Sarah Slater-Sosa

Certified in Public Health (ID 21189)  Expires: 03/27/2026

Experienced Educator License (ID 120272) Expires: 06/30/2026 

Life Science, Physical Science, Curriculum Administration

• Adept at communicating complex ideas in simple terms to a diverse audiences

• Strong interpersonal skills; frequently interacts with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, community members

• Collaborates effectively with peers and project leaders

• Skilled in designing educational materials, educational programs, developing lesson plans, and implementing instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners

• Proficient in analyzing data sets including student performance data

• Conducts research on teaching methodologies, and evaluates the effectiveness of performance measures and learning outcomes 

• Flexible and quick to adapt when faced with frequent diverse challenges

• Enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, demonstrating empathy and cultural competence

• Respects diverse perspectives and effectively addresses disparities to promote equity

• Effective time management, ability to prioritize tasks, and organize activities to ensure efficient and productive environments. 

• Manages projects, meets deadlines, and coordinates activities within multidisciplinary teams

• Previously served on the Building Leadership Team advocating for the needs of students and staff at WMRHS

• Previously administered and maintained a balanced budget as Department Chair at WMRHS

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester NH

Master of Public Health, Global Health 2023

• Coursework and projects included analysis of adolescent alcohol misuse, the health impact of air pollution, equity in prenatal and maternal care, and the toxicokinetics of engineered landfills and open landfills. 

• Evaluated policy around e-cigarettes and e-liquids against the risk to adolescents' access. 

• Consulted on the unethical use of health information management was completed followed by recommendations for a new electronic health record system.

• Analyzed case studies for prevention, control, and management programs.

Master of Education, Curriculum Administration       2022

• Created vision and mission statements for science department and school building

• Designed and budgeted for an updated science wing, laboratories and chemical storage closet

• Analyzed data to evaluate curriculum effectiveness

• Improved and expanded school’s image of a graduate

• Began project for whole school curriculum guide books - ongoing

Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry       2013

• Monitored and tested quality of stock chemicals

• Set up and maintained laboratory equipment and instruments

Healthcare Careers Expo: A student-driven and community-integrated event with the goal to showcase the large variety of jobs in the healthcare profession. I coordinated staff, students from our host-school and surrounding schools, professionals from 30 different practices, and the DART helicopter to perform demonstrations, experiential learning, and table expositions.

Outdoor Classroom Project: Spartan Outdoor Learning Spaces is a grant-funded, community-driven project to improve the outdoor space of WMRHS. The overarching goal is to increase the quantity, quality, and benefit of outdoor experiences for students and community members by transforming the constructed environment into an inviting landscape. 

Recipient of the Aquarion Environmental Champion Award: The Aquarion Environmental Champion Award was given with a $5,000 grant for significantly contributing to improve the environment through protection, education, and stewardship. With several miles of accessible trails for hiking, skiing, hiking, and general use, community members were invited to participate in outdoor activities all year round.

Recipient of the Project Green School Green Difference Award: Awarded based on creating a more sustainable school with education and action projects. I implemented a recycling and composting program. I wrote and won a grant which replaced all lights with energy efficient LEDs at no cost to the district.

Lighting Project & Awarded USDA Grant for $107k: Through work with my sustainability student group I wrote for and earned a USDA Rural Development grant to replace all the lights in our high school with energy-efficient LEDs at no cost to the district. This was one of the first steps in our energy reduction plan on the pathway to a ‘greener’ school.

Sustainable Culture of Northern NH Event at WMRHS: A student-led conference about sustainability work in Northern New Hampshire where students, businesses, and environmental groups got together to talk about sustainability. I coordinated my co-curricular group and AP Environmental course to present their ongoing waste and energy mitigation projects. Students made posters, demonstrated labs, and presented projects about waste and energy management. I hosted a local state representative as our guest speaker about PFAS.

Educator August 2025 - present

Hollis Brookline High School (Hollis, NH)

• Develops and implements curriculum for science courses for grades 9 and 10

• Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach

Educator and Department Chair August 2018 – July 2025 

White Mountains Regional High School (Whitefield, NH)

• Coordinates professional development workshops to improve instructional practice 

• Develops and implements curriculum for math and science courses for grades 9 through 12

• Leads collaborative team to construct and implement  integrated approaches to authentic learning goals; leads data team to analyze student performance data

• Communicates complex topics in simple terms to a diverse audiences with mixed media

• Actively engages with extracurricular student groups such as advising the Junior Class, coaching JV Girls Soccer, and advising the sustainability group through successful projects to reduce energy consumption and waste production

• Advises on the Building Leadership Team, District Wellness Team, and Technology Advisory Group 

Secretary August 2023 – July 2025

New Hampshire Education Association (North Country, NH)

• Supports executives in scheduling, coordinating and facilitating meetings, workshops and general calendar

• Prepares agendas, assembles background informational materials

• Takes meticulously detailed notes

Community Health Worker, Intern August 2022 – February 2023

North Country Health Consortium (Littleton, NH)

• Performed a needs assessment for local community 

• Developed a media marketing plan for communicating with various niche audiences

• Proposed and maintained a balanced budget with fundraising plan

• Presented to stakeholders and began construction of outdoor spaces

• Currently tracking outcome measures and expanding upon initial plan

Educator August 2017– July 2018

Colebrook Academy (Colebrook, NH)

• Developed and implemented curriculum for all science courses

• Coached Girls Soccer

Science Advisor     June 2014 – August 2017 

MultiLearning Group (Montreal, Quebec)

• Created content for continuing medical education credits to teach and test medical professionals and scientific societies on materials webcasted at medical congresses and presentations

• Organized and updated learning management system of professional development resources

Workforce Coordinator             January 2012 – December 2013 

Fusion BPO (Montreal, Quebec)

• Conducted workforce analysis and forecasting to identify staffing needs and trends

• Monitored quality and provided ongoing coaching and support to team leads

• Actively monitored productivity and incoming data on a real-time basis

Research Assistant             April 2010 – May 2013 

Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec)

• Genotyped and determined phenotype of new mice mouse population using tail biopsy and RT-PCR

• Assisted research with quantitative PCR, immunoblotting and other laboratory techniques as needed

Team Leader, volunteer                 2004 – 2018 

New Hampshire Teen Institute

• Implemented evidence-based practices to empower adolescents in making healthy life choices while mitigating substance misuse risks

• Led engaging programs focused on leadership development, community building, and issues prevalent among teens to foster a strong sense of connection 

• Monitored and evaluated program outcomes to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement by leveraging data-driven insights and participant feedback