Sara Stinnett
March 15th, 2015
Dear Dr. Phil Rash,
I am writing in response to the Freshman Peer Mentor, Fall 2015 position that Ms. Linda Petersen
mentioned was available at your location on Brigham Young University campus. At the tail-end of my freshman
experience here at Brigham Young University, I had the opportunity to be on the receiving side of this freshmen
peer mentoring this past fall and winter semester and due to such a positive experience, would love to be a part
of your organization. Enclosed, you will find my resume showing my education, experience, and background
along with a link to an online professional portfolio.
During my freshman year, as a Family Life and Studies student, I have been able to take a wide variety of
classes that includes GE classes as well as many that relate to my major and have taught my about the family. I
have studied and been able to apply many concepts that have helped me to acquire a variety of skills essential for
success in the position you are seeking to fill. My GE courses such as Music 101, American Heritage, and
Sociology 111 have allowed me to grow an appreciation for a broad expanse of topics. With this newfound
appreciation and knowledge, I am equipped to mentor incoming freshmen in the same courses that they will be
enrolling in.
My overall experience of starting out as a freshman on a college campus has been a learning experience
on its own. Gaining essential skills such as time management, responsibility, and campus knowledge of
resources readily available to students, I have been able to add to my repertoire of life skills that can be passed on
to others.
I have also had the experience of finding my passion and declaring a major. With this established, I have
been able to enroll in courses that better qualify me in my pursuit of graduating as a Family Studies major and
moving forward to graduate work for counseling and therapy- a valuable experience for myself personal that can
then help me to know how best to help others in their pursuits.
If you have additional questions, or would like to schedule an interview, please feel free to contact me at
(XXX) XXX- XXXX or by email at XXXX.XXXXXXXXX@XXXXX.XXX. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank
you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Sara Stinnett
Sara Stinnett
Education
Brigham Young University
Aug 2014-Present
Majoring in Family Life and minoring in Sociology and Visual Arts, full-time student, recipient of Brigham Young HalfScholarship (2 semesters), 1 semester of a scholarship from the Tolleson Women’s Club, current GPA: 3.79 with 53 hours
earned, on track to graduate April 2018
Work Experience
Cannon Employee Host-BYU Dining Services
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Oversee the dining hall’s needs; filling silverware, trays, cups, etc.
Work as a team member during the lunch rush to fulfill customer’s needs
Co-Student Lead over the Hosts of the Monday, Wednesday, Friday lunch shift
Work with time restraints and crowded conditions to keep everything running smoothly
Kohl’s Department Store Associate
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March 2014-August 2014
Work on the sales floor to maintain a clean and orderly appearance
Run the cash register and ring up purchases, making sure to fulfill the customer’s needs
Answer phone calls and customer service from other neighboring Kohl’s Department Stores
Work as a team member in order to close up at the end of the night and restore the store for the morning shift
Kid’s Camp-Summer Camp Counselor
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Aug 2014 - Current
Summers 2013 & 2014
Plan fun and engaging activities for children ages 3-10
Help children to be educationally stimulated through crafts and story time
Provide healthy and energy boosting snacks
Allow children time to learn social interaction skills with other children their age
Extracurricular Activities/Service Opportunities
Visiting Teaching Supervisor in the Provo YSA 115th Ward
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Aug 2014 - Current
Organize visiting teaching for the girls I am responsible for
Provide handouts and reminders that help the girls of the ward to know of the current visiting teaching message
Collect the reports at the end of the month and pass them on to the Visiting Teaching Coordinator
For more details on my courses and projects, please visit my online portfolio at : http://cfsresume.weebly.com