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Sarah Paul

Portland,OR

Summary

Passionate and experienced reading specialist skilled in providing individualized reading instruction, implementing evidence-based strategies, and supporting classroom teachers. Seeking a role to improve literacy outcomes for students while contributing to a collaborative teaching environment.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Workshop Leader and Webinar Host

  • Led workshops on the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy instruction for K-5 teachers
  • Conducted webinars on teaching phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency strategies, morphology, and literacy interventions for educators

Tutor and Literacy Consultant

Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one reading tutoring for students, with a focus on phonics, fluency, and morphology
  • Specialize in supporting students with dyslexia using research-based methods such as Orton-Gillingham

Content Creator and Blogger

Sarah's Teaching Snippets
01.2011 - Current
  • Company Overview: Website: sarahsnippets.com
  • Share educational resources, teaching strategies, and literacy tips for teachers through my blog sarahsnippets.com and Instagram page @snippetsbysarah
  • Reach over 100,000 teachers and parents with engaging, practical content that aligns with the Science of Reading
  • Collaborate with educators and literacy professionals to promote evidence-based practices in reading instruction
  • Website: sarahsnippets.com

Reading Interventionist

St. Rose School and St. Anthony School
09.2013 - 06.2023
  • Provided high-quality, specialized reading instruction to small groups and individuals
  • Designed and implemented research-based literacy instruction tailored to individual student needs
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom instruction and provided direct support in literacy
  • Assessed students in K-3rd grade using DIBELS for phonemic awareness, phonics, and oral reading fluency
  • Monitored the progress of at-risk students and adjusted instructional strategies as needed
  • Led professional development sessions and literacy training for K-5 teachers

First Grade Teacher

St. Anthony School
09.2006 - 06.2013
  • Developed and implemented engaging curricula for all subject areas, ensuring alignment with educational standards
  • Regularly assessed student progress using both formal and informal methods
  • Communicated frequently with parents through conferences, newsletters, and emails to keep them informed of their child's progress

Reading Resource Teacher

O'Hara School
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Provided high-quality, specialized reading instruction to small groups and individuals

3rd Grade Teacher and Reading Resource Teacher

Penny Road Elementary
09.2003 - 06.2005
  • Created differentiated lesson plans to support a diverse classroom environment
  • Provided additional reading support to students needing remediation

Education

READ Oregon Program

Portland State University
01.2021

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Oregon
01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

University of Oregon
01.2002

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Creating Literacy-Based Resources
  • Literacy-Related Professional Development
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • In-person tutoring
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Instructional planning
  • Structured Literacy Approach
  • Research-based practices
  • Dyslexia Support

Certification

  • Over 100 hours of Science of Reading and dyslexia training.
  • Trained in Orton-Gillingham and LETRS.
  • Ongoing professional development in literacy instruction, with a focus on science of reading and dyslexia.

Accomplishments

  • Led the creation of curriculum for Portland Public School's High Impact Tutoring Program.
  • Developed resources for educators related to reading instruction, used by multiple teachers since 2011.

Timeline

Tutor and Literacy Consultant

Self-employed
01.2018 - Current

Reading Interventionist

St. Rose School and St. Anthony School
09.2013 - 06.2023

Content Creator and Blogger

Sarah's Teaching Snippets
01.2011 - Current

First Grade Teacher

St. Anthony School
09.2006 - 06.2013

Reading Resource Teacher

O'Hara School
09.2005 - 06.2006

3rd Grade Teacher and Reading Resource Teacher

Penny Road Elementary
09.2003 - 06.2005

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

University of Oregon

Workshop Leader and Webinar Host

READ Oregon Program

Portland State University

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