Sara Tomblin
North Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Experienced school leader with strengths in curriculum leadership, campus operations, and teacher evaluation. Known for supporting daily operations, maintaining compliance, and building strong family partnerships that improve student success and school culture.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Spring Educataion Group
Richmond, Virginia
2019.12 - Current
- Supported daily campus operations for Spring Education Group campus.
- Assisted teachers and support staff with classroom scheduling.
- Reviewed curriculum plans and assessed classroom instruction quality to enhance educational outcomes.
- Supervised teachers, support staff, and classroom schedules.
- Managed family communication and student enrollment concerns.
- Conducted coaching sessions and performance reviews to support staff development and instructional effectiveness.
- Implemented safety procedures for campus activities, licensing standards, and campus compliance.
- Collaborated with district leaders on educational strategies on school goals and planning.
- Supported student behavior guidance and parent conference meetings.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Assessed current teaching methods and techniques used by staff members in order to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Ensured that all classrooms are equipped with necessary materials needed for successful instruction delivery including textbooks, computers, lab equipment.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented school policies and procedures to ensure compliance and promote a positive learning environment.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
Assistant Principal
Spring Education Group
Richmond, Virginia
2009.06 - 2019.12
- Led daily school operations for Spring Education Group campus
- Supported teachers with coaching, feedback, and classroom observation
- Managed student behavior, discipline, and family communication
- Oversaw student safety, supervision, and campus procedures
- Collaborated with principals on staffing, scheduling, and school planning
- Built strong family partnerships through meetings and school events
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, reviews of lesson plans and feedback from parents and students.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
- Developed positive school climate by building effective communication within school.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
Preschool Teacher
Nobel Learning Communities
Richmond, Virginia
2001.05 - 2009.06
- Developed preschool lesson plans aligned with early childhood learning goals at private academy.
- Managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations in nurturing learning environment.
- Prepared age-appropriate activities using stories, songs, art, and hands-on learning centers.
- Observed children's development and documented progress for teachers and families.
- Communicated daily updates with parents about behavior, learning, and classroom concerns.
- Maintained safe, clean classroom spaces following school policies and health standards.
- Supported children's social skills through guided play, modeling, and positive reinforcement.
- Enhanced early literacy and cognitive skills by teaching colors, shapes, and letters to young learners.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Assisted each student with personalized support during class time.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
Education
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA2015-07
Skills
- Curriculum leadership
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher evaluation
- Campus compliance management
- School operations
- Classroom scheduling
- Operational planning
- Training and mentoring
- Family engagement
- Staff collaboration
- Community engagement
Timeline
Principal
Spring Educataion Group
2019.12 - Current
Assistant Principal
Spring Education Group
2009.06 - 2019.12
Preschool Teacher
Nobel Learning Communities
2001.05 - 2009.06
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
Penn Foster Career School