Sarah Laurenz

Allendale, MI | laurenzs@mail.gvsu.edu | (989) 488-3326

To support and inspire students to nourish curiosity and think critically in a primary school
classroom internship position.

Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science Expected Graduation December 2025
Major: Pedagogical Content Knowledge for
Elementary Teachers PreK-6
Emphasis: PK-6th Science

Professional Experience
Teacher Apprenticeship, Allendale Public Schools February 2024 - Present
Young 5’s Classroom Teacher Apprentice

● Assist in the classroom 5 mornings each week for a total of 20 hours per week.
● Learn effective teaching strategies, equitable instruction practices, and appropriate
accommodations for all types of learners in the classroom.
● Learn how to build and sustain relationships with students and families as well as
school administration.

Edustaff, Grand Rapids and surrounding areas February 2023 - January 2024
K-12 Substitute Staffing

● Substitute taught in kindergarten, 1st grade, secondary social science, secondary

science, physical education, music, and secondary special education.
● Served as a paraprofessional at GR Montessori School (public).
● Experience at inner city schools and rural schools.

Mountain Meadow Ranch Camp, Susanville, CA Summer 2022 & 2023

Backpacking Director, Low Ropes Director, Counselor

● Led overnight backpacking trips with group sizes varying from 8 - 15 campers ages
13 - 15 years old supported by an assistant counselor.
● Primary responder for injuries (Wilderness First Responder Certified: 2023)
 ● Coordinated routes, meals, dates, and participant ability.
● Directed all low ropes activities with groups ranging from 6 - 18 campers of all ages.
● Cabin leader, responsible for 24/7 care, emotional support and physical wellbeing.

Avid 4 Adventure Camp, Evergreen, CO Summer 2021

Counselor, Activities Specialist

● Oversaw all camp activities, including mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, etc.
● Cabin leader, responsible for 24/7 care, emotional support and physical wellbeing.

GVSU Outdoor Adventures, Allendale, MI November 2020 - Present

Adventure Guide and Program Coordinator

● Developed and executed backpacking trips in West Virginia and Michigan.

● Organized and guided rock climbing trips in Kentucky, Arkansas, Michigan.
● Instructed educational skills workshops for bike repair, rock climbing skills, and
backcountry camping skills.
● Managed outdoor gear rental including inventory, pricing, customer service and
distribution.
● Primary responder for injuries while in the backcountry (Wilderness First Responder
Certification: 2023)

On Campus Involvement
Vertical Earth Climbing Club
President September 2023 - April 2024
Member September 2020 - Present

Subject to Change Improv Comedy Club

Vice President September 2021 - April 2023
Member September 2020 - April 2023
References
Scott Hall-Jones halljons@gvsu.edu
Faculty/Staff GVSU Mathematics Department
College Professor

Kat Whitestone kwhitestone@mountainmeadow.com

Mountain Meadow Ranch Camp Director
Employer

Steven Mattox mattoxs@gvsu.edu

Faculty/Staff GVSU Science Department
College Professor