteen year olds. Have instructed children of all ages
from three to fourteen year olds fundamental skiing techniques in the past.
 Evaluate athlete’s skills and adjust coaching techniques based on athlete's weaknesses and strengths.

Windham High School Windham, Connecticut

Tutor, Volunteer, and UConn Student Assistant September 2014-May 2016
 Shadowed social studies teachers in classrooms while providing classroom support, and aiding students with their
studies through weekly tutoring sessions.
 Motivated students to reach their full potential by offering guidance for time management skills and helping to
develop study strategies.

Activities
UConn Women’s Rowing Team Storrs, Connecticut
Division I Rower, American Athletic Conference August 2013 – June 2017
Third Place Champion Senior Year, AAC Third Place Champion Junior Year, AAC Second Place Champion Sophomore
Year

Professional Development and Training

And Then They Came For Us Presented by the Dodd Center February 2018
Teaching the Holocaust: Exploring Pedagogical Dilemmas Neag School of Education August 2016
English Language Learners in the Classroom Edwin O. Smith High School February 2016