Sara Rogers
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Seasoned leader offering 10+ years of experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Desire growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Instruction
Victory Christian Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded development of innovative curricular resources to better serve diverse learning needs.
- Streamlined instructional processes for improved efficiency by regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform instruction, leading to measurable improvements in student outcomes.
- Facilitated professional learning communities among faculty members to encourage collaboration and sharing of best teaching practices.
- Increased teacher retention rates from 80% to 98% through effective professional development programs and ongoing support.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Played integral role in hiring highly qualified teachers who contributed significantly to overall student success rates.
Principal
Inspire NOLA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Increased student achievement in a turn around school by 5%.
- Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Collaborated with Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster supportive community for student success.
- Evaluated curriculum materials for alignment with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels and subject areas.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Served as subject matter expert on educational assessments, providing guidance and mentorship to colleagues in navigating complexities of assessment design, implementation, and analysis.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Director of English Language Arts
FirstLine Schools
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with network team to design and maintain curriculum.
- Led network professional development creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout English department.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Launched writing initiative that improved network achievement in writing by 5%.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Launched targeted initiatives to support needs of English Language Learners, resulting in improved language proficiency and academic performance.
- Determined validity and reliability of data gathering methods.
- Refined and implemented instruction and curriculum vision and mission.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Enhanced teacher performance through ongoing professional development, coaching, and evaluation processes.
- Championed comprehensive approach to professional development for educators, resulting in increased instructional capacity and enhanced student outcomes.
Instructional Coach/ ELA Teacher/Athletic Director
Kipp New Orleans
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Increased literacy benchmarks by 15% through instructional strategies and feedback.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Increased student participation in sports programs with engaging recruitment initiatives and informative presentations.
- Organized successful sporting events such as tournaments, meets, and league games that showcased athletes'' talents and achievements.
- Enhanced athletic programs by developing strategic plans and implementing effective policies.
Instructional Coach/7th/8th Grade Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2012 - 07.2017
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed successful interventions for struggling students by creating targeted instructional plans based on their unique needs.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement that increased student growth by 75% or more in ELA and Math.
- 85% of 7th-8th grade student performing at grade-level or above for 3 straight years in row.
- Optimized use of technology in classrooms by training teachers on effective integration strategies that enhance student learning experiences.
- Strengthened instructional leadership skills among school administrators through targeted training sessions and ongoing support.
Education
Master of Science - Director of Instruction And Leadership
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI12.2012
Skills
- Multicultural Leadership
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Program Evaluation
- Student Needs Assessments
- Content Development
- Administrative Staff Coordination
- New System Implementation
- Performance Evaluations
- Instructional Leadership
- Classroom Evaluations
- Problem Resolution
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Achieved 5% increase in school achievement through effectively implementation of data driven instruction strategies in a turnaround school.
- Established first middle school's athletic department, which resulted in a 15% decrease in student incidents during basketball and football season.
- Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests by 3%.
Certification
- Wisconsin Teaching License - 2012-current
- Wisconsin Principal License -2017-current
Timeline
Director of Instruction
Victory Christian Academy
06.2023 - Current
Principal
Inspire NOLA
06.2022 - 06.2023
Director of English Language Arts
FirstLine Schools
07.2020 - 06.2022
Instructional Coach/ ELA Teacher/Athletic Director
Kipp New Orleans
08.2017 - 07.2020
Instructional Coach/7th/8th Grade Teacher
Victory Christian Academy
08.2012 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Director of Instruction And Leadership
Alverno College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Alverno College
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