5 W Augusta Drive Apt 11

Fayetteville, Arkansas
(479)305-4787
sadie.t.watkins@gmail.com

SADIE WATKINS
StrengthsQuest Top 5: Adaptability, Achiever, Connectedness, Relator, Competition Myers-Briggs Personality INFP

PROFESSIONAL
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION

M.A.T. INTERNSHIP
PLACEMENTS

LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE

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OBTAIN A POSITION AS AN ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (M.A.T.)

Elementary Education (STEM Certificate for PK-4)
Graduation: May 2016
GPA: 4.0
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Minor: Human Development and Family Sciences
Graduation: May 2015
GPA: 3.247
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, HELENA-WEST HELENA, AR
Graduation: May 2010
GPA: 3.94, Salutatorian
ROOT ELEMENTARY, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
March 2016- May 2016
3rd Grade, Self-Contained
MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
October 2015- March 2016
5th Grade English Language Arts
ROOT ELEMENTARY, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
August 2015- October 2015
Kindergarten, Self-Contained
KAPPA DELTA PI, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION HONOR SOCIETY: UA CHAPTER
September 2015- current
Secretary (August 2015- May 2016)
Attended all meetings and kept accurate minutes of each meeting
Maintained membership records and attendance at meetings and
events
INTERNATIONAL STEM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (ISEA)
October 2015
Presenter
Presented two sessions, STEM in the Everyday Classroom
Discussed concerns in the classroom such as organizing supplies,
inexpensive projects, and innovative curriculum ideas
ALTERNATIVE SERVICE BREAKS: DREAM BIG (BELIEVING IN GIRLS)
November 2011- May 2015, March 2016
Lead Mentor (2011-2012); Student Coordinator of Curriculum (2012-2015);
Volunteer (2016)
Mentored at-risk high school girls focusing on empowerment
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Created grade appropriate curriculum for about 50 girls per year on

topics such as health, strengths, STEM, and higher education
Trained approximately 25 mentors to facilitate curriculum during each
spring break camp
VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER (VAC) BOARD MEMBER, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
August 2013- May 2015
Assisted VAC programs with advertisement and participated in all
events (i.e. Make a Difference Day, MLK Day, Hogs Care Week).
Lead various interviews to recruit volunteers for VAC events and
programs
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE: UA CHAPTER
May 2011- May 2015
Treasurer (2012-2014); President (2014- 2015)
Administered funds to finance events
Coordinated Annual Image Awards and various events
Organized and planned monthly general membership meetings
focusing on time management, professional development, stress
relief, etc.
HOG W.I.L.D. WELCOME WEEKS
August 2011- March 2015
Lead Crew Member (2014-2015)
Guided students to proper location needed on campus
Planned and operated events that targeted over 25,000 students to
welcome them to the University of Arkansas

WORK EXPERIENCE

HONOR/AWARDS

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PRISM EDUCATION CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS

May 2015- July 2015
AmeriCorps ELEVATE Program
Collaborated with other AmeriCorps members and staff to develop
and implement educational activities
Facilitated project-based learning activities for students from 8 years
to 15 years of age in STEM enrichment programs
Provided tutoring for targeted students
AFTERSCHOOL CHILD CARE PROVIDER, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
August 2014- May 2015
Tutored 6th grade student, achieved first final report card of all As
Mentored her through the transition of becoming a preteen
Volunteered at her afterschool gardening club once a week
ACT ACADEMY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
2013 & 2014
Assisted high school students with the preparation for the ACT exam.
Mentored a group of 6-10 high school girls to develop their
knowledge on college academics and campus life
Created a positive living environment designed to link residents
University of Arkansas National Scholar 2016
John and Jane Donaldson Endowed Memorial Scholarship 2015-2016
Chancellors List Spring 2015
The Presidents Volunteer Service Award 2015
Jenny Runkles Watercarrier Award for Leadership Nominee 2015
Arkansas Alumni Seniors of Significance Nominee 2015
Deans List Fall 2014
Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholarship 2010-2014
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SADIE WATKINS REFERENCES

Dr. Michael Daugherty, Departmental Chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction

PEAH 217
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)-575-5119
mdk03@uark.edu
Dr. Angela Elsass, Clinical Associate Professor
PEAH 208
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)601-2722
aelsass@uark.edu
Katy Gibbins, 5th grade English Language Arts Teacher
McNair Middle School
3030 E. Mission Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 527-3660
katy.gibbins@fayar.net
Michelle Hayward, Principal
McNair Middle School
3030 E. Mission Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 435-0717
michelle.hayward@fayar.net
Shaina Moseley, Kindergarten Teacher
Root Elementary School
1529 E. Mission Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)287-8819
shaina.moseley@fayar.net
Ted Whitehead, Assistant Principal
McNair Middle School
3030 E. Mission Blvd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 718-0252
ted.whitehead@fayar.net

Everybody can be greatbecause anybody can serve. You dont have to have a college degree to serve
You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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