EDUCATION

2015-Present UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, PA

M.S.Ed Elementary Education with Pennsylvania Teaching Credential (expected completion May 2016)

2008-2012 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE Hanover, NH

B.A.Geography; Women’s & Gender Studies

Graduated Cum Laude, Dean’s List 2nd Honors; two terms abroad in the Czech Republic and India

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Spring 2016 FRIENDS SELECT SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA

Student Teacher, 3rd grade

Developed and taught integrated unit plans in core subject areas including Everyday Mathematics curriculum and a balanced literacy approach.
Maintained classroom management through a Responsive Classroom model.
Monitored student progress through formative and summative assessment measures.
Actively participated in weekly staff professional development meetings.

Fall 2015 SAMUEL POWEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA

Student Teacher, 1st grade

Facilitated small group instruction in reading, mathematics, science and social studies using curriculum such as Investigations and Readers' and Writers' Workshop models.
Enforced behavior management in a class of 32 students.
Engaged in parent conferences and progress meetings.

Summer 2015 SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE Philadelphia, PA

Student Teacher, mixed grade class

Supported classroom instruction geared toward literacy intervention and preventing summer slide.

2014-2015 MISSION HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco, CA

Volunteer Tutor, San Francisco Education Fund

Volunteered weekly in a public school classroom, screened and trained by the SF Education Fund.
Supported teacher in instruction of newcomer (EL) students and provided individualized instruction weekly.

2008-2012 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE Hanover, NH

Drill Instructor (teaching assistant) & Tutor in Spanish Language

Facilitated Rassias Method Spanish instruction for a class of beginning-level students to further their language acquisition and assess their progress.
Tutored beginning Spanish students in one-on-one setting.

2013-2015 SRI INTERNATIONAL, CENTER FOR EDUCATION POLICY Menlo Park, CA

Research Analyst

Performed research and administrative tasks to support the evaluation of education reform efforts in K-12 schools including, but not limited to, teacher professional development, college and career preparation, and standards-aligned curriculum.
Conducted interviews and focus groups to obtain qualitative information and organized, tracked and analyzed data to support quantitative research.
Developed and maintained relationships with clients and research participants.
Created and administered surveys to students, teachers, and other key stakeholders and analyzed responses.
Wrote and edited reports catering to client interests.
Received Spot Award for “excellence in work beyond the expectations for a staff member’s position”.

2012-2013 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE, OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Hanover, NH

Presidential Fellow in the Office of the Provost

Managed interdisciplinary projects, facilitated meetings, conducted research and performed administrative duties.
Supported senior leadership and proposed new initiatives to support the institutional mission.
Developed leadership and workplace skills through selective fellowship program facilitated by the Dartmouth College President’s Office.

2011-2012 DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER Hanover, NH

Presidential Scholar, Published 3rd Author

Developed protocol for identifying high-risk populations including literature review, interviews, data collection and analysis; evaluated and analyzed mapping data to produce intervention recommendations.
Published: Olson, Ardis, Heather Carlos, and Rachel Sarnoff. "Community Variation in Adolescent Access to Indoor Tanning Facilities." Journal of Community Medicine 37 (2012): pubmed.gov. Web. 5 Nov. 2012.

2007, 2009 NATIONAL SCHOOL CLIMATE CENTER New York, NY

Editorial and Administrative Intern

Produced and edited implementation manual with anti-bullying recommendations and procedures.
Organized and help to facilitate summer institute for 75+ educators including event planning and problem-solving.

Spanish language (conversational); Promethan Smart Board; Google Apps; ArcGIS mapping tools; SAS data analysis software.
Mentor, marathoner, and eager explorer of new cities.