Sarah R.

Hallinen
www.sarahhallinen.weebly.com 7520 Chichester Canton, MI 48187 (734) 751-4266 [email protected] EDUCATION University of Michigan GPA 3.99 James B. Angell Scholar, University Honors School of Literature, Science and Arts Bachelors Degree in Spanish and Psychology, minor in Music Universidad de Salamanca Study Abroad- Spanish Literature CERTIFICATION Provisional Teaching Certificate K-12 Spanish Provisional Teaching Certificate 6-12 Psychology Adult/Child CPR and First Aid certification PESG Substitute Teacher Ann Arbor, MI

May 2013 Salamanca, Spain June-August 2011 June 2013 June 2013 Winter 2012 Winter 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Ann Arbor, MI Forsythe Middle School Winter 2012 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Student Teacher Independently taught four large classes (26-33 students) at all levels for two months Created lessons specifically focusing on accommodating special education students and the use of technology in the classroom Participated in all school staff meetings and professional development workshops, including parent teacher conferences Created lesson and assessment materials for the updated 7th grade Spanish curriculum to meet Michigan World Languages standards and meet the needs of the incoming A2LP (Ann Arbor Languages Partnership) students, all in collaboration with two other Ann Arbor district teachers Assisted in WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) after-school program events Ann Arbor, MI Wines Elementary School Fall & Winter 2013 4th Grade Spanish Teacher, Ann Arbor Languages Partnership (A2LP) Independently taught three fourth grade classes Spanish lessons twice weekly for one full semester, working with a teaching partner second semester Created all lesson materials based off of A2LP lesson templates Collaborated with classroom teachers and A2LP staff throughout the process Dexter, MI Dexter High School Fall 2011 th th 9 & 10 Grade Pre-Student Teaching Intern Observed and reflected on student learning during group work and as a whole class, assisting students one-on-one during class activities Planned and taught two 50-minute lessons Developed assessment and lesson materials on a daily basis in collaboration with my cooperating teacher Ann Arbor, MI Forsythe Middle School Winter 2011 th th 6 & 8 Grade Pre-Student Teaching Intern Planned and taught one 10-15 minute culture or grammar activity each week Interviewed and assessed one student on literacy habits and Spanish reading comprehension Observed school and classroom environment and student interactions as well as teaching strategies employed by an experienced Spanish teacher Helped chaperone one of the class groups on a full day field trip to downtown Ann Arbor

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) Office Assistant Spring & Summer 2013 Organized program materials, reconciled budget data, coordinated transportation for events, answered phone calls, helped prepare for the 2013 Michigan Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) Student Speaker Fall & Winter 2012-13 Visited schools in underprivileged areas and spoke about my educational experience, educational resources, and the importance of higher education Attended two training sessions on the concerns of high school students from underprivileged areas who wish to attend college and resources to aid in the transition Michigan Student Orientation Leader Summer & Fall 2012 Interacted and worked with incoming freshmen, transfer, and international students from diverse backgrounds. Also worked with parents. Created a welcoming environment for new students and represented the University of Michigan Answered questions, provided information, and led activities for incoming students during orientation in a large group. Also led small group campus tours and discussions. During the summer supervised students in the dormitories throughout orientation, enforced expectations for the program Michigan Marching Band rank leader 2009-2012 Modeled and explained marching moves to band members throughout the season, giving feedback daily to promote improvement Acted as a positive role model and established an inclusive environment within the clarinet section and the band Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority Lambda Chapter Historian, band services committee chair 2010, 2011 Planned the annual band banquet event and created the presentational video for the event Collaborated with committee members in the planning and execution of essential band events including receptions for visiting bands, breakfast for band members, and ordering and distributing apples for halftime University of Michigan LeaderShape attendee Winter 2010 Participated in leadership-building activities including public speaking, team-building, setting group boundaries, group dynamics, and discovering leadership styles, all with a diverse group of peers