Sarah L.

Patterson


640 Beulah St. (626) 475-9205
Glendale, CA 91202 sarahlp@ucla.edu

Education
Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts, May 2012
Major: International Affairs; Minor: English
GPA: 3.416
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Preliminary California Teaching Credential in June 2014
Masters in Education in June 2015
Current GPA: 4.000
CSET: October 2012
CBEST: January 2013
RICA: January 2014
CPR-certified: 08/02/2012
Professional Organizations: Association of American
Educators; International Reading Association

Relevant Experience
Kindergarten Student Teacher, April 2014 - June 2014
Thomas Edison Elementary School (Technology Magnet), Glendale, CA
Planned and implemented engaging lessons in line with Kindergarten standards and Common Core
Utilized the Smart Board, iPads, Elmo Projector, and desktop computers in lessons daily
Implemented a classroom management system using positive reinforcement and logical consequences
Conducted after-school tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support
5th Grade Student Teacher, October 2013 - March 2014
Rowan Avenue Elementary School, East Los Angeles, CA
Designed lessons preparing students for the Common Core changes, especially in ELA curriculum
Reworked Treasures curriculum to meet my students' needs and interests
Created lessons that encouraged students to collaborate and problem solve throughout every discipline
Teacher Assistant at preschool and childcare center, November 2012- August 2013
Child Educational Center, Pasadena, CA
Collaborated with a large team of other teachers in an indoor/outdoor preschool classroom
Designed learning activities, group-time, centers for children
Developed a new classroom library system to make it easier for children to access books
Program leader at after-school program, August -November 2012
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles, CA
Planned enrichment activities based around reading and world cultures for two classes kindergarten
and first grade for a 10-week enrichment unit
Implemented classroom management rules and structures for the first grade class I was responsible for
Nanny/tutor, September 2010-June 2012
Private family, Portland, OR
Supervised and created enrichment activities for the familys children and childrens friends
Tutored children in Kumon, phonemic awareness, phonics, and writing
Teachers Assistant for Summer classes, June-July 2008
Chandler School, Pasadena, CA
Assisted teachers in elementary math, science, and archery classes by helping set up supplies or
assisting children with work and skills

Additional Experience
Student Intern, May-September 2010
Mercy Corps, Portland, OR
Performed site maintenance and blogged about innovative solutions to poverty and other social justice
issues on Mercy Corps Global Envision blog, which focuses on market-driven solutions to global poverty
Student Research Assistant, June-July 2009
Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
Researched case studies and edited manuscript for International Affairs faculty members book on
transnational criminal organizations, Dark Logic: Transnational Criminal Tactics and Global Security

Relevant Coursework: Social Foundations and Cultural Diversity in American Education; Psychological Foundations of
Education; Principles and Methods for Teaching Reading for Multiple Subject Instruction; Language Structure, Acquisition,
and Development; Teaching in Urban Schools: Exploring Family-School Connections; Critical Media Literacy: Teaching
Youth to Critically Read and Create Media.