Sarah M.

Spector
1858 South 1200 East Apt B, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
(541) 513-2089 smspector@gmail.com
Education
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UT
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education
Expected: December 2015
GPA: 4.00
Endorsements in Biology, Enviromental Science, and Middle Level Science
Cuernavaca, Mexico travel seminar and local homestay to deepen understanding of Mexican culture, relationship with the
United States, motivations for immigration, Mexican education system, and student funds of knowledge
Southern Oregon University
B.S. Environmental Studies, Biology; Spanish minor
GPA: 3.51, Magna cum Laude
Capstone: Multi-Party Management of Community Watershed
Outstanding Graduate in Environmental Studies and Biology, Ashland Garden Club Biology Scholarship
Universidad Ncional de Rosario
Study Abroad Participant
Immersion Spanish language program, local home stay, upper division language credit

Ashland, OR
August 2010

Rosario, Argentina
March -June 2009

Teaching Experience
West High School
Salt Lake City, UT
Student Teacher
August-November 2015
Full-time, 12 week teaching experience in general biology and 7th grade ELP integrated science classrooms
o Implemented authentic assessments about viruses and the characteristics of living things (biology) and measuring
the salinity of the Great Salt Lake using hygrometers (7th grade)
Participated in Biology Department Professional Learning Community (PLC)
o Composed common assessments for units on biochemistry and evolution
o Shared effective learning activities and formative assessments
The McGillis School (8th Grade), Salt Lake Center for Science Education (11th Grade)
Salt Lake City, UT
Pre-Practicum Teacher
January-April 2015
Designed and taught lessons in multiple sections of 11th grade biology and 8th grade integrated science
o Chemical and physical properties/changes, making observations and group work, supporting claims with evidence
(8th grade)
o Genetic pedigrees, natural selection, evidence for evolution (11th grade)

Awards
Associate for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Utah Chapter
Teacher of Tomorrow
2015
Awarded to one student from each teacher preparation program in Utah, recognizing exemplary achievement and promise as
an educator

Additional Experience
Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy
Salt Lake City, UT
Environmental Lab Technician
April 2012-August 2014
Developed educational content for school group tours and employee training meetings
Trained and supervised seasonal interns and new hires to run microbiological and chemical drinking water tests
Catalogued and maintained chemical inventory database, investigated best practices for transitioning to digital records
National Park Service
Crater Lake National Park, OR
Interpretive Park Ranger, Classroom at Crater Lake Ranger
June-October 2011
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Created and implemented place-based science curriculum for 4 -6 grade school groups and junior ranger participants
Developed and presented a variety of interpretive programs intended to foster resource stewardship by park visitors including
guided hikes, talks, and tours
Participated as a member of park SAR team on an as-needed basis

Volunteer Experience
She Jumps Into The Canyon
Alta, UT
Volunteer Ski Instructor
March 2015
Subsidized youth ski lessons with an emphasis on empowering women of all ages and increasing their participation in
outdoor activities
Salt Lake City School District Science Fair
Volunteer Judge

Evaluated and selected student-presented science projects at school-level and district-level science fairs

National Park Service

Volunteer Ski Patrol

Salt Lake City, UT

February 2015

Crater Lake National Park, OR

November 2008- March 2009

Represented the National Park Service to winter-time visitors, collaborated with other patrollers to perform search
and rescue operations, maintain winter trails, and assist with visitor questions and concerns

Skills and Interests

Language Skills: SpanishLimited Working Proficiency
Interests: Conservation and environmental issues, road and trail running, outdoor recreation, travel