Sarah Jaeger Email & Phone Number

• Manage conceptualization, prototyping, piloting, and revision of several curriculum offerings• Supervise and mentor curriculum writers across a variety of projects• Collaborate cross-departmentally with publishing team throughout stages of production/page proof review• Collaborate with teams throughout the organization, including professional learning, implementation/dissemination, marketing, and learning technology to ensure progress towards organizational goals• Manage piloting, beta- and field-testing of curriculum in development

• Taught all second and third grade subjects in a combined grade, multi-age classroom at a progressive, independent lab school within Mills College’s School of Education.• Planned, designed, and implemented a developmentally appropriate, constructivist curriculum, drawing from the best-available knowledge of children's learning and linked to Common Core state standards, with social-emotional learning integrated throughout.• Supervised, taught, and evaluated student teachers in Mills College M.Ed and Credential programs, supporting their integration of theory and practice.• Collaborated with faculty of the Children's School and the Mills College School of Education to continuously improve instruction at the school and contribute more broadly to the knowledge base of teaching in the School of Education.• Partnered with parents to support student learning both in and out of the classroom.

Oakland Unified School District

Literacy Coach• Supported school site’s implementation of literacy initiatives and Common Core state standard-aligned instruction through planning and providing inquiry-based teacher professional development and instructional coaching.• Provided reading and literacy acceleration and intervention for struggling students in small group, Tier 2 and 3 instruction.• Collected, analyzed, and shared school wide data so as to inform instructional decisions.• Participated as member of Instructional Leadership Team to inform the school’s instructional and professional learning focus.• Participated as member of school site PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) team.• Attended district-wide professional learning to deepen pedagogical knowledge and collaborate around intervention, inquiry, and data analysis.

Berkeley, California

• Taught kindergarten in a class of racially, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse students• Successfully differentiated reading instruction for students ranging in ability from level AA to J• Facilitated Common Core-aligned instruction across subject areas, differentiating for a wide range of abilities and linguistic backgrounds• Built classroom community using Toolbox, PBIS, Caring School Community, and Restorative Justice• Collaborated with grade-level team to plan and implement curriculum• Partnered with parents to support student learning both in and out of the classroom

Emeryville, California

• Worked as part of a collaborative team developing a comprehensive early reading program for grades K-2. • Conceptualized, wrote, piloted, and revised developmentally appropriate lesson content consistent with the organization's pedagogy, aligned with Common Core State Standards, and with embedded and substantive support for English Language Learners. • Contributed to professional development materials, including embedded professional development features within lessons, as well as videos and online courses.• Engaged in ongoing professional reading, learning, and discussion groups to maintain an up-to-date understanding of current evidence-based and research-driven best practices.• Worked in cross-departmental teams, collaborating with learning technology and publishing departments.

Piedmont, California

• Provided in-home academic support across multiple subject areas to students (ages 4 –16) and their families. • Equipped students and their families with long-term academic planning, goal ­setting, and study skills.• Collaborated with families to build inspiring parent­-child interactions. • Facilitated relationships and communication between parents and school staff, including attending student conferences and goal-setting meetings and collaborating with teachers to optimize learning environments for students. • Conceptualized, differentiated, developed and provided home enrichment activities and strategies for students with learning differences.

Ross, California

• Taught kindergarten and second grade at this K-8, public, California Distinguished School. • Developed structured literacy program to address the needs of all students. • Differentiated instruction across all curricular areas.• Participated in school and district decision-making and leadership as member of School Leadership Team, Community Service Committee, Math Committee, and School Board “Chat” Liaison. • Provided support and coaching as mentor teacher to beginning teachers in the school, district, and county through Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA).

Marin County, Ca

• Worked as a teacher-trainer for new support providers and mentor teachers within Marin County schools. • Contributed to the design and selection of support materials for the Marin County Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Collaborative. • Attended statewide leadership training through CA Dept of Education. • Mentored and coached teachers new to the district as a support provider through MCOE BTSA Collaborative.

Santa Monica, California

• Team-taught in a combined fifth-sixth grade classroom and in a K-1 classroom at a small, progressive, independent school. • Developed curriculum aligned with the school's constructivist pedagogy. • Served as Faculty Head of All-School Community Service Committee, member of Service Learning, Math, Admissions, and Holiday Celebrations Committees.

Bachelor’S Degree, Social Welfare, Graduated Phi Beta Kappa With High Distinction In General Scholarship

Undergraduate minor in Education

Master’S Degree, Education, Graduated With High Honors