Sarah Danielle Nistler

12 South F Street Herington, KS 67449

snistler@gus.pittstate.edu 785.366.6201

Professional Goal
To teach middle school or high school mathematics

Education
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2016
Major: Secondary Education - Mathematics
GPA: 4.0
Certification: 6-12 Mathematics

Professional Experience
Frontenac Junior High School, USD 249
Student Teaching, Spring 2016
Jeremy Rakes, Cooperating Teacher, 6th & 8th Grade Mathematics
Planned and instructed units and daily lesson plans for six classes: eighth grade prealgebra, sixth grade impact, and sixth grade mathematics (four sections)
Adapted general education class work to meet individual students needs
Constructed and instructed lessons using various components of technology
Gained experience in classroom management
Pittsburg High School, USD 250
Internship Experience, Fall 2015
Gary Ausemus, Cooperating Teacher, 11th & 12th Grade Mathematics
Assisted students with daily work during class time
Observed various classroom management techniques
Pittsburg Community Middle School, USD 250
Overview of Special Education Field Experience, Fall 2014
Sarah Katsbulas, Cooperating Teacher, 7th Grade Mathematics
Provided one-on-one assistance for two sixth graders who were learning to overcome their
learning disabilities
Pittsburg Community Middle School, USD 250
Pre-Lab Field Experience, Spring 2014
Linda Baldwin, Cooperating Teacher, 6th Grade Mathematics
Provided additional assistance to students who struggled to focus in the general classroom
setting
Observed classroom management and teaching techniques from an experienced educator
Herington High School, USD 487
Teachers Assistant, Spring 2012
Darlene Griffiths, Cooperating Teacher, 10 th Grade Mathematics
Created lesson plans and accompanying materials for algebra courses, both at the high
school and college level
Assisted students with daily work during class time
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Christian Life Night, Herington, KS
Preschool Sunday School Teacher, August 2009 April 2012
Instructed Sunday School lessons for six to eight preschool students

Work Experience

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Mathematics Tutor, Mathematics Department, Pittsburg State University, 2014 2015

Tutored college students in College Algebra, Calculus I, and Math for Education I and II
Telecounselor & Receptionist, Student Success Center, Pittsburg State University, 2013 2015
Provided outreach services to freshmen and transfer students
Accurately recorded communication data on various spreadsheets and secure programs
Trained new employees
Salesman & Embroiderer, Kountry Tyme Creations, 2008 2012
Embroidered merchandise
Provided customer service throughout the ordering and sales process
Tracked product inventory
Custodian, U.S. Stone Industries, 2008 2012
Cleaned the breakroom, locker room, restrooms, and offices
Custodian, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2008 2012
o Cleaned the sanctuary, narthex, restrooms, offices, and classrooms
o Provided general maintenance for building and grounds

Volunteer Experience

The Big Event Community Clean-Up, Pittsburg, KS; 2012 2015

Salvation Army Christmas Assistant, Pittsburg, KS; 2012 2015
Campus Christians Worship Crew, Pittsburg, KS; 2012 2015
Reading Buddy, Lakeside Elementary School, Pittsburg, KS; 2012 2014
Sherburne County Fair, Elk River, MN; 2012 2014
Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Herington, KS; 2010 2012

Honors
All A Scholastic Honors, Seven Semesters
Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society, Vice President, 20132015; President, 20152016;
Student Presentation Judge, 2014 National Convention
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, President, 2013 2015; Senior Advisor, 2015 2016
Lambda Sigma Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Honor Society
Pittsburg State University Honors College Association
College of Arts and Sciences Deans Student Advisory Council, Math Department Representative
Recipient of the Mathematics Department Viola M. Hutcherson Scholarship, 2012
Recipient of the Mathematics Department Ron & Hortense Smith Scholarship, 2013 & 2015
Recipient of the Mathematics Department Harold L. & Alice L. Thomas Scholarship, 2014
Recipient of the Mathematics Department Robert E. Green Scholarship, 2014
Recipient of the College of Education Mary Fern Souder Scholarship, 2014
Recipient of the College of Education Samuel R. Gardner Scholarship, 2015
Recipient of the Two Ten Foundation National Scholarship, 2013 2015
Recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma National Scholarship, 2014 & 2015

Professional Development Activities

MOKAN (Affiliated Group of NCTM) attended October & December 2015 Meetings
Math Honor Day, Pittsburg State University

Activities

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2015 2016

Mathematical Association of America (MAA), 2014 2016
Pride of the Plains Marching Band, Pittsburg State University, 2012 2014
Campus Christians, Worship Crew, 2012 2015
Cross Quest, 2012 2014
Honors Advocates, Honors College Association Recruitment, 2012 2015