Sadie Trochak

(570) 905-5536
sadieltro@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Penn State University, State College PA (Fall 2018-Present) - Major: Education & Public Policy
Coursework includes: policy analysis, economics, political science, sociology

POLICY EXPERIENCE:
National Institute for Inclusive Competitiveness (NIIC), Philadelphia PA (August 2021-Present) - Intern
(remote)
● Created and maintains a searchable, electronic file that contains key information about historically black
colleges and universities that are core targets for collaboration.
● Identify, summarize, and curate research articles which support NIIC projects and initiatives.
● Support the recruitment and onboarding of new HBCU fellows from the partner institutions.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teach for America (TFA) (Mar. 2021-Apr.2021) - OneDay Volunteer
● Teamed with a TFA corps member to provide support for a specific task.
● Gained insight into working within TFA.
● Constructed alphabet related lesson videos for kinder learning that were utilized in a hybrid class setting.
WellKind School for Early Learners, Scranton PA (Dec. 2018-Jan. 2020)- Assistant Teacher
● Cared for children ages infant to 12 years old.
● Invented lesson plans & activities based on the core values and curriculum of the center for the K-2nd
grade class. .
● Led a classroom of children from all different socioeconomic backgrounds with differing academic &
social needs.
Tutor Doctor, State College PA (Mar. 20211-Present) - Tutor
● Design different activities & lessons based on the student's areas of need and implement them within each
session.
Shaver’s Creek Outdoor School (Mar. 20211-Present) - Volunteer Camp Counselor
● Fulfilled training courses on child safety & nature lessons.
● Spent a total of 5 days at Shaver’s Creek with a 5th grade class learning through nature while responsible
for a cabin of six 5th-graders.

ADDITIONAL:
THON Dancer Relations Committee (Mar. 2019-Present) - Member
● THON is the world’s largest student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and
families impacted by childhood cancer. Year-long fundraising efforts culminate in a 46 hour no sitting, no
sleeping dance marathon.
● Served as my committee’s education liaison all 3 years, training 30-40 people on the policies, mission, and
history of THON.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (Mar. 2019-Present) - Member
● Service organization at Penn State paired with St. Judes & two THON families.
● Volunteer within the State College community & fundraise year-long for both philanthropy organizations
listed above.