Sayre M. Posey
sayre1@umbc.edu
Education
B.A. History, Secondary Education Certificate
Expected Graduation: May 2016
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
G.P.A.: 3.62/4.00
Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program, Honors College, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership
Honor Society
Service Experience
College Gardens Community Center, Irvington, MD
Service-Learning Intern, January 2014- present
 Lead activities and tutoring twice a week for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
 Oversee ten college volunteers who receive course credit through The Shriver Center at UMBC.
 Plan two volunteer reflection sessions per semester.
 Attend bi-weekly professional development meetings for service-learning interns.
Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents, Baltimore, MD
Spring Break Volunteer, April 2013
 Assisted in cosmetology and self-care classes.
 Engaged students in discussions about college and career goals.
The Choice Program, Baltimore, MD
Education Team Volunteer, February- May 2013
 Mentored a group of high school girls exhibiting at-risk behavior or poor academic performance.
 Facilitated after-school programs focusing on exercise, nutrition, culture, gender, goal-setting and resolving
conflict.
 Tutored students attending Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts in Maryland State Assessment
math preparation classes.
UMBC English Language Institute, Baltimore, MD
Conversation Partner, October- December 2012
 Practiced language skills with a Saudi Arabian exchange student.
 Participated in on-campus activities as an introduction to American university life.
UMBC SUCCESS Program, Baltimore, MD
Peer, August- December 2012
 Assisted in life skills and financial education classes for intellectually disabled young adults.
 Guided students in various exploratory and service activities on-campus and in the surrounding community.
Teaching Experience
Arbutus Middle School, Arbutus, MD
Teaching Assistant, October- December 2013
 Observed mentor teacher’s lessons for seventh grade life science class, providing feedback on activities
between class periods.
 Moderated student behavior and academic performance as needed.
 Analyzed use of Common Core standards.
Refugee Youth Project, Catonsville, MD
Tutor, September- December 2013
 Tutored middle and high school students from Burma and Eritrea in social studies and language arts.
 Promoted conversational English skills with socializing and journaling activities.
References available upon request
Middletown United Methodist Church, Middletown, MD
Sunday School Teacher, June- August 2013
 Developed weekly curriculum for upper elementary school students.
 Engaged students in activities to understand Old Testament scripture.
Work Experience
UMBC Residential Life, Baltimore, MD
Desk Staff, August 2013- January 2014
 Provided customer service for residential students and staff members.
 Monitored residential hall security and signed in all guests.
 Attended bi-weekly team-building sessions to enhance work experience.
UMBC Office of the President, Baltimore, MD
Student Assistant, February 2013- May 2014
 General secretarial work. Handled confidential documents, financial statements and board materials and
maintained filing system.
 Served as receptionist for students, staff, faculty, administrators, guests and campus partners on behalf of
the president.
 Organized president’s calendar and distributed appropriate appointment materials.
City of Frederick Recreation Department, Frederick, MD
Summer Swim Program Coordinator, June- August 2013
 Directed American Red Cross swimming program, supervising staff and new hires during four two-week
sessions.
 Communicated with parents and pool patrons to address inquires and register students for swimming
classes.
 Completed bi-weekly payroll and instructor class reports.
 Collaborated with Public Works and Continental Pools lifeguards to maintain a safe and healthy pool
environment.
Water Safety Instructor, June 2008- present
 Certified to teach swimming lessons for children ages three through eighteen.
 Educating students in safe swimming practices and emergency responses.
Writing Experience
USDemocrazy.net
Blogger, October 2012- present
 Researched current events and wrote weekly blogs to engage high school and college students, edited by
Kevin “KAL” Kallaugher of The Economist.
 Learned blogging tips, evaluated reader analytics and critiqued other writers at weekly meetings.
The Retriever Weekly
Senior Staff Writer, August 2012- May 2014
 Wrote 1-2 articles weekly for news section under deadline, including special assignments and breaking
news.
 Contributed to Health Column, researching campus dining options and sleep habits.
Leadership and Involvement
Phi Mu Fraternity for Women, Phi Gamma Chapter
Service Chair, January- May 2014
 Planned of volunteer opportunities with community agencies and non-profit organizations in the Baltimore
area.
 Recorded service hours in organized, user-friendly online chart.
 Executed long-term volunteer partnership between Phi Mu and The Believe In Tomorrow Foundation’s
Children’s House at Johns Hopkins.
Treasurer, September- December 2013
 Managed chapter budget, distributed check reimbursements and provided financial assistance for sisters.
STRiVE, January 2013
 Nominated to attend week-long leadership retreat sponsored by the UMBC Office of Student Life.
 Explored aspects of campus involvement, networking, goal-setting and leadership skills.
 Worked with a team of students to design and budget a campus Multiculturalism and Diversity Fair.
UMBC Student Government Association
Office of Community and Government Affairs Staff Member, September 2012- May 2013
 Created initiatives to promote on-campus civic engagement and community involvement, such as Election
Night Extravaganza and University System of Maryland Student Lobby Day.
 Led planning for “Snow Patrol,” a project in which UMBC students would shovel out community member’s
cars and sidewalks.
Neighbor Relations Committee Student Representative, September 2012- present
 Partnering with leaders on campus and in the surrounding community of Catonsville, MD to address highrisk drinking, stadium noise, parking violations and student-landlord relations.
 Attending monthly meetings to hear community concerns and discuss new community-building ideas.