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Sara Romine Stahl

Liberty Hill,TX

Summary

Passionate experienced educator and language arts curriculum designer. Excels at collaborate planning, innovative solutions, and engaging diverse communities of learners. Leads with vision and integrity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher / Team Lead / Mentor/ Curriculum Designer

Liberty Hill ISD
Liberty Hill, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • As a team lead at a brand-new school, I worked closely with admin to develop a mission statement, professional norms, organizational structures, and a culture of joy and inclusivity.
  • As a designated mentor, I modeled best practices for new-to-profession teachers, and provided ongoing support and feedback.
  • I collaborated with a team of educators and district personnel to deeply analyze data, improve the rigor and accessibility of the language arts curriculum, and revamp student assessments through backwards design.
  • I differentiated instruction for students with a wide variety of learning styles and needs, including gifted and talented, special education, 504, and English language learners.
  • I regularly planned and reflected with Sped/ESOL inclusion teachers as part of my ongoing commitment to student growth.
  • I published a bi-monthly virtual newsletter for the families of fourth-grade students.
  • I facilitated weekly team meetings in a way that enhanced productivity and sparked collaborative problem-solving.
  • I built relationships with my students, their families, and the local community.

Teacher / Curriculum Designer

LeanderISD
Austin, TX
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • As a fourth grade teacher at an IB World School, I designed inter-disciplinary student-centered learning experiences with an emphasis on research and taking action to improve our world.
  • I served on the district curriculum design team for language arts.
  • I taught virtually for two years amidst the Covid epidemic. This difficult, yet transformative experience drastically expanded my repertoire of strategies and resources.

Ignite Summer School Teacher

LeanderISD
Austin, TX
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • I provided social-emotional learning and targeted reading intervention for fourth and fifth grade students not yet meeting standards on the STAAR exam.

E4-Texas Teacher

The University of Texas at Austin
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • I coached young adults with special needs on how to manage their personal finances and advocate for themselves at the Capitol.

4th & 5th Grade Teacher / Curriculum Designer

SpringISD
Spring, TX
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • I provided professional development on organizational strategies for writing, and vertical alignment with writing.
  • I sponsored the Author Club.
  • I served as a district curriculum designer for language arts.

Kindergarten Teacher / Team Lead

SpringISD
Spring, TX
08.2007 - 07.2011
  • I served as a Trainer of Trainers for Thinking Maps.
  • I provided professional development on reading/writing integration, authentic vocabulary development, and Google Sites.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Texas At Austin

Skills

  • implementing best practices for language arts
  • giving and receiving feedback
  • grammar, editing, command over language
  • meticulous attention to detail
  • creating organizational systems and prioritizing tasks
  • differentiation for a variety of learning styles and needs
  • ESOL strategies and serving diverse communities
  • curriculum design, including high-quality assessments
  • data analysis
  • Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Certification

  • EC-4 Generalist (current)
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental (current)
  • Gifted and Talented (current)

References

  • Joy Hudgens, current supervisor, Bar W Elementary, Liberty Hill ISD, 512-260-4480, jhudgens@libertyhill.txed.net
  • Kathy Sparks-Goecke, Grandview Hills Elementary, LeanderISD, 515-290-4804, sparksgoeckek@gmail.com
  • Leticia Gonzalez, Cooper Elementary, SpringISD, 832-797-5456, lgonzal1@springisd.org

Timeline

Teacher / Team Lead / Mentor/ Curriculum Designer

Liberty Hill ISD
08.2023 - Current

Ignite Summer School Teacher

LeanderISD
06.2022 - 06.2022

E4-Texas Teacher

The University of Texas at Austin
06.2019 - 07.2019

Teacher / Curriculum Designer

LeanderISD
08.2017 - 08.2023

4th & 5th Grade Teacher / Curriculum Designer

SpringISD
08.2011 - 07.2017

Kindergarten Teacher / Team Lead

SpringISD
08.2007 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Texas At Austin

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