Sarah Armstrong
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in curriculum development and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized as Teacher of the Year, I leverage strong project management and communication skills to drive project success and foster positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Committed to innovative practices and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Elementary Teacher (K, 2)
Fridley Public Schools
Minneapolis, USA
07.2013 - Current
- Designed and maintained grade level curriculum aligned with state and international standards to ensure student readiness
- Collected, analyzed, and deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards
- Collect and analyze data to assess learner and instructional performance
- Organized and led staff development and new teacher training to enhance instructional effectiveness
- Mentored new team members on effective instructional practices and classroom management to foster a supportive teaching environment
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement new initiatives and ensure student success
- Developed district’s Distance Learning Program in 2020
- Maintain multiple modes of communication with families and administrators; facilitate stakeholder meetings
- Employed learner management systems to streamline educational processes and improve data tracking
- Teacher of the Year Awards in 2017 and 2020
Building Leadership Team
Fridley Public Schools
Minneapolis, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Established clear vision and goals to guide school initiatives and foster a shared commitment
- Expanded alignment of vision and goals to improve student outcomes across all grade levels
- Implemented distributive leadership model to enhance collaborative decision-making in school
- Plan for improvements in instructional practice, culture, and systems that are the schoolwide strategies for reaching identified goals
- Monitor progress, review data, and share learning from professional learning communities (PLC)
Enneagram Trainer
Consultant
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to enhance team skills and knowledge application
- Developed tailored training programs to meet diverse client needs and advance employee skill sets
- Identified and addressed developmental needs to support individual and team performance
- Authentically partnered with groups through building psychological safety, trust, and empathy
Summer Learning Academy Site Lead
Fridley Public Schools
Minneapolis, USA
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Supported recruitment, enrollment, and engagement of students in Summer Learning Academy, enhancing program participation
- Managed scheduling and logistics for school events and activities, ensuring smooth execution and student involvement
- Facilitated communication between staff and site director, ensuring operational clarity and effective collaboration
- Manage student data systems (attendance, transportation, schedules, etc.)
- Implement and maintain a positive behavior management system that is clear and aligns with program goals. Engage and collaborate with families as partners in problem solving
- Ensure all curriculum and supplies are received, distributed, and maintained
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment
Account Manager Consultant
Edition Studios
07.2022 - 09.2022
- ,Delivered social media content through Loomly, ensuring timely and relevant messaging
- Coordinated social media content strategy and delivery, managing content calendar for consistent engagement
- Supported brand strategy and positioning efforts to enhance market presence
- Onboarding of new websites; web copy
- Project discovery; content support on project front end
- Utilized Dropbox, Canva, and Google Suite for design, file sharing, and collaboration
Digital Product Designer
Teachers Pay Teachers
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Designed user interfaces for educational resources on Teachers Pay Teachers platform
- Designed digital and printable materials aligned with state and international teaching standards
- Design, build, and distribute teaching content for teachers across the world
- Collaborated with educators to gather feedback on product usability
- Reviewed and refined existing designs based on user analytics and feedback
- Design tools include: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Canva
Elementary Teacher
Cornel School
Taichung, Taiwan
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Collaborated and planned with co-teacher to enhance second language curriculum
- Conducted stakeholder meetings with families, co-teacher, and translators to facilitate communication and support student needs
- Built and maintained partnerships with local high schools to support student transitions
- Plan and budget for field trips
- Developed audio and written content for ESL magazine as a contractor
Education
MASTER’S DEGREE - K-12 Education, concentration in technology integration
Bethel University
05-2015
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Dual major in Elementary Education and Individualized Studies
University of St. Thomas
05-2012
Skills
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, TIES, 2017
- Teacher of the Year, Fridley Public Schools, 2020
Certification
Google Certified Educator
Professional References
- Jordan Obinger, Owner and Account Director, Edition Studios, 651-726-4042, Jordan@editionstudios.com
- John Piotraschke, Former Principal, Fridley Public Schools, 763-400-0782, Jjdpio2087@gmail.com
- Cara Claggett, PYP Coordinator, former Instructional Leader, Fridley Public Schools, 763-232-0304, cara.claggett@fridley.k12.mn.us
- Charissa Hayden, Footsteps Missions Leader, Minnetonka Public Schools, 612-450-3303, charissarhayden@gmail.com
- Kathy Kraemer, Former Instructional Technology Coordinator, Fridley Public Schools, International, Kathy@KKraemer.com
- Gaeli Iverson, Principal, Fridley Public Schools, 763-502-5201, angaelicka.iverson@fridley.k12.mn.us
Presentations
- Google Apps for Education: 2016, 2017, 2019
- TIES Conference: 2017, 2018
- Fridley Public Schools: 2016-present (annual)
Timeline
Summer Learning Academy Site Lead
Fridley Public Schools
06.2023 - 08.2025
Enneagram Trainer
Consultant
07.2022 - Current
Account Manager Consultant
Edition Studios
07.2022 - 09.2022
Building Leadership Team
Fridley Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
Digital Product Designer
Teachers Pay Teachers
01.2014 - 08.2018
Elementary Teacher (K, 2)
Fridley Public Schools
07.2013 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Cornel School
06.2012 - 07.2013
MASTER’S DEGREE - K-12 Education, concentration in technology integration
Bethel University
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - Dual major in Elementary Education and Individualized Studies
University of St. Thomas