Sarah Guevara
Summary
Dynamic educational leader skilled in developing programs that bridge educational gaps and enhance student success. Experience includes mentoring educators, designing engaging curricula, and fostering strong relationships with families and community partners. Dedicated to creating inclusive environments that promote lifelong learning and career readiness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
College & Career Lead | CTE Instructor | World Geography Teacher
Compass Rose Public Schools
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Led college and career readiness program implementation, fostering a culture that encourages student pursuit of higher education.
- Coordinated college and career readiness initiatives, guiding students in identifying and navigating postsecondary pathways.
- Supported UT Austin OnRamps program launch, facilitating college credit opportunities for 32 sophomores.
- Leveraged data to assess student progress and inform instructional decisions for enhanced outcomes.
- Designed engaging curriculum aligned with TEKS, utilizing BACKRS framework and integrating technology.
- Collaborated with campus leaders and educators to align curriculum interventions with support systems.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lectures and enhance student learning.
- Counseled struggling students on educational issues, including study habits and academic goals.
Grade Level Team Leader
Compass Rose Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2026
- Led weekly professional learning community meetings that strengthened instructional practice, collaboration, and accountability among grade-level educators.
- Mentored and coached 8-10 teachers in instructional planning, classroom management, and student support strategies, enhancing their teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with administrators to implement campus initiatives that improved student achievement and fostered a positive school culture.
- Served as a communication liaison between teachers, families, and campus leadership, fostering strong relationships and shared ownership of student success.
- Supported campus-wide initiatives through strategic planning and problem-solving, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Founding Athletic Director | PE Teacher
Compass Rose Ingenuity Secondary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Recruited and supported coaching staff while cultivating a positive, student-centered athletic culture.
- Established operational systems, policies, schedules, and procedures for seven athletic programs to support effective program delivery.
- Managed program logistics, budgets, and scheduling while ensuring compliance through clear stakeholder communications.
- Collaborated with families, community organizations, and school leaders to expand and enhance extracurricular opportunities for students.
- Promoted academic success, teamwork, and character development through leadership opportunities for student-athletes.
Social Studies Teacher
Compass Rose Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed inquiry-based instruction fostering critical thinking and historical analysis.
- Incorporated technology into lessons using online resources and virtual reality simulations to enhance engagement and understanding of concepts.
- Differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learners while upholding high academic standards.
- Assessed student progress through targeted assessments and personalized feedback sessions, supporting individual learning paths.
- Fostered strong relationships with students and families, contributing to improved academic growth and student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology, Coaching
Texas State University
05-2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
08-2026
Skills
- Classroom management techniques
- Data analysis
- Curriculum design
- Data-driven instruction
- Curriculum coordination
- Program management
- Tech integration
- Coaching design
- Student engagement strategies
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Educational program improvement
- Communication skills
Highlighted Leadership Experience
- Spearheaded the development of the school's first athletic department, successfully launching flag football, cross country, boys' and girls' basketball, and boys' and girls' soccer while establishing sustainable operational processes and fostering a culture of student leadership and excellence.
- Primary campus coordinator for SAT and AP testing communications, logistics, and administration for the sophomore and junior students.
- Designed and facilitated campus SEL programming, including inclusive Spirit Weeks, student leadership panels, and advisory/morning meeting initiatives.
- Delivered professional development focused on instructional best practices, educator collaboration, and technology integration.
- Integrated AI-powered instructional tools, Google Classroom, Canva, Edpuzzle, TCI, and Backrs to improve curriculum development and instructional efficiency.
Awards
2024 Nina Bryant Memorial Award, Recipient of the district-wide Nina Bryant Memorial Award, recognizing one staff member annually for exceptional advocacy, leadership, and commitment to students at a Title I campus.
Timeline
College & Career Lead | CTE Instructor | World Geography Teacher
Compass Rose Public Schools
08.2025 - 07.2026
Grade Level Team Leader
Compass Rose Public Schools
01.2023 - 07.2026
Founding Athletic Director | PE Teacher
Compass Rose Ingenuity Secondary School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Social Studies Teacher
Compass Rose Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Psychology, Coaching
Texas State University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University