Sarah Jeanne Shimer
Science Faculty at Brewster Academy- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Commercial Boating License
NH Department of SafetyJul, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Lifeguard
American Red CrossJul, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness Medical Associates InternationalApr, 2013- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Brewster Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Science Faculty
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Chemistry and Freshwater Ecology Teacher• Community Living Parent - Dorm Team Leader for Junior and Senior girls• Co-teach Social Emotional Learning course preparing Seniors for life beyond high school
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Berwick Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Teaching Apprentice
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Sep 2018 - Jun 2019
10th Grade Chemistry Teaching Apprentice – Fall • Created a supportive classroom environment by learning about students’ interests, leading one-on-one review sessions, and responding to inquiries regarding projects and homework • Designed Ionic and Covalent Bonding Unit using Understanding by Design • Collaborated with mentor to develop a Water Unit focusing on pollutants and local water issues• Evaluated student performance through summative and formative assessments, comment writing, and parent-teacher conferences8th Grade Science Teaching Apprentice – Spring• Will facilitate environmental science, project-based learning activities (i.e. maple sugaring) • Will introduce topics using an inquiry-based approach to the scientific method
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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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700 & Above Employee
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Young Adult Volunteer
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2017 - 2018
Young Adult Volunteer completing a year of service focusing on food justice issues• Led youth volunteer groups, spearheaded fundraising efforts, wrote grant proposals, and helped customers at “A Place To Turn” food pantry• Communicated with plot holders and grew produce for the Hartford Street Community Garden
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American International School-Salzburg
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Austria
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resident Assistant
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2016 - 2017
• Supervised residential life for 90 children ages 12-19, planning weekend activities• Maintained an open line of communication with parents about their student’s academic and boarding life via phone and email correspondence; sent quarterly written reports to parents• Acted as a first responder during emergency and disciplinary situations• Created and taught PE curriculum; class size: 20 students
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Kingsley Pines Camp
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waterski/ Wakeboard Director
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2013 - 2017
• Managed a staff of seven – fostering an atmosphere of teamwork based on trust and open communication and organized daily boat maintenance program• Taught campers waterskiing and wakeboarding, ranging from beginner to advanced skills• Planned activities for a cabin of ten campers, age 8 to 16, to encourage a cohesive community
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Colby College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Admissions Tour Guide
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2015 - 2016
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Research Assistant
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2014 - 2016
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Bixler Library Student Staff
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2014 - 2016
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Colby Outdoor Orientation Trip Leader
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2013 - 2016
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Research Assistant
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2012 - 2013
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Camp Hanover
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
Helped create an environmental ministry curriculum and developed an adult Sunday School curriculum
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Small Group Counselor
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
• Small group counselor at residential camp
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Education
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Colby College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religious Studies and Science, Technology, and Society -
Lesley University
Master's degree, Education -
University of Otago
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The Steward School