Sarah Bower Email & Phone Number

Oreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

•Teaches vocals, keyboards, and bass guitar to students ages 8 –18 by educating students on music theory, instrument technique, and ear training.•Coaches students in development of on-stage presence and performance.•Creates lasting connections with students, providing support system outside of their home and school environments.

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

•Organizes 3-hour weekly rehearsals for about 25 students based on specific genre or artist/band.•Assigns students songs depending on their instrument and skill level.•Instructs students on assigned songs through rehearsals leading to final show.

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

•Organizes and runs weekly camps for ages 8 –18 by teaching students how to play their assigned songs, rehearsing as a group, and creating music-related activities and games in preparation for the final show.

Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States

•Sorts and organizes incoming inventory of clothing and accessories.•Maintains floor inventory, stocks displays, etc.•Assists customers with fitting rooms and sales transactions.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

•Plans and executes lessons with approximately 150 ninth through eleventh grade students in their Algebra I, Algebra II, and Algebra II Honors classes at The Creative & Performing Arts High School.•Uses classroom management skills to assist students with assignments and help them stay organized.•Differentiates activities for students of various learning needs by scaffolding materials, using oral communication instead of written, and by conducting small group instruction during office hours to cater to their needs.•Uses both formative and summative assessments in order to check for student understanding. Formative assessments are conducted daily through both formal and informal needs.•Conducts a weekly series of lessons that focuses on encouraging the problem-solving skills students need to better understand the real world.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

•Supports campus site manager with administrative tasks, including organizing office files, assembling materials for classroom activities, and general campus errands. •Collaborates with the volunteer coordinator for planning and execution of service projects for Jumpstart Americorps members and other community volunteers.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

•Participated as member of AmeriCorps to provide individualized instruction to preschoolers in low-income neighborhoods to ensure preparation for kindergarten.•Led a team to provide developmentally appropriate educational activities, with a focus on language and literacy, to preschool-aged children.•Modeled developmentally appropriate practices and guided reflection and discussion related to children’s development to my peers during team meetings.•Facilitated team planning meetings and led twice-weekly in-classroom activities to promote children’s language, literacy, and social-emotional development.•Coordinated team administration, managed notes and records, and communicated regularly with classroom teachers and team site manager.•Awarded special recognition for exemplifying “Determination” in and out of the classroom as Team Leader. This award was given to an individual that pursues goals with drive and focus, faces obstacles with courage and conviction, and strives to create long-term impact.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

•Collaborated with team on lesson plans and curriculums twice a week that encourage children build and practice vocabulary and gain emotional understanding.•Helped to decrease student-teacher ratio in preschool classrooms, providing additional instruction and enhanced opportunity for teacher-child relationships.

Master Of Education - Med, Special Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Science In Education - B.S.Ed., Secondary Education And Mathematics

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