Sarah McDonald

Experience

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  Marriott International

  May 2012 - Jul 2017

  Front Desk Manager

  Managed team of 17 employees in Front Desk and F&B DepartmentsResponsible for onboarding (incl. hiring and training) of employeesImproved compliance scores by 10 – 20% each quarterImplemented incentive program that increased Guest Satisfaction Scores by 30%

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  Gwinnett County Public Schools

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

  Teacher

  Gwinnett County Public Schools, Berkeley Lake Elementary– Duluth, GaThird Grade Teacher– 2016—2017First Grade Teacher— 2015- 2016PBIS Committee Member 2016- 2017Developed classroom instruction that combined independent and collaborative learningIdentified key challenges during the teaching and learning process to tailor curriculum according to multiple intelligencesEnsured consistent communication with parents through various channelsMonitored and evaluated student successGwinnett County Public Schools, New Life Academy of Excellence– Duluth, GaKindergarten Teacher— 2014– 2015 Show less

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  Ministry of Education – UAE

  Aug 2018 - now

  Math Dept. Head & Instructional Coordinator (2018)Professional Learning Community Cluster Trainer (2017)Collaborate with Sr. leadership in developing annual School Improvement Plans (SIPs)Effectively coached and led teachers implementing the emirate’s curriculum and policyLiaise between senior leadership and teaching staffOrganize and manage parent communications, events, and open houseFacilitate bi-weekly professional development sessionsLead district-wide initiative on STREAM programs Show less Lead Teacher Effectively supported, developed and managed teachers as they implemented Abu Dhabi Education Council New School Model and school policies within the classroom in an effort to develop our children into qualified and skilled global citizens who can lead future generations.Manage a team of highly-skilled educators that conduct educational training and evaluations.Engage with stakeholders for all regional clusters to ensure required training content is in place to support the advancement of MOE Learning Goals.Define annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly training schedules and required attendees and resources.Oversee execution of classroom, virtual, and hands-on training activities.Assess the skills of technicians trained and effectiveness of training methodologies.Assess and develop the skills of EMTs.Communicate effectively and partner with multiple stakeholders to drive results.Experience across the full project life cycle; from analysis and design to implementation.Experience with complex projects in operations, processes, or performance improvement. Show less

  • Learning and Leadership Development

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Lead Teacher | Education Cooridinator

    Jul 2017 - now

  • Cluster Profession Development Trainer

    Aug 2018 - now
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  Loving Grace Assembly

  May 2019 - now

  Outreach Ministry Secretary

  Assistant Program Director for Virtual Summer Camp, which successfully engaged over 50 children globally in the first yearStakeholder management with other ministries, local, and international entities/individualsOrganized monthly Outreach meetings and eventsResponsible for the ministry’s finances and bookkeepingDuring Covid-19, assisted with implementing programs, support documents, and communication plans to ensure community members were supported

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  Black Girl Social Club

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2023

  Operations Support Manager

  • Designed and operated the BGSC Procurement Cycle• Directed and facilitated Leadership Recruitment and Onboarding• Create companywide communication and visual presentations• Resolve complex escalations for stakeholders• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends