Sarah Leach
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Reliable, award-winning educator with outstanding teacher leadership skills and curriculum-based organizational strengths. Dedicated to supporting teachers, providing a healthy and positive environment of learning for students, and being a part of a strong administrative team that supports the school principal's goals and visions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Alexander High School
Douglasville, Georgia
07.2018 - Current
- Led Professional Learning Committees for 4 years as facilitatoranalyzing qualitative and quantitative data to guide decisions regarding classroom instruction and remediation.
- Mentored student teachers and new teachers by observing lessons, providing feedback, and offering research-based strategies to help with curriculum and classroom management.
- Cultivated relationships with students and parents by writing Weekly Cougar Newsletter and posting daily to AHS Facebook page.
- Worked with administrators to create after school events with Student Government, such as Homecoming and Screen on the Green.
- Participated as active member on Diversity Committee and Curriculum and Instruction Committee.
- Completed Teacher Leadership GACE portfolio which included hands on experiences in: adult learning and collaborative culture, research for improved practice, professional learning, observation and use of assessment data, collaboration with families and community, and collaborative teams and advocacy.
English Teacher
Chapel Hill High School
Douglasville, GA
07.2011 - 06.2018
- Led Professional Learning Committees to increase student assessment performance for 9th grade EOCs and county benchmarks.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum and syllabi for multiple classes.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress, connecting standards-based requirements.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology to enhance student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in Special Education to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies for students with IEP's, 504's, and SST's.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided communication with parents regarding Senior Research Papers and struggling 12th graders.
Education
Specialist of Education, Ed.S. - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2021
Master of Education, M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA05.2019
Teaching Certification - ENGL 6-12
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GeorgiaBachelor of Arts - English
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2010
Skills
- Teacher Leadership
- Experience with Qualitative and Quantitative data
- Mentoring Struggling Teachers
- Using Research-Based Practices
- Social Emotional Learning Strategies
- After-School Event Organizing
- Communication with Parents and Stakeholders
- Curriculum and Instruction
Accomplishments
PET Grant Winner "Taste of Great Britain" 2021-2022
Douglas County Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
Douglas County English Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
Chapel Hill High School Teacher of the Year 2014-2015
References
Dr. Christopher Small, Principal
Alexander High School
6500 Alexander Parkway Douglasville, Georgia 30135
770-651-6000
christopher.small@dcssga.org
Mr. John Chandler, Assistant Principal
Alexander High School
6500 Alexander Parkway Douglasville, Georgia 30135
770-651-6000
john.chandler@dcssga.org
Mr. Gary Morris, CEO
Polk County College and Career Center
167 Frank Lott Dr, Cedartown, GA 30125
770-749-2077
gary.morris@polk.k12.ga.us
Dr. Sean Kelly, Superintendent
Wayne County School System
710 W Pine St, Jesup, GA 31545
912-427-1000
sean.kelly@wayne.k12.ga.us
Timeline
English Teacher
Alexander High School
07.2018 - Current
English Teacher
Chapel Hill High School
07.2011 - 06.2018
Specialist of Education, Ed.S. - Teacher Leadership
Thomas University
Master of Education, M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
Teaching Certification - ENGL 6-12
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of West Georgia
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