Sarah Jane Leal

16992 Road 208 Porterville, CA 93257

(559) 793-6242, saleal@westmont.edu

EDUCATION
Westmont College Expected Graduation 2019
Bachelor or Arts, Liberal Studies
Emphasis in Mathematics
Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA

Study Abroad Fall 2016

Peace and Reconciliation
Northern Ireland and Germany

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Tutor June 2017-Present
Private Residence | Springville and Carpinteria, CA
 Instructed two eight graders with homework and classwork, focusing on mathematics
 Organized plans for each session to teach
 Developed strong teaching skills while working to enhance learning

Pre-Professional Teacher, First Grade Spring 2018

Canalino Elementary School | Carpinteria, CA
 Instructed students with reading packets and responding to prompts
 Assisted cooperating teacher with quality classroom management and instruction
 Supported students with classwork and projects

Counselor August 2015-December 2017

Cold Spring Elementary School | Santa Barbara, CA
 Instructed students kindergarten through eighth grade with homework and class assignments
 Collaborated with supervisor to ensure quality classroom experience, including administrative and
office duties and individualized student care
 Built rapport through effective communication to promote whole child support and learning

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Equestrian Riding Guide and Assistant 2014-2015
Happy Trails Riding Academy | Tulare, CA
 Supported children with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities while riding horses and
performing challenges
 Collaborated with supervisors to assist with any necessary maintenance tasks at the facility

Assistant 4-H Leader 2005-2014

Prairie Center 4-H, Strathmore, CA
 Assisted project leaders with youth aged 9-16 with meeting preparation and organization
 Presented lessons in various projects and taught participants the skills of the project
 Developed yearly curriculum for each project and lesson

SKILLS | COMPETENCIES
 CPR Certification, Google Drive, Social Media Platforms, Symplicity, Canvas by Instructure