1. Sara Root
65 Somerset Drive ● Great Neck, NY 11020 ● (516) 241-6175 ● root.116@osu.edu
OBJECTIVE
My career objectives are multi-fold. Utilizing my friendly and focused personality in a management position. To
strive towards being a positive influence in a team-oriented environment and to be independently responsible within
the framework of the business’s core infrastructure and goals.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science: Human Development and Family Science GPA: 3.68, December 2015
Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, Israel
Semester Abroad: Jewish Studies January 2012- May 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Primrose School Columbus, Ohio
Preschool Teacher December 2015-May 2016
 Established and maintained a positive, friendly, well-disciplined classroom environment
 Created a warm, supportive relationship with each child and their families
 Maintained high level team communications and problem-solving with fellow teachers
Tifereth School Columbus, Ohio
Teaching Assistant October 2014-Present
 Assist with supervising first grade classroom to ensure well-disciplined environment
 Facilitate and help lead hands on activities and help tailor lessons to individual needs
 Develop good rapport with children to cultivate an encouraging and creative class
Trevott Elementary Columbus, Ohio
GEM Mentor Program September 2013-May 2014
 Provided academic guidance and tutored 3rd and 5th graders for 3 hours a week
 Supervised classroom and provided extra assistance when necessary to individuals
 Monitored group work and aided in general classroom activities
Ataret Rimonim Retirement Home Bnei Brak, Israel
Occupational Therapy Intern June 2014 -August 2014
 Assisted and designed daily cognitive therapeutic activities for nursing home residents
 Lead fitness group sessions and arts and crafts activities for residents
 Provided emotional support to residents suffering with mental and physical ailments
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mayanot Birthright Leader Israel- 2015
 Co-lead of an educational and learning experience leading of 40 participants on a trip throughout Israel
REACH Suicide Prevention Leader Columbus, Ohio
 Led suicide prevention trainings throughout Campus September 2014-May 2015
 Promoted awareness about mental health by advocating trainings to study body
SAFCALD:Vice President ofElderly Columbus, Ohio
 Organized monthly student visits to local nursing homes September 2014- May 2015
 Helped residents in developing physical and emotional skills by leading entertainment programs
MEMBERSHIP:Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity January 2013- Present
 Completed 90 hours of community service on campus and within the community
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; proficient with Internet research skills
Certified Gatekeeper: Suicide Prevention and Awareness, November 2015