Sarah Savage
Director of Curriculum at STEM Preparatory Academy- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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CPR and First Aid Certified
American Red CrossFeb, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Teaching License - English 6-12
Tennessee Department of EducationJul, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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STEM Preparatory Academy
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Curriculum
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Jan 2020 - Present
Design and develop curricula, instructional practices, and assessments for Humanities courses in grades 5-12. Coach instructional leaders on content area curricula and assessments.Serve as academic program lead for initiatives related to ACT and Advanced Placement.
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RePublic Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Assistant Principal of Humanities
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2019
Coach, develop, and manage a team of high school teachers across the English, History, Computer Science, World Language, Music, and ESL Departments.Design and lead professional development in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for staff. Differentiate professional development for first year teachers, inquiry-based learning, and Advanced Placement teachers. Coordinate Advanced Placement program serving 240 students in nine subject areas.
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Building Excellent Schools
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Adjunct Instructor
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
Develop and lead professional development in secondary ELA curriculum and instruction for current and aspiring school leaders at national Weekend Warrior conferences.Provide consulting services for instructional coaches and school leaders to develop strong literacy systems, assessments, and pedagogy for diverse education models.
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Match Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructional Coach and Evaluator
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
Provide instructional coaching to beginning secondary English and Humanities teachers in the Match Teacher Residency / Sposato Graduate School of Education.Supervise student teaching hours for high school and middle school English and math teachers. Evaluate first-year teachers pursuing certification through the Sposato Graduate School of Education.
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Excel Academy Charter Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Founding Middle School English Teacher and Grade-Level Content Chair
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2016
Create, teach, and analyze a rigorous English curriculum to ensure rapid, measurable reading growth. More than half of fifth grade students identify as English Language Learners. Students consistently achieve growth within top 5% compared to classrooms statewide.Coordinate and administer literacy assessments and interventions.Serve as Grade Level Content chair.
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Weldon STEM High School Career Academies
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United States
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High School English Teacher
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2012
Develop and implement curriculum for courses including English I, English I Honors, American Literature, British Literature, and Expository Writing. Increased student proficiency in English I from 17% to 72% according to North Carolina state education standards. Serve as English Department Chair to support a team of middle and high school teachers in curriculum, instruction, data, and literacy practices.
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Education
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2019 - 2022
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership and Learning in Organizations -
2015 - 2016
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Master of Education (Ed.M.), Learning and Teaching, Instructional Leadership -
2010 - 2011
East Carolina University
Teaching Certificate, Secondary English Education -
2007 - 2010
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters, French, Theatre Arts
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