Sarah Hoenes

38 Bishop Hill Rd
Orwell, Vermont 05760
802-683-6989
smhoenes@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Boston University, Boston, MA
SED Bachelor of Science, 2018
Major: Elementary Education
Sub-Concentration: English as a Second Language
GPA – 3.5/4.0

LICENSURE
Massachusetts State Teaching Licenses currently pending
 Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
 English as a Second Language (Grades PreK-6)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dec. 2015 – Present, SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Addison Rutland Supervisory Union (ARSU), Fair Haven, VT
 Experience as a paraprofessional educator, second grade teacher, third/fourth grade teacher, fifth grade teacher,
music teacher (kindergarten through eighth grade), math teacher (sixth through eighth grade), social studies
teacher (sixth through eighth grade), and Spanish teacher (fourth through eighth grade)
 Worked with lesson plans established by primary teacher in a variety of settings
 Demonstrated versatility in methods of instruction and ability to adapt quickly to new environments
Jan. 2018 – May 2018, ESL STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM
Donald McKay K-8 School, Boston, MA
 Placement in third grade inclusion classroom
 Supported teacher with daily routines, answered student questions and supported learning, performed classroom
tasks (copying, organizing, etc.), led guided reading groups, provided small group instruction in reading, writing,
and math, designed and taught science unit around text, gradually took over planning and teaching of all subjects
 Worked with a variety of students (students with special needs and English Language Learners)
Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2017, ELEMENTARY STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM
Colegio Menor San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
 Placement in third grade classroom
 Supported teacher with daily routines, answered student questions and supported learning, performed classroom
tasks (copying, recording objectives, etc.), led guided reading groups, graded assignments, provided small group
instruction in spelling, gradually took over planning and teaching of all subjects, performed lunch and recess duty
 Worked with full class of English Language Learners as well as students with special needs
Jan. 2017 – May 2017, TEACHING PRE-PRACTICUM
Mason-Rice Elementary School, Newton, MA
 Placement in a second grade classroom
 Assisted with daily routines, answered student questions and supported learning, led readings, performed
classroom tasks (copying, setting calendar, etc.), independently taught lessons in ELA and social studies
 Worked with students of all ability levels, providing one-on-one, small group, and full class instruction
Jan. 2015 – May 2015, TEACHING PRE-PRACTICUM
Jackson/Mann K-8 School, Allston, MA
 Placement in an inclusive K0-K1 classroom
 Assisted with daily routines, helped at rug time, ran centers
 Worked with a variety of students (students with special needs and English Language Learners)
Sep. 2014 – Dec. 2014, GENERATION CITIZEN DEMOCRACY COACH
Brighton High School, Brighton, MA
 Implemented action civics curriculum in tenth-twelfth grade ROTC class
 Planned and co-taught lessons with another BU student
 Helped students identify an issue in their community and take steps towards addressing and correcting it
38 Bishop Hill Rd Orwell, Vermont 05760 802-683-6989 smhoenes@gmail.com
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
ORCHESTRA MANAGER, Jan. 2018 – May 2018
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Boston, MA
 Worked weekly with the Junior Repertory Orchestra (around 100 students grades 6-10)
 Rearranged rooms, set up chairs, moved equipment and ensured spaces were ready and available for orchestra
 Took attendance and supervised students during down time and rehearsals
 Worked concerts for other orchestras – took attendance, set up/tore down, supervised students, etc.

SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT, Sep. 2014 – May 2017

Boston University School of Education, Boston, MA
 Operated office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use d computers for
spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
Completed copy and scanning jobs
Worked on a variety of projects including cleaning, filing, running errands, writing transcriptions,
helping with events, organizing and rearranging offices, etc.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BU First Year Student Outreach Project - focus on Hunger
Mentoring elementary student musicians through summer community band
BU Scarlet Squad – assisted students moving in, answered questions, gave directions, etc.
Member of FeelGood BU, a non-profit food service organization

ADDITIONAL SKILLS INTERESTS

 Administrative skills  Traveling
 Leadership experience  Hiking and camping
 Outdoors knowledge and experience  Cultural studies
 Teamwork skills  Music
 Planning and organizing events
 Training in music, drama, and dance

38 Bishop Hill Rd Orwell, Vermont 05760 802-683-6989 smhoenes@gmail.com