SARA P.

CHATFIELD
1141 Kendall Town Blvd
Unit 2312
Jacksonville, FL 32225
schatfie@umflint.edu
(248)933-4797

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position within an elementary school where I can maximize my university training and field experience to further
develop the expertise necessary to excel in a teaching career.


EDUCATION
University of Michigan-Flint 2008-2014
Flint, MI
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Minors: Language Arts, Mathematics, and Integrated Science


CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan State Provisional Education Certificate 2014
Language Arts (BX) 6-8 Endorsement
Mathematics (EX) 6-8 Endorsement
Integrated Science (DI) 6-8 Endorsement


STUDENT TEACHING
4th Grade Teacher 1/2014 - 4/2014
McGrath Elementary School
Grand Blanc, MI
Demonstrate responsibility and dependability by planning and implementing daily lessons alongside and independently from
mentor teacher
Gain valuable differentiation strategies by creating writing lessons for 73 students across three classes
Display flexibility daily when co-planning with fellow fourth grade teachers
Exhibit lifelong learning by adapting to new Elementary Math Lab instructional strategies
Maintain a positive learning environment by implementing engaging activities and discussions
Attend and participate in staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences
Collaborate with fellow student teachers on a school improvement project


OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Summer Care Assistant 5/2011 -7/2014 (seasonal)
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Walled Lake, MI
Collaborate with fellow staff members by assisting the supervisor in planning and implementing the daily activities.
Supervise children in grades K-6 in small groups while maintaining a positive atmosphere and effectively managing behavior.
Exhibit willingness to be flexible by leading creative games and activities whenever necessary.


Food and Beverage Assistant 8/2010 - 12/2013
University of Michigan-Flint: Event and Building Services
Flint, MI
Accepted responsibility as a lead worker with minimal supervision. Delegated various tasks to fellow employees and trained new
staff members, gaining valuable leadership experience. Received employee of the month on two separate occaions.
Provided outstanding customer service to university students, staff, and guests. Gained a wide variety of communication skills
applicable to a diverse population.


VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
After School Homework Help, Tutor, Grand Blanc, MI, 2014
Family Science Night, Presenter, Grand Blanc, MI, 2014
Family STEM Night, Presenter, Durand, MI, 2013
Family Math Night, Presenter, Flint, MI, 2010, 2011