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Sara Garate

Valencia,California

Summary

ELOP Coordinator with extensive experience in managing educational programs and driving engagement among staff, students, and families. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and foster collaboration to achieve program objectives. Highly organized administrator skilled in prioritization, multitasking, and strategic planning.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELOP Coordinator

Newhall School District
Valencia, California
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated communication between staff, students, and families to foster engagement.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing educational programs and initiatives.
  • Organized training sessions for staff on policies and best practices.

Classroom Teacher

Newhall School District: Meadows
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Taught 2nd grade, supported Site Council and served as a Mentor Teacher for the Spring semester

Intervention Teacher

Newhall School District: Wiley Canyon
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Created schoolwide Intervention program, Literacy Leader program and 8 week Pinewood Derby STEM unit for grades 3-6 and SDC
  • Provided professional development, instructional coaching, IEP/SST support
  • Served on ILT, facilitated multiple grade level PLCs and acted as Administrative Designee

.47 Intervention/Enrichment Teacher

Newhall School District: Stevenson Ranch
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Provided schoolwide intervention and enrichment support for Benchmark and Bridges units
  • Developed schoolwide Enrichment program (8 weeks/grade level) including SDC Art Enrichment
  • Facilitated grade level data analysis to provide targeted small/whole group instruction

.47 Science/ELA Teacher

Newhall School District: Peachland
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided core Science/ELA instruction and created enrichment projects for each unit

Classroom Teacher

Newhall School District
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Led 4th grade class to high proficiency scores on state testing and provided before-school small group instruction (Literary Analysis)

Education

Masters of Education in Educational Leadership -

Grand Canyon University
Arizona
03-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

The Masters University
California
12-1995

Skills

  • Strategic visionary to effect systematic school improvement
  • Demonstrates strong leadership skills and ability to implement programs
  • Effective team collaborator and adaptable learner
  • Inspires/motivates student achievement and parental engagement

Certification

  • Administrative Credential (COE): Grand Canyon University, April 2024
  • California Clear Multiple Subject Credential: The Masters University, December 1995
  • Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate: August, 2012

Education and Training

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Timeline

ELOP Coordinator

Newhall School District
06.2025 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Newhall School District: Meadows
07.2024 - 06.2025

Intervention Teacher

Newhall School District: Wiley Canyon
07.2021 - 06.2024

.47 Intervention/Enrichment Teacher

Newhall School District: Stevenson Ranch
07.2018 - 06.2021

.47 Science/ELA Teacher

Newhall School District: Peachland
07.2014 - 06.2015

Classroom Teacher

Newhall School District
07.2012 - 06.2013

Masters of Education in Educational Leadership -

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

The Masters University