Sarah Scheller
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Passionate and experienced educator of over 27 years dedicated to family-centered support, early childhood development, and trauma-informed care. I’m seeking the Family Educator position at Way to Grow to empower and build resilience for families and children through early educational interventions, therapeutic play, and community engagement. I’m committed to fostering school readiness, resilience, and holistic child development by partnering with parents or guardians as they are experts of their children.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor and Parent Advocate
Groves Learning Organization
09.2023 - Current
- Creating and conducting effective assessments
- Designing and implementing individualized learning plans
- Providing consultations for families and teams
- Teaching literacy skills
- Connecting with schools and familes
Equity and Literacy Resource Specialist
St. Louis Park Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Elementary Educator/Literacy Specialist/English Teacher
Minneapolis, Spring Lake Park, St. Louis Park
01.1998 - 01.2021
- Project management and design with knowledge of K-12 research-based pedagogy in order to have a positive impact on teaching and learning provide accountability
- Designed and taught highly-engaging learning experiences, both in person and virtually, that were aligned with academic standards and modified to meet the varied needs and interests of learners
- Extensive experience with creating needs-based assessments, conducting formal and informal assessments, IEPs, 504s, and disseminated critical data that supports student growth
- Utilized a wide variety of technology and software platforms in an innovative 1:1 digital district to drive learning and collaboration as well as increase productivity
- Collaborate frequently with a child's SPED team
- Assist families in navigating resources
- Conducted Home visits alongside a social worker
- Lead meetings, present in front of varied audiences, provide feedback to other staff
- Designed and led facility-wide professional development and training for staff members and collaborated with district leaders to innovate solutions for outdated and biased curricula
- Collaborated frequently and effectively with colleagues, families, and building- and district-level administrators, maintaining trust and a commitment to research-based practices and results
- Manage behavior and Academic interventions
Site Operations Committee Member
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Planned and coordinated school-wide events & community initiatives
Equity and Instruction Committee Member
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Analyzed school-wide data trends & designed professional learning
- Provided leadership in identifying
- Co-led a multilingual parent involvement group in the community
- Coordinated resources for educators, families, and children to have safe spaces to provide and share the hidden stories
Literacy Curriculum Member
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Designed and led facility-wide professional development and training for 35 staff members and collaborated with district leaders to innovate solutions for outdated curriculum anti-racist system-wide
- Observed colleagues and surveyed their needs, communicating trends in data in order to provide post-training support and to design future professional learning and development training
- Researched and advocated for the adoption of a comprehensive curriculum based on the needs of stakeholders that was endorsed by leaders district-wide
Teacher Mentor
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Observed, mentored and co-taught with pre-service student teachers & a probationary teacher
Education
No Degree - Completed Child Life Specialist Coursework
UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA03-2025
Reading License -
University of Minnesota
12.2015
MA - Literacy Instruction in an Urban Setting
Hamilne University
12.2006
BA - K-6 Education, Minor Special Ed.
Augsburg University
12.1998
Skills
- Child Development Knowledge – Creates educational and assessment methods for families and children using deep understanding of child developmental theories and milestones, family systems,
- Building Rapport & Trust – Strong ability to connect with diverse individuals and bring people together in challenging situations Employ active listening skills
- Trauma-Informed with growth mindset – Skilled in addressing issues around trauma and resiliency in under resourced communities, especially with high ACE scores
- Cultural Competence – Experienced in working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, gender identities, race, religious and spiritual practices in a non judgmental way
- Adjust interventions to fit the specific needs of children and families being respectful and having a compassionate approach
- Time Management & Organization – Well-organized and able to manage and adapt to multiple tasks at the same time
- Collaboration with Child Protection Services – Experienced in working with mandated reporting and Child Protection Services
- Effective Communication – Proficient in both oral and written communication with families, colleagues, and interpreters
- Community Resource Knowledge – Familiar with community resources and skilled in helping families navigate available support systems
- Self-Care & Independence – Ability to set personal boundaries, manage self-care, and prioritize responsibilities
- Teamwork & Leadership – Dependable team player with leadership experience in training, mentoring, and goal setting
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking – Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use critical thinking to develop effective solutions
Certification
- MN Teaching License
- MN K-12 Reading License
Acknowledgements
2019 Spring Lake Park Teacher of the Year
Leadership Experience
- Equity and Instruction Committee, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School, 01/01/16, 12/31/20, Analyzed school-wide data trends & designed professional learning., Provided leadership in identifying., Co-led a multilingual parent involvement group in the community., Coordinated resources for educators, families, and children.
- Site Operations Committee, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Planned and coordinated school-wide events & community initiatives.
- Literacy Curriculum Member, Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary School, 08/01/16, 06/30/19, Designed and led facility-wide professional development and training., Observed colleagues and surveyed their needs., Researched and advocated for the adoption of a comprehensive curriculum.
Timeline
Private Tutor and Parent Advocate
Groves Learning Organization
09.2023 - Current
Equity and Literacy Resource Specialist
St. Louis Park Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Site Operations Committee Member
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Literacy Curriculum Member
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Equity and Instruction Committee Member
Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
01.2016 - 01.2020
Teacher Mentor
Minneapolis Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2012
Elementary Educator/Literacy Specialist/English Teacher
Minneapolis, Spring Lake Park, St. Louis Park
01.1998 - 01.2021
Reading License -
University of Minnesota
MA - Literacy Instruction in an Urban Setting
Hamilne University
No Degree - Completed Child Life Specialist Coursework
UCSB
BA - K-6 Education, Minor Special Ed.
Augsburg University
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