Sarah Barta3208 Diamond Eight Terrace, Saint Anthony, MN 55421 (651) 216-3088 sarah.barta@gmail.com

EducationBachelor of Arts in Art

May 2012College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Special Training Certificate in Office and Secretarial Skills, Christian Vocational College

June 2003 Certificate in Outreach Programs, Christian Vocational College

June 2003 Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, Christian Vocational College September

2003 Special Skills: Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

Teaching ExperienceKindergarten Teacher August 2004 – July 2005 Natural Way Children’s School, Taichung, TaiwanAge Group: Kindergarten

Head English Teacher January 2004 – July 2004Sun Tsai American & Arts, Taichung, Taiwan Age Group: Kindergarten

English, Arts & Crafts Teacher/Summer Camp Advisor September 2003 – August 2004A+ English, Taichung, Taiwan Age Group: Elementary, Middle, and High School

Assistant Head English Teacher September 2003 – November 2003Baden School, Taichung, Taiwan Age Group: Preschool Head English Teacher and Screenwriter September 2003 - August 2004Global Palace, Taichung, Taiwan Age Group: Elementary, Middle, and High School

Head English / Drama Teacher January 2003 – July 2003Bethany English Home School, Taichung, Taiwan Age Group: Preschool Elementary, and Middle School

Summer Camp Teacher June 2000 – August 2000 Gram Language School, Taichung, Taiwan Age Group: Elementary

Relevant Professional Volunteer ExperienceStudio Art Class- Volunteer Teaching Assistant September 2011 – December 2011Washburn High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Assisted head teacher with lesson plans; Promoted alternative learning approaches Assisted with Anime Club

English, Math, Science/History Teacher May 1999 – October 2000The Family (Christian Life Education -Home school)

Kindergarten to 3rd grade.

Head Preschool Teacher – Advisor/Counselor April 2001 - February 2003International Volunteer Missionary Association, Liberia, AfricaAge Group: Toddlers, Preschoolers, 1st/2nd grader, and Middle School

Counselor/Advisor/ Voice Teacher November 2000 - March 2001Extra Mile West Africa NGO, Ghana, AfricaAge Group: 1st-4th Grade

English, Math, Science, History, Voice & Choreography Teacher May 1998 – April 1999International Volunteer Missionary Association, Mumbai & Bangalore, IndiaAge Group: Toddlers, Preschool, 1st and 2nd grade

Additional International Volunteer WorkCounseling at Juvenile Delinquent Centers (1991 -2001)

Used listening and interpersonal skills to help troubled youths navigate difficult situations Performed skits demonstrating how to properly deal with real life scenarios

Relief work and humanitarian fund raising (1991 -2001) Humanitarian aid and food distribution (Earthquake, Taiwan 9/21/1999) Organized living facilities Contributed in creation of innovative fun raising programs Utilized intuition and listening skills to help victims process through and cope with loss

Other Work ExperienceABM Security / Concierge222 Hennepin Ave. S Apartments November 2014 – Current

Greet visitors and guests Coordinate resident mail and dry cleaning pick-up Assist with resident’s requests, respond to noise complaints, and provide assistance or information as needed

Waitress July 2014 – December 2014Dong Hae ~ Korean and Sushi

Translated between coworkers and customers in Mandarin Chinese Responsible to provide information regarding dietary food options Created updated layout schematics for menu, advertising signs, and boards

Waitress/Hostess September 2012 – July 2014Kyoto ~ Sushi Restaurant

Translated between coworkers and customers in Mandarin Chinese

Hostess March 2012 – September 2012 Aji ~ Contemporary Japanese

Translated between coworkers and customers in Mandarin Chinese Created promotional designs and materials for menus specialty items

Security Monitor October 2008 – August 2010University of Minnesota – Public Safety Department

Escorted students and faculty across campus Ensured public safety of students and faculty Provided campus information and helpful directions to guest

Security Monitor August 2007- May 2008Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Monitored resident hall security

Responsible to maintain student conduct Provided helpful information and campus directions

Waitress and Hostess October 2005 – September 2007Ping’s Restaurant and Bar Professional ReferencesAvailable upon request