Sarah Hurst
Austin,TX
Summary
Instructional Designer and Learning Strategist with 8+ years building curriculum, onboarding programs, and creating learning experiences in high-performing school district. Skilled in translating complex ideas into clear, engaging content and in leading teams through the design process. Track record of launching programs from concept to adoption, writing district-used curriculum, and coaching adult learners. Proficient in technology integration, LMS and AI usage, data analysis, organization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Eanes ISD
08.2018 - 05.2026
- Facilitated learning for first, second, and third graders to enhance academic skills
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning.
Program Designer & Launch Leader
Eanes ISD
08.2021 - 05.2026
- Built a school-wide student engagement program from concept to full adoption.
- Conducted needs research (including professional development at the Ron Clark Academy), gathered feedback from 30+ staff, developed all documentation and training materials, and presented to faculty and parent stakeholders.
- Program was adopted and sustained across 4 years and counting.
Curriculum Developer
Eanes ISD
08.2021 - 05.2026
- Authored and aligned 4 subjects of district-wide curriculum used by 30+ educators across 6 different schools.
- Ensured standards alignment and designed materials for multiple delivery formats.
New Hire Coach & Onboarding Designer
Eanes ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Designed and delivered structured onboarding support for 2 early-career educators including classroom observations, individualized feedback cycles, and professional development planning.
- Consistent record of mentees achieving 2 strong years in the classroom.
Team Leader
Eanes ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitated weekly curriculum planning and grade-wide communications for cross-functional team of 10 teachers, coordinated aligned learning designs across 5 classes serving 100+ students.
Leadership Academy Graduate
Eanes ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated in the Eanes ISD Institute of Excellence.
- Selected as a rising leader for district-level seminar series.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University
01-2017
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Instructional design
- Learning experience design
- Adult learning principles
- Program development
- Needs analysis
- Onboarding & training
- Data-driven instruction
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder communication
- Content development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Google Workspace
- Google Classroom
- Apple Classroom
- Canva
- Nearpod
- Showbie
- Seesaw
- Canvas
- MagicSchool AI
- ChatGPT
Certifications
Apple Teacher Certified, Texas Teaching Certificate
Timeline
New Hire Coach & Onboarding Designer
Eanes ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
Program Designer & Launch Leader
Eanes ISD
08.2021 - 05.2026
Curriculum Developer
Eanes ISD
08.2021 - 05.2026
Team Leader
Eanes ISD
08.2021 - 05.2023
Leadership Academy Graduate
Eanes ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Classroom Teacher
Eanes ISD
08.2018 - 05.2026
Bachelors of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University