Sara Marks
King,NC
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in diverse school systems, enhancing curriculum alignment and student engagement. Led data-driven instruction and team initiatives, increasing enrollment and fostering community involvement. Managed budget oversight while mentoring teachers to support continuous growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Millennium Charter Academy
Mt. Airy, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Developed school improvement plans that targeted increased academic achievement levels for all students.
- Proposed innovative strategies that improved collaboration and outcomes within teaching team.
- Conducted research and data analysis that informed strategic planning and decision-making processes.
Founder
Community Bible Study
Goodlettsville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Grew program from three to eighty-five participants within two years.
- Developed strategic business initiatives to enhance growth and market presence.
- Managed daily operations to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders and partners to strengthen program support.
- Secured funding to establish a dedicated space for women and children.
Writer
Community Bible Study
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted training sessions to empower instructors with effective teaching strategies.
- Provided recommendations and integrated best practices to create varied modalities and instructional levels for each lesson.
- Proposed various teaching methods and instructional levels tailored for each lesson.
- Developed teaching lessons from Bible books for novice instructors supporting adults with disabilities.
Second Grade Teacher
Calvary Day School
Winston-Salem, NC
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and students through active listening and empathy.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness to ensure compliance with state and school standards.
- Facilitated team discussions that resulted in effective conflict resolution.
Educator
Christian Community School
White House, TN
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Taught English Language Arts to middle school students, utilizing innovative teaching methods.
- Developed instructional methodologies addressing diverse student needs through targeted strategies.
- Led English Language Arts team to align curriculum with state accreditation standards.
- Mediated parent conferences to resolve concerns and strengthen communication.
- Recruited and oriented staff for new writing program, facilitating seamless implementation.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enhance community involvement and promote student growth.
- Participated in administrative fundraising efforts to support school initiatives.
Area Director
Classical Conversations of North Carolina
Bloomington & New Albany, IN
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Increased student enrollment by over fifteen percent in three years as the Area Director.
- Managed and expanded nine communities across southern Indiana, enhancing regional service delivery.
- Directed regional educational programs and initiatives across multiple locations, improving access to quality education.
- Developed strategic plans to expand outreach and enrollment efforts for 1/3 of the state of Indiana.
- Established three new Licensed Communities
- Developed and administered budgets for licensed communities, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation.
- Interviewed and contracted potential clients.
Children’s Director & Community Liaison
Smithville Christian Church
Smithville, IN
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Led teams at local elementary school to deliver two-hour weekly Good News Club program for after-care students, fostering community connection and student development.
- Grew participation from 30 to over 100 students who attended the Good News Club each week.
- Supervised children's programming and community involvement initiatives, enhancing engagement and support.
Teacher Coach & Teacher
STOKES COUNTY NC SCHOOLS
, NC
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Mentored and coached new teachers through weekly programs, fostering retention and professional growth.
- Facilitated team collaboration among teachers to exchange innovative teaching ideas and optimize resource usage.
- Designed and executed staff development programs across ten elementary schools, enhancing teacher skills and collaboration.
Education
Post Master's Certificate - School Leadership
Univeristy of North Carolina
Greensboro07-2025
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Newman University
Wichita, KSEnglish as a Second Language Teaching Certification -
Newman University
Wichita, KSBachelor Of Arts - Education (K-8)
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Kentucky Christian College
Grayson, KYSkills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Educational methodologies
- Curriculum development
- Data-driven instruction
- Learning outcomes
- EdTech proficiency
- Data management
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Presentation skills
Publications
- Teaching Helps: Matthew, Community Bible Study Agape, Colorado Springs, CO, 04/2024
- Teaching Helps: Red Sea to the Jordan, Community Bible Study Agape, Colorado Springs, CO, 2023
- Teaching Helps: Colossians, Community Bible Study Agape, Colorado Springs, CO, 2022
- Teaching Helps: James, Community Bible Study Agape, Colorado Springs, CO, 2022
- Archeology of Jerusalem in the Time of Nehemiah, Community Bible Study, Goodlettsville, TN, 03/2022
- Why Community Bible Study?, Community Bible Study, 2022
- Jesus Sends Out the Twelve, Community Bible Study, Colorado Springs, CO, 01/2024
- Be a Sheep, Community Bible Study, Goodlettsville, TN, 02/2023
- Benefits of Home Education through Classical Conversations, Presentation, 2018-2022
Leadership Competencies
- Educational Methodologies
- Performance Improvement
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Team Management
- Budget Management
- Productivity & Performance
- Accreditation Compliance
- Presentation & Writing Skills
Professional Highlights
- 2nd Grade Teacher, AGAPE MINISTRY, Co-Writer of biblical curriculum., Developed new engaging teaching materials for targeted groups., Collaborated with colleagues to improve Agape Curriculum.
- Leader and facilitator, CHRISTIAN BIBLE STUDIES, Initiated and established a new women’s community group in Goodlettsville, TN., Co-Leads team in content development for Bible Studies.
- Curriculum and accreditation team member, CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, Events organizer.
- Grade 6-8 ELA Teacher, CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS - Area Representative/Support Representative/Teacher for Southern IN, Supervised Support Representative Team while also serving as a Support Representative., Strategically identified locations; developed and administered budgets, managed leaders, allocated supplies, and maintained current content, and more for nine area practicums., Provided orientation, goal setting, vision casting and use of company data to promote Classical Conversations.
- Teacher Coach & Teacher, STOKES COUNTY NC SCHOOLS, Responsible for staff development for all ten elementary schools., Mentored and coached new teachers to promote retention with weekly programs., Initiated team collaboration with fellow teachers to share teaching ideas, promote cost-effective utilization of supplies, and promote creative teaching techniques.
Affiliations
Good News Club leader. Oversaw a weekly after-school program for elementary students. The program grew from 30 to 100 students in a year.
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Millennium Charter Academy
07.2025 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Calvary Day School
07.2024 - 07.2025
Educator
Christian Community School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Founder
Community Bible Study
01.2022 - Current
Writer
Community Bible Study
01.2021 - Current
Area Director
Classical Conversations of North Carolina
01.2010 - 01.2021
Children’s Director & Community Liaison
Smithville Christian Church
01.2008 - 01.2011
Teacher Coach & Teacher
STOKES COUNTY NC SCHOOLS
01.2002 - 05.2007
Post Master's Certificate - School Leadership
Univeristy of North Carolina
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Newman University
English as a Second Language Teaching Certification -
Newman University
Bachelor Of Arts - Education (K-8)
Point Park University
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Kentucky Christian College