SARAH CULKIN
Rockville,MD
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Created a safe learning environment that fostered student collaboration and participation in both first and second grade classrooms
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects
- Assessed student work accurately and efficiently using rubrics or scoring guides
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and important information
Head Swim Coach
Rockshire Swim Team
Rockville, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Taught children ages 5 to 18 to build confidence, develop foundational skills, and improve technique through personalized instruction and support
- Designed and planned workouts tailored to help each group of swimmers improve
- Evaluated the progress of each swimmer and recommended further instruction
- Communicated effectively with athletes, parents, and colleagues to ensure positive relationships
- Conducted administrative duties such as creating lineups for swim meets, organizing activities for the team, and aligning parent volunteers for specific positions
Campus Box Office Assistant
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for helping customers buy tickets for sports and theater events, both in person and over the phone
- Handled cash and credit card transactions accurately and kept everything organized
- Used ticketing software to process sales, manage reservations, and fix any technical issues
Private Swim Instructor
Rockville, MD
06.2020 - Current
- Provided private swim lessons for students aged 18 months to 12 years old
- Assessed students' capabilities, work with students and parents on setting objectives
- Built lesson plans, provide 1:1 in pool instruction
- Assessed students' progress through continual evaluation of form and technique during lessons
Book Seller
Barnes & Noble
Lewisburg, PA
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the organization, stocking, and layout of books in assigned areas of the store
- Provided back up coverage for front desk and cash register
- Answered customer questions about upcoming releases, bestsellers, and staff picks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05-2025
Skills
- Experienced working with and implementing UFLI Foundations and 95% Phonics Core Program into reading classes to support phonemic awareness, decoding, and word recognition in reading instruction
- Skilled in integrating Bridges in Mathematics and EnVision Math into math lessons to develop conceptual understanding, number sense, and problem-solving skills
Clearances and Certifications
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
Obtained August 16, 2022
Reading Ready Tutoring
A tutoring program used to build foundational reading skills. Obtained February 12, 2024
Ethics for Educational Professionals
Obtained September 27, 2024
Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification
Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests
PreK-4th passed on February 10, 2025
Activities
Division 1 Swimmer
Bucknell University, Lewisburg PA
- Demonstrated commitment, discipline, and time management by balancing academics and athletics
- Trained and competed in a highly competitive environment, emphasizing teamwork and perseverance
- Developed strong leadership and communication skills through collaboration with coaches and teammates
Timeline
Student Teacher
Bucknell University
01.2024 - 12.2024
Campus Box Office Assistant
Bucknell University
09.2023 - Current
Head Swim Coach
Rockshire Swim Team
06.2023 - Current
Book Seller
Barnes & Noble
06.2022 - 01.2023
Private Swim Instructor
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bucknell University