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Sarah Sicari

Parsippany,NJ

Summary

Motivated teacher and campus minister with demonstrated capabilities in leadership and organization. Proven commitment to the Holy Child Goals and Oak Knoll's educational philosophies. Excellent communication record with all Oak Knoll constituents. Driven to foster growth and encourage continued excellence in the Theology Department through collaboration and further professional development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Theology Teacher And Campus Minister

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Summit , NJ
2008.01 - Current

Leadership:

  • Co-chair of Oak Knoll's NJAIS/MSA Accreditation Process
  • Eighth Grade Level Coordinator
  • Moderator of a variety of clubs including SHADES and Friendship Bracelets
  • Mentor for new faculty
  • Sponsor and mentor for senior students during Capstone projects
  • Leader of the 7th grade interdisciplinary final projects

Theology:

  • Created and implemented a successful seventh grade Religion curriculum for fourteen years
  • Co-authored the seventh grade interdisciplinary curriculum and final project
  • Continued commitment to improving, implementing, and growing the seventh grade interdisciplinary curriculum
  • Successfully created and executed a solid curriculum for eighth grade Religion for five years
  • Through effective collaboration, shaped a robust ninth grade and eleventh grade Theology curriculum
  • Continually emphasize and model critical thinking, enthusiasm for learning, flexibility, and compassion for students, faculty, and staff
  • Helped plan and execute Oak Knoll's EmpowerHER program

Campus Ministry

  • Coordinator of Wednesday Morning Masses
  • Co-Coordinator of Oak Knoll's Extraordinary Ministers of Communion program
  • Leader of Rosary Beads for Unity
  • Plan, organize, and execute activities, reflection days, prayer opportunities for the seventh and eighth grade students
  • Consistently support the Campus Ministry Program both in the classroom and through service opportunities such as traveling to Kentucky

Teaching Assistant

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame , IN
2008.01 - 2008.01
  • Assisted theologian Fr. Richard McBrien
  • Led instruction and facilitated discussions during weekly seminar classes
  • Mentored, guided, and graded a class of college freshman

Office Manager

Family and Preventative Medicine
Lincoln Park , NJ
2004.01 - 2005.01
  • Managed an office of five members
  • Ordered all medical and office supplies
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed
  • Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients
  • Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry
  • Correctly coded and billed medical claims
  • Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients
  • Meticulously identified and rectified inconsistencies, deficiencies and discrepancies in medical documentation
  • Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal

Education

Masters in Theological Studies (M.T.S.) - Theology

University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
2008

Master of Arts - Theology

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Anthropology

University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
2004

Skills

  • Strong collaborator
  • Outstanding interpersonal and social skills
  • Effective listener and communicator
  • Team player
  • Solution oriented
  • Critical thinking
  • Respected colleague
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Constant learner
  • Flexible

Professional Development

  • Guided Inquiry Research, 2021-2022
  • STEP Theology Online Courses, University of Notre Dame, 2010-2022
  • People of Color Conference, Seattle, Washington, December 2019
  • Carney Sandoe Women's Institute, Boston, Massachusets, June 2019
  • National Coalition of Girls Conference, Washington DC, June 2018
  • National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Membership, 2015-Present
  • NCEA Convention and Expo, April 2017
  • Wisdom and Education Conference, University of Notre Dame, 2009

Timeline

Theology Teacher And Campus Minister

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
2008.01 - Current

Teaching Assistant

University of Notre Dame
2008.01 - 2008.01

Office Manager

Family and Preventative Medicine
2004.01 - 2005.01

Masters in Theological Studies (M.T.S.) - Theology

University Of Notre Dame

Master of Arts - Theology

Boston College

Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Anthropology

University Of Notre Dame
Sarah Sicari