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Sarah Barnes (Vallandingham)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Grade 8 Humanities

April 2005–Present

Teach the central theme Community and Society with topics that include:

Pre-Columbian to Modern Day American History Basic History of Islam

English Grammar & Composition Basic History of the Middle

East

Research & Writing Creating Websites &

Blogging

Recei ved sum mer grants i n 2005 and 2007 to research and devel op the Humani ti es

curri cul um

Received summer technology grant in 2006 to XX and again in 2011 to XX

Collaborated weekly with the Director of the Middle School and middle school faculty

Organized and ran XX (historical tours in Boston)

Grade 7 Humanities Sept

2005–June 2008

Planned and taught central theme Identity with topics that included:

European History - World War I & II Civil Rights Movement in

America

English Grammar & Composition Basic History of the Middle

East

Essay Writing Presenting with PowerPoint

Grade 6 Humanities Sept

2011–June 2012

Planned and taught central theme Knowing One’s Past with topics that included:

Ancient Greece Ancient China

Journal Writing & Analytical Reflection Students’ Personal Family

Histories

English Grammar & Composition Use of Microsoft Word

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Academy Archivist

Spring 2008–Present

Support the Development Office by conducting emails and phone calls about school

history

As a guest speaker, present historical and archival concepts in various high school

classes

Overhaul ed the organi zati on of archi val i tem s i n storage and on di spl ay

Identi fi ed, cl assi fi ed, and catal ogued al l school arti facts; created a record-keepi ng

system

Apprai sed school records for preservati ons and safeguardi ng

Head Dorm i tory P arent A ug

2006–June 2012

Administered the oldest boys dorm made up of 48? seniors and post-graduates

Supervised five faculty and led all staff and dormitory meetings

Parti ci pated i n i nvesti gati ng and sol vi ng cri si s and di sci pl i nary si tuati ons

Acted as dorm parent-on-call for weekl y eveni ng and m onthl y weekend duti es

Col l aborated weekl y wi th Res Li fe l eaders, the Deans Offi ce, and Head Nurse

Summer Institute, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

Lead Teacher, Race and Membership: A History of U.S. Citizenship

Summer 2006

Led conversations for the four-day institute open to all secondary school educators,

curriculum specialists, and school librarians

Researched & provided materials used to XX

Worked with XX in developing XX

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RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Sports Assistant Coach, Outdoor Adventure – Spring 2006, 2007, 2008

Assistant Coach, Girls JV Soccer – Fall 2005, 2006, 2007

Activities Advisor, Debate Club – 2012 to Present

Advisor, Middle School Student Council – April 2005 to June 2008

Director, Middle School Chorus – 2007 to 2008

Campus Life Dorm Parent, Sophomore & Junior Boys Dorm – 2012 to Present

Member, Disciplinary Committee – 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

Member, Counselor’s Group – 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011

NEASC Committee Chair, School’s Mission – 2011

Languages Fluent in English & Basic Italian

Proficient with all Word programs, Power School, First Class,

Easiteach, Polyvision

Interactive Board, MacBooks, and various iPad Teaching Applications

EDUCATION

American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts

M. Ed: December 2012

Westfield State College, Westfield, Massachusetts

Initial Licensure Courses: 2004–2006

MTEL Literacy and Communication Exam Completion

MTEL History Exam Completion

Western New England College, Wilbraham, Massachusetts

B.A. in History: May 2004

Phi Alpha Theta, National Historical Honor Society

Course Abroad 2003 – Richmond College, London, England

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