Sara Conroy

Experience

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  University of Houston

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Developed 5E Lesson Plans for Elementary, Middle & High School • Mentored 10 students who were in the beginning stages of their career in education • Co-Developed a Microsoft Access based materials inventory application using Visual Basic • Led collegiate Calculus 1 lessons • Created and implemented lesson plans • Assessed and provided meaningful feedback of students homework, quizzes, and tests

  • Mentor/Student Assistant

    Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Calculus 1 Workshop Facilitator

    Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
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  Fort Bend ISD

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Student Teacher

  • Managed and taught 2 periods of Pre-Calculus Honors and 3 periods of Pre-Calculus Advanced • Created and implemented lesson plans for Honors and Advanced Pre-Calculus • Assessed and provided meaningful feedback for Pre-Calculus homework, quizzes, and tests• Identified the best teaching/learning strategies for each unit of instruction

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  Katy ISD

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Mathematics Instructor

  Geometry Instructor:• Provided TEKS focused instruction that results in consistently high benchmark scores from students(data available on request) • Collaborated with other Geometry teachers to identify the best instructional practices for each unit

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  ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Mathematics & Engineering Instructor

  Key Responsibilities and Success:• Developed 5E Lesson Plans focused on applying mathematical and engineering concepts to real-world problems• Initiated a foundation in basic computing skills for students• Mentored college students in classroom management and instruction• Collaborated with Life Science and Physical Science Instructors to integrate science and mathematics instruction

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  Cypress Fairbanks ISD

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Mathematics Instructor

  Geometry Honors Instructor and Team Leader: 2012 - 2013Geometry Honors and On-Level Instructor: 2011 - 2012Key Responsibilities and Success:• Developed an online curriculum for students that incorporated homework and the 5E lesson model - interactive instruction focused on discovering mathematical concepts (Built on the Texas Gateway platform, formerly Project Share Texas)• Co-authored student centered modules that focused on self-paced learning• Prepared students for Mathematics UIL related competitions as a coach for UIL Mathematics• Organized and oversaw student led tutoring, fundraising, and meetings as a co-sponsor of Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society) Show less

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  The Village School

  Aug 2013 - now

  Key Responsibilities and Success:• Review and evaluate new and existing educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.• Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs for the Pre-Medical Science program.• Determine scope of educational program offerings and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.• Determine and optimize course schedules, coordinate teaching assignments, and room assignments.• Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to meet them.• Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and improve teaching techniques.• Collaborate with Division Directors and Department Heads within the Middle School and High School to establish continuity between the educational offerings provided.• Perform in-depth analysis of course and diploma offerings ensuring students meet all program requirements.• Review large amounts of data across multiple platforms and sources to determine operational impacts and needed actions.• Design and develop reports and analytics using modern data visualization tools to summarize trends across several facets of student and staff data.• Develop tools to help streamline processes.• Manage and support Canvas LMS Platform across Middle and High School divisions for parents, students and staff. Show less Key Responsibilities and Success:• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness• Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.• Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness • Lead trainings on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification • Lead meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers • Facilitated continued education and professional development for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources• Mentored newly hired teachers and provided encouragement and feedback • Managed Department Heads and Instructional Coach• Assisted Department Heads and Instructional Coach in addressing any issues with teachers or students• Assisted in student interventions by developing student action plans and bringing together their support team Show less IB Mathematics Higher Level Year 2 Instructor: 2016 - 2018Engineer Your World Instructor: 2015 - 2018IB Mathematics Higher Level Year 1 Instructor: 2015 - 2016Pre-Calculus Honors Instructor: 2013 - 2016Geometry Instructor: 2014 - 2015Geometry Honors Instructor: 2013 - 2014Statistics Instructor: 2013 - 2014Key Responsibilities and Success:• Partnered with the University of Texas and Administration to bring a brand-new elective (Engineer Your World) to the school’s course selections• Leader of the Canvas Pilot program and participant in the Innovation Builders project• Challenged students through Project Based Instruction to use critical thinking, collaboration, and mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems as a team• Developed an online curriculum for students that incorporated homework and the 5E lesson model, an interactive instruction focused on discovering mathematical concepts (Built on both the Canvas and Blackboard LMS platforms)• Collaborated with other Mathematics teachers to develop standards-based rubrics• Developed curriculum specific standards Show less

  • Director Of Curriculum And Instruction

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Instructional Coaching Coordinator

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  • Technology Integration Instructional Coach

    Aug 2014 - Aug 2018

  • Mathematics Instructor

    Aug 2013 - May 2018