1. Sarah Minton
44 Chestnut Dr. Newtown, PA 18940
(267) 205-7315
sarahcminton@gmail.com
Recent graduate with a BS in Horticulture and two summers of grounds keeping experience. Excelled in Plant
Pathology and Entomology courses at Temple University. Fascinated with the process of diagnosing and
treating plant diseases and pathogens. Extremely self motivated and passionate. Capable of working with a team
and individually.
EDUCATION
Temple University, School of Environmental Design, Ambler, PA December 2015
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg, PA 2009 – 2013
Completed coursework related to Environmental Studies
WORK EXPERIENCE
Pauline Hurley-Kurtz, MLA, RLA, ASLA, Associate Professor, Temple University January 2016-Present
Research Assistant
 Currently conducting research for use in book chapters and journal articles
 Making power points to use in Designing with Perennials course
Temple University Ambler Campus Library, Ambler, PA August 2013-Present
Circulation Desk Assistant
 Assisting patrons in locating material physically in the library and in the library’s catalog
 Assist patrons with using equipment such as printers and copiers
 Checking in/out library material using Millennium Circulation
 Shelving material
Elder Care, Newtown, PA March-September 2015
 Assisted with bathing, dressing, and bathroom
 Prepared daily meals
 Transported to appointments as needed
Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA Summer 2011 & 2012
Horticulture Team Member
 Worked individually and with a team of approximately five team members, three supervisors and
two managers
 Trained on Kubota RTV, gas blowers, gas trimmer, and Toro 21” and 36” mowers
 Weekly mowing & trimming grass areas, pruning and pinning topiaries, mulching

2.  Daily watering & weeding of garden beds, hanging baskets and topiaries
SKILLS:
 Ability to use self knowledge and resources to diagnose plant diseases
 Identification of woody and herbaceous plants
 Propagating woody and herbaceous plants using techniques such as cuttings and air layering
 Transplanting seedlings
 Proficient in using Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, American Horticulture Society
Lifetime Member, Girl Scouts of the USA