Sarah D. Wilson

506D Elmwood Pl                                                                                   cell: 512-921-9392

Austin, Texas  78705                                                                  sdwilson@mail.utexas.edu

 

SKILLS:

o   Preparing and teaching inquiry-based lessons for grades K–12

o   Peer coaching to design secondary level lesson plans that integrate History of Science and Math into the standard curriculum

o   Managing materials and groups in formal and informal settings

o   Developing and performing undergraduate level science experiments               

EDUCATION:

Expected May 2007      University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts, Biology

                                        with Texas Secondary Education Composite Science Certification

Graduated May 2003    Georgetown High School; Georgetown, Texas

 

EXPERIENCE:

Spring 2005-Present      University of Texas at Austin, UTeach Program          

                          Student  in secondary Science and Math teacher preparatory program

 

Spring 2006                  University of Texas at Austin, UTeach Program

                                      Teaching Assistant for required course: Perspectives on Science and Math

á  Prepared supplementary classroom materials for the Professor

á  Reviewed studentsÕ lesson plans on History of Science and Math

á  Developed activities to encourage greater participation in class

                                              RiverCity Youth Foundations Teacher/Mentor   

á  Provided after-school and weekend activities for students  

á  Assisted in computer lab available to disadvantaged students

á  Coordinated science lessons and guest speakers to inform students about  career and educational opportunities

                                      Crockett High School Guest Teacher in Chemistry    

á  Developed classroom management and teaching skills

á  Prepared and taught three chemistry lessons, including an inquiry-based lesson to distinguish between an acid and a base

Fall 2005                      Kealing Middle School Guest Teacher in Earth Science    

á  Developed classroom management and teaching skills

á  Prepared and taught three science lessons for 8th grade class

á  Collaborated with mentor teacher regarding the curriculum  

Spring 2005                  Allen Elementary School Guest Teacher in Elementary Science   

á  Prepared and taught three science lessons for 3rd grade class. 

 

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES:

2006-2007                 President, Math and Science Teachers of Tomorrow

2005-2006                 Future Teacher Scholarship, Austin Independent School District

Summer 2004             Study Abroad Participant in Cordoba, Argentina

2003-2004                 Scholarship, American Association of University Women