Sarah Foster

A young professional in higher education interested in research on how different forms of art influences environmental education and sustainable behaviors. Motivated, well-disciplined individual who works well in flexible and collaborative environments as a team player.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Department of Environment and Geography at University of York (2022-09 – Present)

Graduate Teaching Assistant supporting various geography modules and developing sustainability education initiatives

• Demonstrator and Lab Assistant Dynamic Earth Geography Module
• Marking: Ecological Principals, Environmental Development and Society, Environmental Field Project
• Seminar Instructor: Environmental Field Project, HuGE Field Week
• Development of cultural probe activities in Environmental Field Project Module
• Development and Tutor York Interdisciplinary Module: Sustainability and Policy
• ESAY GTA Facilitator Sustainability Clinic

Academic Advisor - Marketing, Retention & Recruitment Specialist at Missouri State University (2019-03 – 2021-12)

Advised curriculum courses, organized recruitment events, and mentored student ambassadors

• Advise curriculum courses in Biology/Pre-Pharmacy & Pre-Optometry programs
• Student Orientation & Registration Advisor for incoming freshman
• Collaborate with SOAR student leaders
• Teach GEP 101 Introduction to College course for College of Natural and Applied Science students and first-generation students
• Mentor and supervise College of Natural & Applied Sciences Student Ambassadors
• Organize recruitment and retention events for College of Natural & Applied Sciences
• Produce marketing materials for recruitment and events
• Communicate and collaborate with Dean and Department Heads within College

Graduate Teaching Assistant at Missouri State University (2019-03 – 2021-12)

Teaching assistant for biology laboratory courses

• BIO 111 (General Biology) Lab
• BIO 573 (Ornithology) Lab

Summer Learning and Student Experience (SLSE) Assistant at Springfield Public Schools (2016-01 – 2019-12)

Assisted with summer learning program coordination and student experience initiatives

• Assist Director and Coordinator of SLSE with daily projects and goals for Choice programming
• Field communication with stakeholders for Choice programming
• Monitor applications and attendance for Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Studies Professional Studies program
• Acquire and secure local partners in the community to provide unique learning experiences for all students in our summer learning program Explore
• Sustain and allocate finances for Springfield Public School Choice programming and Explore

Associate Board of Directors - President at Springfield Little Theatre (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Managed young professional board and organized fundraising events

• Manage applications and acceptance of Young Professionals onto Board
• Appoint and oversee Vice-Presidents and Chairs of Committees
• Delegate Young Professional events with the Theatre during the season
• Organize Curtains and Corks Fundraiser
• Associate Board Liaison to Board of Directors of SLT

Friends of the Zoo Conservation Education Docent/Intern at Dickerson Park Zoo (2015-01 – 2020-12)

Implemented conservation education programs and developed curriculum for zoo visitors

• Implement and educate Ozarks community (on and offsite) of all ages through presentation of species in interpretive programs
• Planned with education keeper for daily cleaning and nutrition for education animals
• Collaborated with education specialists presenting interpretive programs and classes for groups from Pre-K to senior citizens
• Developed two Z.E.B.R.A. (Zoo Education Broadens the Realization of Animals) curriculum on Species Survival Plan (SSP)

Doctoral Candidate in Human Geography and Environment – University of York

Masters of Science in Biology – Missouri State University (2021-12)

Bachelor of Science in Biology – Central Methodist University