SARAH K. HALTERMAN
8920 Latitudes Way Apt. 1204, Indianapolis, IN 46237
E-mail skatehalt@gmail.com
Phone: (317) 443-6229
Education
Ball State University; Muncie, Indiana
Bachelor of Science, General Studies, conferred December 1997
Emphasis in Elementary and Special Education
Vincennes University; Vincennes, Indiana
Associate of Science, Special Education, conferred May 1995
Vincennes University; Vincennes, Indiana
Associate of Science, Community Rehabilitation, conferred May 1995
Work Experience
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Preschool Teacher
April 2009-present
Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Indianapolis, Indiana
Develop innovative teaching/activity materials which encourage socialization, and physical and
cognitive development for children 24-36 months.
Implement a daily communication journal and weekly phone calls to improve communication
between parents and childcare staff members
Education Conservation Instructor
Indianapolis Zoo, Indianapolis, Indiana
September 2007-April 2009
Educating and Training volunteers in Oceans building
Supervising Adults and Teens volunteering with in the Oceans building
Rewriting Distance Learning Programs
Educating the community about conservation informally and formally through shark chats,
conversations throughout the zoo, teaching Overnight programs, Zoo Mobiles, the Dolphin InWater program and Distance Learning.
Assisting the Resource Manager where ever needed
Infant Team Leader
August 2001 to September 2007
Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Indianapolis, Indiana
Supervise ten teachers and four infant rooms
Interview and conduct new staff orientation
Assist teachers with implementation of developmental appropriate lesson plans to infants ages 6
weeks to 15 months
Design weekly staff schedule to meet needs of staff to children ratio
Train teachers on developmental appropriate activities
Implement and maintain color code system for each child in infant suite
Assist in 90 day and yearly evaluations for each staff member
Knowledge of the yearly budget and Full Time Equivalent (FTE) within the center
Two Year Old Teacher
December 2000 to August 2001
Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Indianapolis, Indiana
Develop innovative teaching/activity materials which encourage socialization, and physical and
cognitive development for children 24-36 months.
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Implement a daily communication journal and weekly phone calls to improve communication
between parents and childcare staff members
Certified to Instruct
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Community First Aid and CPR (American Red Cross)
CPR/AED and First Aid for the Work Place (American Red Cross)
Preventing Disease Transmission (American Red Cross)
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Employee Trainings
Professional Organizations and Community Involvement
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bright Space volunteer at Day Spring Homeless Shelter
2001-2007
American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis Volunteer and Instructor 12/00 to present
Indianapolis Zoo volunteer
2006-present
Muncie, Indiana
Muncie Youth Council Volunteer
1998-1999
Ball State University, Indiana
National Association for Young Children
1999 to present
Indiana Association for Young Children
1999 to present
Council for Exceptional Children
1992 to 1998
Vincennes University, Indiana
Special Olympics Coach – Basketball, bowling, track and field 1992-1995
Special Olympics Volunteer
1990-1997
Disability Awareness Program Coordinator
1993-1995
Knox County, Indiana
Child Abuse Prevention Committee
1992-1995
Additional Training and Awards
Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Manager in Training
 Establishing and understanding budgets;
 Time management;
 Recruiting and interviewing staff member;
 Scheduling requirements;
 Indiana Licensing guidelines; and
 Bright Horizons Family Solutions curriculum
Recipient of “Making a Difference Award”
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Indianapolis, Indiana
2001-2002
2002 and 2005