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 of Elderly 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