Sarah Friedman
New York,NY
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Admissions Consultant
SPARK ADMISSIONS
05.2024 - Current
- Advise students from competitive high schools––such as Horace Mann, Trinity, Concord Academy, and Dwight-Englewood––on setting and achieving ambitious academic and extracurricular goals
- Provide guidance on every aspect of the college admissions process, including college lists, early decision strategy, essay writing, narrative development, and interview preparation
- Work closely with families to balance admissions realities with expectations, fostering clear communication and a seamless application process
- Help students obtain admission to top universities, including Columbia, University of Chicago, Wake Forest, Georgetown, Boston University, and Emory
SAT/ACT Tutor
GALIN EDUCATION
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Instructed students through personalized 1-1 sessions to enhance their understanding and application of content for the SAT and ACT exams
- Monitored individual progress, provided targeted strategies for improvement, and maintained open communication with families about student achievements and areas for growth
- Achieved average point increase/student of 6.8 points on the ACT
Essay Coach
COLLEGE TRANSITIONS
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Guided high school students through the essay writing process, focusing on crafting compelling common applications and supplemental essays
- Enhanced students' writing abilities by teaching grammar, syntax, concision, and organization
- Introduced best practices for effective written communication and critical thinking skills
- Provided personalized feedback and strategies for improvement to ensure academic writing success
Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Served as TA for Religious Studies 102-Religion in Sickness and Health (Fall 2022), English 241-Literature and Culture 1: to the 18th Century (Fall 2021-Spring 2022), English 177-Literature and Popular Culture (Spring 2019), English 162: Shakespeare (Fall 2018)
- Developed comprehensive weekly lesson plans for diverse group of up to 56 students in four sections, enhancing understanding of lecture material and strengthening literary analysis capabilities
- Facilitated student preparation for complex essay assignments through targeted instructional strategies
- Assessed student performance by grading exams, essays, and in-class writings, providing detailed feedback to foster academic growth
- Attained average student rating of 3.91/4, reflecting exceptional teaching effectiveness and student engagement
Program Assistant
JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with the Executive Director to craft and execute innovative social media and communication strategies, enhancing the organization's digital presence and engagement
- Authored compelling newsletters and detailed reports to illuminate the organization's pivotal role in the Afghan refugee crisis
- Engaged with the Development Director to forge and nurture relationships with diverse community stakeholders, ensuring robust community support and involvement
- Leveraged customer relationship management (CRM) software to maintain effective communication with donors, fostering strong relationships and enhancing engagement
English 100 Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum for the English 100 introductory writing course focusing on narrative, informative, and argumentative writing
- Conducted thorough analysis and provided detailed feedback on student drafts to enhance their writing skills
- Designed and administered assessments for writing portfolios, ensuring academic rigor and student comprehension
- Recognized with Outstanding English 100 Instructor Award for exceptional teaching and student engagement
Sourcing Specialist
AMEREN
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective sourcing strategies for college engineering internship programs
- Conducted thorough candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit
- Strategically targeted diverse engineers from organizations such as National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Society of Women Engineers to diversify the company’s talent pipeline and address inequality in STEM hiring
- Planned and facilitated logistics for networking and professional development events
Corps Member | Middle School ELA Teacher
TEACH FOR AMERICA
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Selected from over 44K applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of 4K recent college graduates and professionals who to teaching in under-resourced public schools
- Developed the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement through participation in intensive training
- Taught in a summer school program run by Teach For America for low-income students in the St
- Louis Public School District, under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers
- Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and learning teams specific to teaching license area
Education
Ph.D. - Literary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Madison, WI08.2024
B.A. - English
BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY05.2015
Skills
- DonorPerfect
- MS Office Suite
- Zoho
- Admissions
- Candidate assessment
- Essay editing
- Application strategy
- Student support
- Recruitment
- College counseling
- Higher education
Publications
- Contagion, Sexual Violence, and Communal Healing in Chaucer’s The Physician’s Tale and Gower’s Confessio Amantis., Essays in Medieval Studies, 37, 2022, 65-79, 10.1353/ems.2022.a903145
- Medieval Gynecology as a Female Discipline., Cambridge University Library Special Collections Blog, 2023
- Review of The Art of Allusion Illuminators and the Making of English Literature, 1403-1476 by Sonja Drimmer., Peregrinations: Journal of Medieval Art and Architecture, 8, 3, 2022, 146-155
- Review of Your Roots Cast a Shadow: One Family’s Search Across History for Belonging by Caroline Topperman., The Jewish Book Council, 2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Ballet
- Horseback riding
- Jewish Studies
Volunteer Work
- Junior Writing Coach, Minds Matter, 09/01/24, Present
- Volunteer, The Urban Outreach Food Pantry, 09/01/24, Present
- Pro-bono College Admissions Coach, 08/01/23, Present
Timeline
Senior Admissions Consultant
SPARK ADMISSIONS
05.2024 - Current
SAT/ACT Tutor
GALIN EDUCATION
02.2022 - 05.2024
Essay Coach
COLLEGE TRANSITIONS
07.2021 - 05.2023
Program Assistant
JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES OF MADISON
07.2021 - 05.2022
English 100 Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
09.2019 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
09.2018 - 12.2022
Sourcing Specialist
AMEREN
10.2016 - 08.2017
Corps Member | Middle School ELA Teacher
TEACH FOR AMERICA
05.2015 - 10.2016
B.A. - English
BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Ph.D. - Literary Studies
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
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