Sarah Floyd

Educational Administration & Leadership

• Behavioral Management & Intervention: Handled behavior escalations, implemented student intervention plans, and conducted parent conferences to resolve significant academic and conduct concerns.
• Instructional Supervision & Coaching: Supervised, coached, and evaluated instructional staff through regular instructional walkthroughs, providing actionable feedback to enhance lesson delivery and the use of cognitive teaching strategies.
• Curriculum & Data Management: Served as the curriculum expert, managing the implementation and pacing of all academic programs. Led student data tracking, assessment cycles, and progress monitoring, adjusting programming based on performance and readiness trends.
• Reporting & Communication: Coordinated parent communication, academic planning, and ongoing reporting (e.g., progress summaries and Lesson Plan Reviews) to support student success and inform stakeholders.

Operational & Logistical Management

• Center Operations Oversight: Managed the daily operational efficiency of the center, overseeing safety, logistical flow, and teacher support to ensure full instructional coverage.
• Scheduling & Resource Management: Managed staff and student scheduling systems for optimal efficiency. Oversaw materials management, including curriculum inventory, material preparation, and organization.

• Relationship & Communication Management
• Stakeholder Communication: Developed and maintained strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by fostering open lines of communication.
• Progress Reporting: Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate consistent, ongoing communication with parents regarding their child's educational journey.
• Supportive Environment: Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and sustained academic growth for all students.
• Classroom Management & Instructional Strategy
• Behavior Management: Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced Engagement: Significantly increased classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, including group projects and hands-on activities.
• Inclusion: Applied differentiated instruction techniques to effectively accommodate and address diverse learning needs within the classroom.
• Collaboration and Mentorship
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with teaching staff to plan and implement integrated units that connected multiple subject areas.
• New Teacher Mentorship: Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and providing essential guidance, successfully facilitating their adaptation to new roles.

• Instructional Leadership & Curriculum Development
• Designed and Developed Curriculum: Created and continually refined detailed lesson plans and integrated, interdisciplinary units that connected subjects to promote deeper student understanding, aligning with national standards.
• Integrated Diverse Perspectives: Elevated cultural awareness in lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum to ensure equal opportunity for student success.
• Differentiated Instruction: Designed and implemented detailed learning plans for struggling students, leveraging data from test, homework, and assignment records to meet individual academic needs.
• Teaching, Assessment, and Evaluation
• Engaging Activities: Facilitated student exploration of complex concepts through the use of engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Student Evaluation: Prepared and administered a variety of quizzes, tests, and examinations to accurately gauge student learning and retention.
• Grading & Feedback: Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework to provide constructive feedback and monitor progress.