Sara Podvasnik
Irwin,PA
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Duquesne City School District
Duquesne, PA, US
08.2014 - Current
- Level II Certificate
- Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction
- Principal Certification
- Instructional Leadership Team Member
- Instructional Coaching Experience
- Served as Vice- President of PSEA at my district
- Kindergarten Transition Coordinator
- Mentor Teacher
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators to enhance instructional practices and student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement evidence-based strategies tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Lead Author in the Spring 2026 PACTE Journal "Mentoring Matters: Co-Thinking and Emotional Anchoring for Pre-service Teachers in Urban Contexts"
Secondary Principal Internship
Norwin School District
North Huntingdon, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented curriculum roadmaps for students for collaborative learning with goals and individual support plans.
Elementary Principal Internship
Duquesne City School District
Duquesne, PA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded numerous projects to create lasting change within the school district.
- Developed faculty professional development program resulting in increased student engagement rate by 15% and improved teacher/student communications by 10%.
Teacher
AIU
Duquesne, PA, US
09.2012 - 08.2014
Head Start Teacher
Education
Principal Certification -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA01-2024
Early Childhood Education - undefined
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US01-2014
Master of Science - Minor in Educational Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, US08-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Co-Teaching
- Modeling Lessons
- Running Professional Developments for teachers
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional planning skills
Certification
- Principal Certification
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 2024
Timeline
Secondary Principal Internship
Norwin School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
Elementary Principal Internship
Duquesne City School District
08.2022 - 12.2023
Instructional Coach
Duquesne City School District
08.2014 - Current
Teacher
AIU
09.2012 - 08.2014
Early Childhood Education - undefined
Carlow University
Principal Certification -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Minor in Educational Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania