Sarah Sealock
Dayton
Summary
Dynamic public servant and Teach for America alumna committed to fostering educational excellence. Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively while cultivating positive relationships among diverse stakeholders. As a Senior Operations Leader, consistently drives operational excellence across high-performing, innovative independent schools, leveraging expertise in enterprise operations including procurement, food services, transportation, technology, security, licensing, talent strategy, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Nevada and a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founding Director of Operations
The Greater Dayton School
Dayton, Ohio
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented security and transportation programs to meet the needs of our community.
- Developed internal Food Service Program feeding students three healthy, nutritious meals a day in line with our Age 27 goals.
- Led operations faculty recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives to cultivate a high-performing team.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation supports academic priorities and operational efficiency.
Business Operations Manager
Rocketship Public Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed and developed a diverse team of Operations Specialists as well as Science and Physical Education Teachers.
- Managed Facilities, Security, Food Service and all other key operations systems to ensure that students and staff had an exemplary environment in which to learn and work.
- Developed and executed training programs for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across multiple departments.
K5 and 2nd Grade STEM Educator
Rocketship Public Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Educator and Positive Behaviors Interventions Supports team member. PBIS Parent Team Coordinator. STEM common curriculum planner for national team across charter network.
Middle School Science Educator
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Educator at a Title One school with a number of at risk students. Charged with instructing more than 170 students per year.
- CCSD FOCCUS curriculum planner for the Next Generation Science Standards, helping to develop lesson plans and units for district wide NGSS implementation.
- E3 Liaison, working with peers, management and suppliers to implement new one-to-one iPad technology for classroom use in order to further science education and engagement.
- Coding Club Coach , taught 6th - 8th graders who to engage in basic coding.
- Quiz Team Assistant Coach. Coaching students on trivia and sportsmanship.
Analyst Cell Intern
Strategic Social
Arlington, VA
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Analyzed Iraqi media for bimonthly reports. Researched Iraqi security threats and prepared a presentation for internal briefing.
Education
MED - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada; Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States06-2014
Bachelor of Science - International Politics: International Security
Georgetown University
Washington, DC, United States05-2012
Skills
- Effective public speaking
- Strategic visioning
- Operations management
- Organizational growth
- Data collection and analysis
- Project Management
- Certified Blended Learning Instructor
- Certified CPI trainer
- Adaptability and resilience
Accomplishments
- Georgetown University Alumni Association, Chapter 555 Scholarship Chair
- Campaign Manager for District 7 School Board Candidate Joseph Balistreri (2017)
- Teach for America 2012 Corps Member
- Berkely Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs Contributor
- Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Fellow
- E-3 Liaison, Marvin Sedway Middle School
- DC Reads Tutor and Lesson Coordinator
Certification
CPI Trainer
FOCCUS Curriculum Developer
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Founding Director of Operations
The Greater Dayton School
05.2022 - Current
Business Operations Manager
Rocketship Public Schools
06.2018 - 05.2022
K5 and 2nd Grade STEM Educator
Rocketship Public Schools
07.2015 - 05.2018
Middle School Science Educator
Clark County School District
07.2012 - 06.2015
Analyst Cell Intern
Strategic Social
07.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - International Politics: International Security
Georgetown University
MED - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Nevada; Las Vegas
Research and Fellowships
- Research Fellow at the Nevada Policy Research Institute, investigating Nevada High School dropout rates and the connection between district structure and student outcomes.
- Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University Researcher
- Junior Year Abroad Network Bi-Monthly Contributor.