SARAH CALLIHAN

1574 Bromley Dr. Apt. C. Fairborn, OH | 937-304-7993 | scallihan9@gmail.com |

pronouns: she/her/hers

EDUCATION
July 2016

Masters of Education, Educational Leadership,

Wright State University, Dayton, OH

August 2014

June 2009

Concentration: Student Affairs in Higher Education

Emphasis: Career Advising

Completion of Global Career Development Facilitator curriculum

Masters of Arts, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Wright State University,

Dayton, OH

Concentration: Criminal Justice and Social Issues

Project: A Needs Assessment for Emancipated Foster Youth

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Minor: Political Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Affairs Experience
January 2016

Presenter, Ohio College Personnel Association (OCPA), Columbus, OH

Topic: Strategies for Supporting Foster Youth in Higher Education

January 2016April 2016

Academic Success and Career Services Intern in the Office of LGBTQA

Affairs, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Under the supervision of Director Petey Peterson
Developed and implemented programming to assist students who utilized
the Community Engagement Room to successfully complete their courses
and progress towards a completed degree
Assisted students with resume building and cover letter writing
Provided tutoring services and academic advising assistance

March 2015December 2015

Peer Mentor for First Year Programs, Wright State University, Dayton,
OH
Co-facilitated UVC 1010 course for first year students intending Education
and Human Services majors
Assisted incoming students with their transition into college
Created lesson plans centered around study skills, time management,
diversity issues
Assisted students in knowing how to understand the Degree Auditing
Report System (DARS) for registration purposes

May 2015- July

2015

Intern in the Office of Residence Life and Housing, Wright State

University, Dayton, OH
Shadowed Director Dan Bertsos
Attended and gained knowledge about strategic planning, campus housing
development and new student orientation

June 2011-June
2012

Peer Mentor, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Residential Peer Mentor for the Independent Scholars Network within the
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Provided support for emancipated foster youth as they navigated their first
year of college in order to provide for their success in the coming years of
education
Advised students on what courses to register for based on the Degree
Auditing Report System (DARS)

September 2010- Tutor, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

December 2010
Tutored students in a variety of subject such as Sociology, Psychology and
Spanish
Assisted students with understanding of DARS (Degree Audit Reporting
System)
March 2009June 2009

Intern, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Intern for Attorney Stephanie Allen
Researched and wrote reports for Guardian ad Litem proceedings and laws
Observed court proceedings in juvenile and criminal courts

Other Professional Skills

2016present

Community Engagement Coordinator, Wright State University, Dayton,

OH
Staff the community engagement center
Track and welcome visitors to the engagement center
Provide tours of the space
Work on academic programming for fall semester
General office duties

2010-2016

Technology Assistant, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Utilize computer software in the Office of Disability Services to transform
class materials into various formats for students with disabilities
Proctor exams or help as a reader/writer in the classroom for students with
disabilities

2008-2009

Secretary, Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Provided customer service to students who utilized Student Legal Services
Organized and managed large quantity of confidential law records

Leadership Skills
2014present
2014-2016

Volunteer, Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now

Member of Student Affair Graduate Association (SAGA)

2011-2014

Treasurer and Student Government Representative- Great ComMission

2008-2011

Student Coordinator, Treasurer and Student Government

Representative- Crosswalk Dayton

2008-2009

President and Public Relations -Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance

Member Lifting Individual Voices for Equality, LIVE

2015-present

Volunteer, Foster Care Alumni Association

2013

State representative for Congressional Foster Youth Job Shadow Day

2008

Testified to Ohio Sub-committee on TANF-IL funding

2009-10

Volunteer, Relay for Life

Provided registration assistance during event and participated in the walk

2010

Spanish Tutor

2009-2010

Stage and House Manager for the Vagina Monologues

2008-2013

Volunteer for Walk for MS

2008

Voter Registration Volunteer for Progressive Future