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Sarah Skaggs

Elementary Principal
Bloomfield,Missouri

Summary

I am a motivated person that excels in team building, culture-improving and performance-increasing initiatives. Demonstrating versatility in leadership approaches to acquire active participation in collaborative activities.

I am a self-motivated school administrator with assertive and outcome-driven nature. Independent worker remains extremely calm in most pressure situations. Skilled educator with over 15 years of experience leading school staff members and education programs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Principal & Curriculum Director

Bloomfield R-14
Bloomfield, Missouri
08.2013 - Current
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Organized and Implemented District-Vertical Data teams.
  • Trained and governed district Instructional Coaches.

Adjunct Professor

Hannibal La Grange University
Poplar Bluff, MO
08.2013 - Current
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.

Reading First Instructional Coach

Poplar Bluff School
Poplar Bluff , Missouri
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Increased literacy benchmarks through instructional strategies and feedback.

1st Grade Teacher

Bloomfield R-14
Bloomfield, MO
08.1997 - 05.2007
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO
05.1988 - 08.1996

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO
08.2000 - 05.2007

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

Williams Woods University
Fulton, MO
08.2010 - 05.2013

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
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Accomplishments

2010-2011 Poplar Bluff Teacher of the Year

Certification

  • Reading Recovery Training

Timeline

  • Connections OG In 3D Training
05-2018

Elementary Principal & Curriculum Director

Bloomfield R-14
08.2013 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Hannibal La Grange University
08.2013 - Current
  • LETRS Training , Reading First
08-2013
  • Elementary Math Training, SEMO
08-2013

Education Specialist - Educational Leadership

Williams Woods University
08.2010 - 05.2013

Reading First Instructional Coach

Poplar Bluff School
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Reading Recovery Training
05-2001

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Southwest Baptist University
08.2000 - 05.2007

1st Grade Teacher

Bloomfield R-14
08.1997 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Central Methodist University
05.1988 - 08.1996
Sarah Skaggs Elementary Principal