Sarah Fitzgerald

1105 4th St. NW, Byron, MN 55920

507-259-0555 / SFitzgerald13@winona.edu

EDUCATION
Winona State University, Winona, MN
Elementary Education with Early Childhood Emphasis / Reading Instruction Minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.96
196 Hours of Clinical Experience
Byron High School, Byron, MN
Student Assist Program
Varsity Dance Team: 4 years / Captain: 2 years

MULTI-LEVEL PRACTICUM
Infant Care
Creekside Childrens Center, Winona, MN
Implemented developmentally appropriate practice through an array of activities
Developed and reinforced daily classroom procedures
5th Grade Science / Health Mentor
Houston Elementary School, Houston, MN
Differentiated classroom instruction and assessment by adjusting lesson to meet student needs
Incorporated technology into lesson plans to enrich student learning
3rd Grade Math Mentor
Washington Kosciusko Elementary School, Winona, MN
Reinforced key academic language through different hands-on activities
Conducted and assessed informal and formal mathematical assessments
2nd Grade Reading Mentor
Cochrane-Fountain City Elementary School, Fountain City, WI
Led students in reading activities that assessed prior knowledge
Facilitated group discussions about literature using 2nd grade topics and texts

MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE
North Woods International Elementary
Lacrosse, WI
Stimulated critical thinking skills during a 4th grade history lesson
Assessed student understanding of content by completion of a hands-on project
Kids First After School Program
Winona, MN
Created rapport with students and families from many cultures
Set clear expectations and established positive behavior management skills amongst students

IMMERSION DAYS
Observed and helped manage a classroom for an entire day with a cooperating teacher
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Lanesboro, MN
Kindergarten Classroom
Winona, MN
Second Grade Classroom
Byron, MN
PROFESSION-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Youth Services Student Librarian 2015-Present
Winona Public Library, Winona, MN
Established a fun and energetic environment for children and families to enjoy reading
Helped set up and partake in different children programs offered at the Public Library

Nanny 2015-Present
Heather Levy, Byron, MN
Cared for two elementary school-aged children and established an open and safe environment
Managed an active calendar of appointments such as summer camps, sports lessons, and piano
lessons

Project Kids Student Assistant 2013-2015

Byron, MN
Communicated with childrens parents or guardians concerning daily activities, behaviors, and
related issues
Provided continuous supervision during indoor and outdoor activities

CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
Student International Literacy Association Member (SILA)
Young Writers Conference Volunteer