SARAH CRISSMAN

610-781-8094
scris244@live.kutztown.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as an elementary school teacher. Passionate about coaching and working with kids.
Dedicated to providing quality instruction and helping children reach their potential.

EDUCATION
B.S Ed. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Major: Elementary Education Pre K-4 May 2022
GPA:GPA: 3.91

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

● Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
● KU National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
● The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
● Kutztown Campus Tour Guide
● Special Olympics Volunteer

QUALIFICATIONS
● Leadership and strong communication skills
● Maintains a positive and professional disposition
● Ability to effectively work as part of a collaborative team
● Adapts to new environments
● Able to inspire and motivate
● Google Certified Educator Level 1

TEACHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Spring Ridge Elementary School, Wilson Area School District January 2022 - Present
Student Teaching, First Grade
• Designs and implements lessons that align with the Common Core standards for First Grade
• Demonstrates commitment to students by attending IEP/ESL meetings and parent conferences
• Fosters a positive learning environment by building a rapport with students and promoting respect
• Integrates technology and differentiates instruction to support the needs of students
• Provides small group reading and math support for students with additional needs

Substitute Teacher, Reading, PA November 2020 - Present

Substitute Teacher for Conrad Weiser School Area District, Fleetwood Area School District,
Brandywine Area School District, Schuylkill Valley Area School District, and Wilson Area School
33District
● Follows the teacher’s lesson plans accordingly
● Maintains day to day classroom management and discipline in the classroom
● Proctors exams and quizzes in the classroom
● Supports students with various learning abilities by using different teaching strategies
● Establishes positive relationships with the students and staff through regular
communication
 13th and Union Elementary School, Reading Area School District September 2021 - December 2021
Professional Semester Teacher, Kindergarten
• Designed and implemented lessons that aligned with the Common Core standards for Kindergarten
• Instructed and communicated with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse students
• Demonstrated commitment to students by attending IEP/ESL meetings and parent conferences
• Fostered a positive learning environment by building a rapport with students and promoting respect
• Integrated technology and differentiated instruction to support the needs of students

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Fleetwood Area School District, Fleetwood, PA December 2019 - Present
Assistant High School Track & Field Coach
● Organizes all winter workouts and practice schedule
● Organizes spring workouts for sprinters and mid-distance runners
● Educates athletes on proper running techniques and nutrition to improve athletic
performance
● Oversees the team’s fundraising activities and budgeting
● Communicates with the other coaches about workouts, practice schedules, and
fundraising activities

Fleetwood Area School District, Fleetwood, PA July 2020 – December 2021

JV High School Girls Soccer Coach
● Worked closely with the head coach, parents, and athletes to set attainable team goals
● Assisted the head coach in instructing the players about the rules, regulations, and game
techniques
● Organized and directed drills for developing players
● Improved coaching by attending meetings and taking certified coaching courses
● Helped build a positive team dynamic by encouraging team bonding activities

Tri-Valley YMCA, Fleetwood, PA May 2017 - May 2020

Head Summer Camp Counselor
● Planned games and activities ranging from arts and crafts, sports, nature, and food and
science for ages 5-13
● Maintained an energetic and professional demeanor when working with the children,
parents, and other staff members
● Established and enforced camp rules
● Designed a weekly schedule to give to parents highlighting important events and
reminders

Toms River, NJ December 2018 - May 2019

Autistic Tutor
● Customized educational and fitness activities to meet the needs of my tutee
● Provided the tutee’s mother with fitness progress reports, and notes of the tutee’s
educational improvements
● Utilized various iPad activities and manipulatives to teach number counting to my tutee
● Helped improve my tutee’s math performance and improved his overall health and fitness
RELATED VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Willow Creek Elementary School, Fleetwood, PA September 2019 - March 2020
Grade 3, General Education Classroom
● Assisted and supervised small group activities outside of the classroom
● Created interactive lesson plans for a class of 23 students
● Offered specialized 1 on 1 help for students struggling in major content areas like math
and reading
● Regularly observed and worked closely with the school’s reading specialist and ESL
teacher
● Developed strong relationships with the school staff and community

References

• Dr. Tiffany Bates – Professor & Teaching Supervisor, Kutztown Department of

Education
- bates@kutztown.edu

• Mrs. Mary Plummer – Mentor Teacher, Spring Ridge Elementary School

- plumar@share.wilsonsd.org

• Dr. Deborah Sailsbery – Professor & Teaching Supervisor, Kutztown Department of

Education
- SAILSBERY@kutztown.edu

• Mrs. Margaret Anne Brown – Principal, 13th & Union Elementary School
- brownm@readingsd.org

• Dr. Amy Kennedy – Professor, Kutztown Department of Education

- akennedy@kutztown.edu

• Matt Diehl – Athletic Director, Fleetwood Area School District

- matdiehl@fleetwoodasd.org