Sandra Richie is a student at James Madison University expected to graduate in May 2017 with a GPA of 3.7. She has experience making educational materials accessible for students with disabilities and leading a Catholic student group. Her other experiences include tutoring, childcare, volunteering, and training to be an educator. She has received several academic scholarships and awards for her volunteer work.
Sandra Richie is a student at James Madison University expected to graduate in May 2017 with a GPA of 3.7. She has experience making educational materials accessible for students with disabilities and leading a Catholic student group. Her other experiences include tutoring, childcare, volunteering, and training to be an educator. She has received several academic scholarships and awards for her volunteer work.
Sandra Richie is a student at James Madison University expected to graduate in May 2017 with a GPA of 3.7. She has experience making educational materials accessible for students with disabilities and leading a Catholic student group. Her other experiences include tutoring, childcare, volunteering, and training to be an educator. She has received several academic scholarships and awards for her volunteer work.
Sandra Richie is a student at James Madison University expected to graduate in May 2017 with a GPA of 3.7. She has experience making educational materials accessible for students with disabilities and leading a Catholic student group. Her other experiences include tutoring, childcare, volunteering, and training to be an educator. She has received several academic scholarships and awards for her volunteer work.
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Sandra Irene Richie
Education James Madison University GPA: 3.7 (Spring 2014) James Madison High School, Vienna, Virginia
2013 Present expected graduation: May 2017 2009 2013
Experience JMU Office of Disability Services August 2015 Present Accessible Media Assistant. I make media such as textbooks, PDF readings, and PowerPoints accessible to students with disabilities. I use computer programs such as Kurzweil, Abbyy FineReader, and Adobe Reader Pro to modify the formatting of PDFs and Word documents, and to create audio files out of textbooks or other class readings. JMU Catholic Campus Ministry Small Group Leader April 2015 May 2016 I lead a Freshman Faith Community: a group of about 15 freshmen at JMUs Catholic Campus Ministry. I worked with other small group leaders to plan and execute a freshman retreat. With my co-leader, I plan and lead weekly small-group meetings and activities, designed to help freshmen grow in their faith and become more comfortable and adjusted at JMU. Raising an Organization of Trained Educators January 2015 December 2015 I attend weekly two-hour placements in Skyline MS in Harrisonburg, VA to observe classrooms. I also assists teacher with grading and classroom organization; help facilitate in-class activities; and work with students who need extra attention. In addition to placements, I attend extra curricular school activities as a volunteer or chaperone, and attend PTO and faculty meetings as an observer. Lastly, I attend a 1-credit class, in addition to my regular course load, taught by the elementary school principle to discuss special issues in education. Child Care 2006 Present I provide childcare for several families during the day, nights, and after school. I supervise and help children with homework; cook children lunch or dinner; drive children to camps, lessons, etc.; facilitate bedtime routines for young children and babies. Tutoring
2008 Present
I assisted peers and younger students voluntarily in school and for pay outside of school in Spanish, Math (Pre-algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry), Physics, English (essay writing and editing). Math tutoring included summer sessions in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Achievements & Awards
JMU Deans List Fall 2013 Spring 2014 W. Harold Ford Scholarship, Fairfax County Retired Educators 2013, 2014 Vienna Womens Club Scholarship 2013 Girl Scout Silver Award 2010 Girl Scout Bronze Award 2007
Volunteer Experience Women of Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) 2012 2013 Club Historian OLGC Fall Fest 2004 Present Girl Scout Events 2008 2015 Walk for the Whisper, Cherry Blossom Festival, Nurturing Parent OLGC Donut Social 2007 Present American Cancer Societys Relay For Life 2006, 2010 2012, 2014 Team Captain 2010 2012 OLGC Spaghetti Supper 2005 2013
Interests / Activities Writing Playing Guitar (2007 present) Arts & Crafts Volunteering Cooking & Baking
Computer Skills Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Apple Products and Applications; Kurzweil, Abbyy FineReader, and Adobe Reader Pro. Social media skills include Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
