Carrick Sweeney-
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Professional Experience:
Fifth Grade Teacher
August 2019 – June 2023
Franklin Sherman Elementary School, McLean, VA
● Collaborated with colleagues to guide curriculum and create relevant learning activities designed to stimulate
student creativity and critical thinking skills
● Exercised leadership and time management skills during day-to-day school routines and throughout
standards-based lessons delivered to 32 students
● Analyzed testing data and developed individualized plans to assist students in raising test scores and reaching their
full potential
● Facilitated and supervised students creating and editing media segments for the School News Team
Pre-Surgical Tour Guide
November 2018 – March 2020
Children’s National, Washington, DC
● Provided tours and information sessions to patients and their families in the days leading up to surgery
● Communicated hospital procedures and schedules to parents and guardians as the tour and surgery approached
● Relayed pertinent information about the patient’s comments, demeanor, and tour experience to the surgical team
Technology Teacher
August 2018 – June 2019
St. Thomas More Cathedral School, Arlington, VA
● Incorporated technology and media into curriculum to engage and involved students in their day-to-day learning
● Integrated principles of STEM Education into lessons when instructing students in 1st-8th grade classes
Third Grade Teacher
August 2014 – June 2018
Holy Redeemer School, College Park, MD
● Implemented school-wide strategies and developed academic curriculum as a member of the Instructional Council
● Led Microcontroller Club, Graphic Arts Club, School Talent Show, and School Musical
Cooperating Mentor Teacher
June 2016 –August 2016
ACE M.Ed. Program, Notre Dame, IN
● Instructed group of 14 teachers in developing lessons and structuring discussions in preparation for their first year
of teaching in elementary schools
● Supervised and provided feedback for first year teachers as they completed their summer teaching practicum
Leadership and Service Experience:
Unit Based Volunteer
February 2017 – July 2023
Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC
● Collaborate with the Child Life department and nurses to provide patients with enjoyable and developmentally
appropriate play activities
● Tutor patients with varying academic abilities in multiple school subjects
● Led Volunteer Engagement sub-committee in finding solutions that lead to higher retention rate of volunteers
Program Mentor
September 2016 – March 2020
Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, Washington, DC
● Mentor student-athletes aged 8-14 in need of social support and encourage healthy lifestyle decisions
● Cultivate positive relationships with mentees through discussions, activities, and games
Other Relevant Experience: Special Olympics, Food for All DC, Nicaraguan Orphan Fund Executive Member, Youth
Soccer Head Coach, Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA After School Tutor, Triple C Summer Camp Counselor
Honors and Awards:
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Lena L. Giannotti Scholarship for Family and Child Development 2013
Staff nominated member of Staff/Teacher Advisory Committee 2020, 2021
Golden Apple Award nominee-
Staff nominated member of the Superintendent Teacher Advisory Committee-
Education:
University of Notre Dame - South Bend, IN
Master of Education, Alliance for Catholic Education Program
May- GPA
Virginia Tech – Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Human Development
May- GPA
