Sarah D. Email & Phone Number

Derry, Pennsylvania

- Directs and implements middle school’s library media services and curriculum- Collaborates with other educational professionals to design curriculum- Serves as instructional coach for Penn Literacy Network through Keystones to Opportunity grant- Designs and leads professional development workshops on technology and best teaching practices- Strategically plans and allocates budgetary resources for greatest educational impact- Coordinates mentoring for new hires including professional development and training- Serves in key leadership roles for planning of events such as Career Day, Literacy Day, and other initiatives- Committee Involvement: Differentiated Supervision Committee, Induction Committee, Olweus Committee, School Medical Team, Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team, Technology Committee, Technology Taskforce, Westmoreland Career Pathways Initiative

Derry, Pennsylvania

- Implemented classroom instruction for middle school students incorporating and utilizing technology to develop students' 21st century skills. - Managed classroom environment, assessed student performance, and collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary units that focus on a standards-based integration of technology. - Engaged in professional development opportunities to further knowledge of best teaching practices.- Designed innovative, real-world curriculum focused on student achievement within the framework of Pennsylvania's Standards Aligned Systems (SAS).- Collaborated with colleagues within the district, county, and state to share best teaching practices, expertise, and curriculum ideas.- Instructed students using a variety of applications including Microsoft Office applications, Web 2.0 technologies, and Moodle.- Developed and delivered staff training in Microsoft Office applications, SMART technologies, Web 2.0 technologies in a classroom-based setting and online via Moodle.

Youngwood, Pennsylvania

- Developed instruction focused on the latest Windows platform and Microsoft Office applications for college students- Integrated real-world problem-solving and analysis skills to prepare students for future career opportunities- Managed and assessed student learning via online learning management system (Blackboard)- Participated in professional development opportunities and committee work for Computer Technology/Business division

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

- Planned and coordinated retreats, Road Scholar (Elderhostel) experiences, and summer camping experiences including finance and budget management, guest relations, and program evaluation.- Wrote and edited copy for brochures, website, press releases- Provided administrative oversight to summer camp staff

Master'S Degree, Education

Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Bachelor'S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies