Sarah Valverde Email & Phone Number

Wendell, Nc, Us

I support schools and districts to create enabling conditions for ongoing professional learning opportunities by creating professional development content and user centered experiences in order to increase student achievement and create equitable spaces of belonging.

Washington, Dc

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Mission:Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders in high school, college, and beyond. Critical to Achievement Prep’s mission is a commitment to developing and fostering strong character in its scholars. Daily, scholars focus on the development and practice of Achievement Prep’s DREAM values (Determination, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Mastery).

San Antonio, Texas Area

-ASL in a dual language two-way immersion elementary school-Led the school's shift from a more punitive behavior system (color chart) to Responsive Classroom and Restorative Circles. -Coach and manage 12 lead teachers from grades K-3, and manage the support staff-Coach teachers in implementing and executing Eureka Math (CCS), Wheatley ELA (CCS), guided reading, and CGI grades K-3-Conduct informal weekly walkthroughs to provide feedback via Teachboost; and conduct quarterly formal observations of entire lesson blocks to provide feedback via Teachboost using our Common Definition of Excellence Rubric-Conduct mid-year Evaluation conferences with teachers I manage and coach-Help co-lead content team meetings for Eureka and Wheatley to lead teachers in Student Work Protocols, Teachback protocols, Module internalization protocols, and Lesson Internalization protocols-Hold O3s with teachers in order to discuss feedback, practice skills, and lead them in data analysis -ELL Coordinator on Campus responsible for state compliance around our ELL students-STAAR Coordinator for campus (Texas state test Coordinator)-Responsible for behavior, including suspensions, behavior contracts, and working with families to increase the amount of time of students spend in class learning and contributing positively to their communityParticipated in KIPP School Leadership Summit to be trained in best practices for Assistant Principals as far as instructional leadership and management.

Houston, Tx

-Provide instructional support to teachers in grades 3-5 for mathematics-Plan and lead professional development for mathematics teachers in grades 3-5-Create sample lesson plans for teachers in grades 3-4-Create different components of the math block as an example for teachers in grades 3-4; created guided notes, guided practice, independent practice, exit ticket, Do Now, problem of the day-Create common assessments that align to the TEKs and are STAAR ready questions-Lead PLC weekly meeting for grades 3-5-Plan with teachers in grades 3-5 to support their instruction-Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback in 1:1 sessions-Plan and lead math staff professional development for grades 3-5-Provide small group instruction to students who are below grade level in grades 3-5-Provide instruction for Tier 2 and Tier 3 bilingual, ESL, and general ED students -Analyze data to determine the students who will receive small group intervention-Create intervention schedule-Keep updated file in hard copy and soft copy (via Chancery) for my RTI Case Manager student load-Communicate with parents about student progress in RTI process-Lead meetings with classroom teachers to discuss student progress, interventions, and collection of sample work products-Update student tracking chart that includes STAAR data, common assessment data, and otherassessments

Houston, Tx

Test Score Achievements:2012- 5th STAAR Reading: Round 1 84% of students passed2013- 5th STAAR Reading: Round 1 86% of students passed2014- 5th STAAR Reading: Round 1 77% of students passed -5th grade teacher working with Reader's and Writer's Workshop. I created my own curriculum and included close reading strategies to align to the Common Core demands while implementing Reader’s Workshop. -Grade Level Chair-Member of the Response to Intervention (RTI) Committee-ELA Curriculum Specialist for the district-KIPP School Leader Program Cohort Member '12-'13-Program Manager for the EOY Field Trip

5th grade Bilingual Teacher for the Dual Language Program at Bruce Monroe Elementary at Park View. I teach all subjects and content matter in Spanish. Chair person for the Technology Committee - created a Google site for the school to use as a resource center. Member of the Diversity CommitteeAdvanced training in SMARTBoard TechnologyTrained in implementing SDSA (Strategic Design for Student Achievement), including Backwards Design Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) Training

Regular I License ESLDCTF 2009 Summer Institute Training Completed the DC Practitioner Training Program for ESL (English as a second language) fellows 2010 Fellow of the Year Award, Finalist2010 Professional Value: Maximizing the Experience Award

Community work-study placed at Margaret Brent Elementary and Middle School - a Title I Baltimore City school. Supervise the afterschool programs in order to ensure the programs run efficiently and smoothly.Coordinate volunteers and volunteer trainings, ensure attendance in programs, and act as the main disciplinary figure. Develop and improve the program; includes discussion meetings with involved organizations (GHCC, CSC, VLP), teachers, on-site VISTA, and principal.I also coordinate the following events: Yearly Talent Show and Middle School Dance.

I coordinated the 2008 Freshman Day of Service for the incoming Johns Hopkins freshman class. Over 500 students participated with over 40 projects in Baltimore City. More than 20 organizations in Baltimore City partnered with us; from schools to churches, and other community based organizations.

It was a busy, multi-tasking position. I worked as the Receptionist for the MD and Chiropractors in the office. I handled the PIP Injury cases, filed subpoenas, worked with the PIP attorneys, made the patient's charts, assisted the office manager with organization and structure, verified insurances, and performed other office duties as needed. As the Chiropractor's assistant I performed ROM Exams, ultrasounds, put heat and ice therapy on the patients, put Electric Stim on the patients, and developed Xrays.

M.Ed In Administration And Supervision, Educational Leadership And Administration, General, 3.96

Sarah has passed the Principal test (SLLA) for Washington, DC.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Johns Hopkins Tutorial Project (2007-2009) Tutor (2007- 2008) Organizer (2008-2009) Student Advocacy Board (2007.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, volunteered at the local library with children's events and story time, volunteered.