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Sarah W. Hyde

Sarah W. Hyde

Palm City,FL

Summary

Passionate leader in education with a proven track record of success. Overseeing a faculty/staff of over 100 individuals. Demonstrated ability to grow a stand-alone preschool from 8 students in 2006 to four campuses currently serving over 700 students from preschool through ninth grade. Known for creativity, compassion, and collaboration, excelling in building strong relationships and fostering effective communication. Loyalty and dependability make me an asset to any team, excited for a new adventure in my career.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Schools

Sunlight Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop strategic vision for all campuses in collaboration with school board
  • Develop and oversee school operations, policies and procedures
  • Create job descriptions, hiring policies, and onboarding process for staff
  • Provide leadership and support for all campus administrators
  • Research and development of spiritual and academic curriculum and testing
  • Develop and maintain combined budget of 7 million dollars for 4 campuses
  • Promote school through social media, marketing, public events and community partnerships.

Elementary Principal

Sunlight Christian Academy
08.2015 - 07.2022
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.

Preschool Director

Sunlight Christian Academy
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Served as instructional leader for PK faculty and staff for our threes and VPK programs
  • Supported staff with room arrangement, classroom management, scaffolding, and positive reinforcement
  • Solely developed our very own early childhood cultural enrichment program, writing all curriculum and developing lesson plans for students who attended school full days
  • Wrote and implemented all preschool holiday shows and conducted three action-packed family fun nights each year.

Trading Desk Representative

Mutual Service Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Provided customer service for stock brokers on trading desk regarding client accounts
  • Processed daily trade transactions and balanced daily log.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
05.2011

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Accreditation Management
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum Design
  • Fundraising Strategies
  • Faculty Development
  • Enrollment Management
  • Collaboration
  • Teacher Training
  • Finance and Accounting

Certification

#1196085, PK-3rd, Science 5-9, Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Affiliations

  • Executive Committee Member - Christian Schools of Florida
  • Executive Committee Member - Multiply 222 Network
  • Member - Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society

Timeline

Head of Schools

Sunlight Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current

Elementary Principal

Sunlight Christian Academy
08.2015 - 07.2022

Preschool Director

Sunlight Christian Academy
01.2006 - 01.2014

Trading Desk Representative

Mutual Service Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2004

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indian River State College
Sarah W. Hyde