Sara H.

Hess
165 Turkey Drive, McGaheysville VA 22840
(540) 236-8586 sara.hess@live.longwood.edu

Summary

Loyal and compassionate young professional with direct experience and knowledge in the field of education.
The ability to develop strong relationships through empathic understanding, differentiation, and collaboration.
Curious and innovative regarding learning styles and their impact on the acquisition of knowledge. Seeking
new challenges and opportunities in an environment that promotes interpersonal growth in students and
resourcefulness within the classroom.

Specialties: Highly Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Score and Analyze
Reading Records and Diagnostic Spelling Tests, Lesson Planning, Customer Service, and Student-
Confidentiality

Education

Longwood University, Farmville VA May 2018

Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies
Concentration Education (PreK-6)

Longwood University, Farmville VA

Masters of Reading, Learning and Literacy May 2019

Professional Experience

Sunrise Learning Center, Farmville VA August 2018-Present

Instructional Assistant
 Instruct and evaluate students ranging in ages from 5-7 years in reading and writing activities
 Communicate and collaborate with the head teachers in reference to the student’s instructional needs
 Substitute in the absence of a head teacher

Cumberland County Middle School, Cumberland County VA February 2018- May 2018
Student Teacher
 Plan and implement classroom lessons with 5th and 6th grade students
 Communicate and collaborate with other teachers in the grade

Rockingham County Parks & Recreation, Harrisonburg VA June 2015–August 2018

Afterschool and Summer Day Camp Leader (Seasonal)
 Mentor and motivate approximately 30 students (PreK-5) daily with educational and social-emotional
activities in a structured and safe environment
 Partner and collaborate with team members to problem solve and implement conflict resolution strategies
 Communicate effectively with parents to enhance the learning experience and foster trusting relationships
Sara H. Hess
165 Turkey Drive, McGaheysville VA 22840
(540) 236-8586 sara.hess@live.longwood.edu

Service

Young Life, Farmville VA

Freshman Fellowship Leader
 Advise and mentor Longwood University freshmen girls as they transition into college life and explore their faith
 Co-lead a bible study within the freshman fellowship program

Wyldlife, Farmville VA April 2015- present

Youth Leader
 Co-facilitate programs that provide fun, adventurous, life changing and skill building experiences for
approximately fifteen 12-15-year-old students to enhance their faith
 Fundraise to support student trips and programming