Sarah Funk has extensive experience in education and childcare. She received a bachelor's degree in inclusive elementary education from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in international child studies from King's College London. Her teaching experience includes placements at several schools in Syracuse, where she taught various subjects and developed classroom management strategies. She has also worked in multiple roles at YMCA locations, such as camp counselor, tutor, and program coordinator.

1. Sarah Funk
Flat 6 Merchant House, Spitafields, E1 7TS
Phone: 07835080686 E-Mail: scfunk94@gmail.com
Education
Syracuse University,Syracuse, New York Fall 2012- Spring 2016
School of Education, Inclusive Elementary Education GPA 3.7/4.0
Course work: Math Methods and Curriculum, Literacy Methods and Curriculum, Science Methods and Curriculum, Social
Studies Methods and Curriculum, Differentiation and Inclusion Education, and Perspectives in Disabilities.
King’s College London Fall 2016 - Present
International Child Studies MA
Course Work: Children’s Right, Internship Module
Teaching Experience
Delaware Academy, Syracuse, New York, Fall 2015
Delaware Academy is an urban school in the Syracuse City School District. During this teaching placement I taught in a
fifth grade inclusive classroom. I developed lesson plans for Math and English Language Arts small groups and whole
group Science lessons. With 98% of the students living on or below the poverty line in a violent neighborhood I saw the
need to create a safe space for students and began a lunch club. I co-taught with three other teachers during this
placement in order to differentiate lessons for the needs of the students.
Fremont Elementary, Syracuse, New York Fall 2015
Fremont Elementary is a suburban school in the East Syracuse Minoa School District. While in this placement I
developed classroom management techniques, taught Science, Social Studies, Math, and Writing. I implemented
Google Classroom and collaborated with teachers on the teaching team to differentiate Google Classroom lessons.
Syracuse Academy of Science, Syracuse New York Spring 2015
Syracuse Academy of Science is a charter school in the Syracuse City School district. While in this placement I taught
lessons on Math, Science, and Writing. I built up the community in the classroom through small group work with
students and developing a behavior plan for students that focused on positive behavior. Outside of the classroom I
coached the Girls on the Run team.
Work Experience
Syracuse University- Student Guide Fall 2016
As a student guide to American students in London I help them to transition to life in the city. Most of the students have
never been to London, I show them how to use public transport, arrange housing, where their classes are, and
accompany them on tours. My goal is to help students adjust to life in a new country as easily as possible.
YMCA – Various Locations Spring 2015- Summer 2016
Lebanon Valley YMCA: May 2016- August 2016
Campsite Program Director, I planned camp for children at a playground 5 days a week for the month of July. Children
ranged in age from 4-15; on any day I could have 5 children or 30. I had one other support staff and a volunteer and
coordinated with volunteers at the playground. Each day campers completed a craft, activity, group project and played
an organized game that I planned based on that weeks theme.
School Age Childcare Staff, I worked with other staff in the afternoons and evenings to supervise children who were

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waiting to be picked up by parents from camp. We organized games and crafts for children who didn’t want to
participate in the ‘free space’ activities.
East Area Family YMCA: February 2015-April 2016
Inclusion 1 to 1, Spring 2015 - Spring 2016
Working 1 on 1 with a child who qualifies for services based on various needs. This job includes attending art, dance, or
swimming lessons with children, setting up gym workouts, and helping with any other group activities children might
need support in.
Interim Teen Coordinator, Summer 2015.
I coordinated: teen center staff, teen leaders in the training, counselors in training, and daily upkeep of YMCA Teen
Center. This role required me to take over various administration tasks such as registration for camps and other YMCA
programs, purchasing supplies for the teen center, and keeping all documentation of teen events and logistics up to
date. I was also responsible for contact with parents of children that I worked with regularly and coordinating the
communication between teen leaders and directors of various departments of the YMCA.
Tween Camp Leader, Summer 2015, leader of half day camps.
While working as camp leader I taught, leadership skills, cooking, cake decorating, Lego Robotics, babysitting, and craft
camps to children ages 10-15. This included lesson-planning set up, coordinating materials, teaching, and cleanup.
Teen Center Program staff, Spring 2015.
I helped to run various programs such as Midnight Madness, Camp Epic, and Friday Fun days throughout the year. I also
worked as staff in the teen center, overseeing teens that came to spend time in the teen center, managed the snack
bar, and built relationships with the teens.
Tutor Fall 2015-Spring 2016
I worked with a student with dyslexia, focus on building up reading and writing skills. I used Road to Reading
Curriculum.
The Pittsburgh Project: Summer 2013
Camp Counselor, 4th and 5th grade classroom leader, 12 students, full day for 8 weeks. Most children were living below
the poverty line. I taught classes on Ecology, reading, writing, and various ‘helping hands’ programs in which children
participated in a positive activity for the community. I planned field trips for students, led them through day-to-day
activities, and assisted in classes that my class went to but I did not teach.
Buffalo Christian Center: Summers 2011 and 2012
Camp leader, I oversaw the running of a 4 week, full day camp for 60 children age 5-12 living below the poverty line in
Buffalo, New York. I managed the camp each day, coordinated field trips, taught a class, organized daily routines, and
developed behavior plans for whole camp and individual campers. While working here I also managed teams of middle
and high school students who came into volunteer as counselors for the camp for a week at a time.
Other
Volunteer:
2015- Girls on the Run coach
2011-present Help with infrastructure of 3 differentorphanagesin Jacmel and Port-au-Prince, Haiti and visit
and spend time with children.
2014- SUNY Upstate Medical Center Child CareCenter- Carefor children1-2 yrs.
2014-Mercy Center Vision Works – Developingchildren’s basic computer skills.
2012-2013- Say Yes to Education – Mentor/Tutor 13-year-old boy.
Certifications:
New York State Elementary and Special Education: Spring 2016
Mandated Reporter: Summer 2016
CPR: Summer 2015
First Aid: Summer 2015