SARA SOUTHWELL
Eaton Rapids
Summary
Experienced professional in school administration and leadership with a strong educational background. Recognized for creating a positive learning environment and providing support to staff and students. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, proficient in conflict resolution, and curriculum development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Eaton Rapids Middle School
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Alaiedon Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2024
7th/8th Grade Math Teacher
Mason Middle School
06.2018 - 08.2021
Leadership Intern
Mason Middle School
01.2019 - 05.2020
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Alaiedon Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Education
M.A. Educational Leadership -
Central Michigan University
01.2020
B.S. Elementary Education - undefined
Ferris State University
01.2014
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Data-driven instruction
- Staff development
- Parent communication
- Restorative practices
- Verbal and written communication
- Attendance monitoring
- School improvement
Certification
- MI Administrator Certification K-12 (ES)
- Elementary Education K-8 (ZG)
- Mathematics 6-8 (EX)
- Language Arts 6-8 (BX)
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Eaton Rapids Middle School
08.2024 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Alaiedon Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2024
Leadership Intern
Mason Middle School
01.2019 - 05.2020
7th/8th Grade Math Teacher
Mason Middle School
06.2018 - 08.2021
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher
Alaiedon Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2018
B.S. Elementary Education - undefined
Ferris State University
M.A. Educational Leadership -
Central Michigan University
Core Values
- Student-Centered Leadership
- Collective Efficacy
- Reflective Growth
- Strategic Innovation
- Work Ethic and Integrity
Professional Development & Teams/Committee Work
- Disciplinary Literacy
- Trauma Informed Teaching
- Guided Math
- Go Math/Envision/REVEAL
- Visible Learning
- CHAMPS Coaching Training
- Project Practice
- NGSX/Amplify Science
- Art and Science of Teaching
- Wonders
- MDE Student Growth Workshop
- CPI Training
- Standards-Based Grading
- Focused Marzano & Danielson
- George Batsche-MTSS/RTI
- PLC Conference
- NWEA Report Training/AIMSWeb Plus
- Juli Dixon
- BTAM/ALICE
- Mental Health First Aid Responder
- Department Chair
- Building Leadership Team
- School Improvement Team
- Bulldog Boost Instructor
- Advisory Planning Committee
- District Diversity Committee
- PBIS Tier 1 Team
- PBIS Tier 2 & 3 Team
- Math Steering Committee (ISD)
- Multiple District Hiring Committees
- Curriculum
- Professional Learning Community
- District Data Day
- Gifted and Talented Planning Team
- MTSS Planning Team
- Math Curriculum Selection Committee
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