Sarah Feldman

Experience

• 

  GREATER BRUNSWICK CHARTER SCHOOL

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2023

  Delivered standard-based lesson plans for 75 students across grades 6-8, ensuring consistent alignment with overall goals and education requirements; provided one-on-one and group training and education sessions. Actively reviewed assignments for students and facilitated a productive classroom by identifying students' individual needs and adapting teaching methods to align with students’ abilities Served as a peer observer, performing classroom observations and offering strategic recommendations to improve classroom instruction. Key Contributions:• Instrumental in transitioning to virtual teaching from March 2020-April 2021, successfully integrating new technology and software into lessons to enhance learner development and engagement.• Key role in planning and implementing 100% of the Youth Participatory Action Research initiative; partnered with administrators and the literacy coach to cross-examine Language Arts Research standards and the YPAR objective.• Served as the Middle School English Language Arts Curriculum Developer, designing and updating the English Language Arts curriculum annually to ensure compliance with best practices. Show less Oversaw and communicated with 15 teachers and support staff, liaising between administration to orchestrate 1 extensive meeting per week and have 3-5 small, informal group and one-on-one meetings. Created 30+ extensive meeting agendas and communicated agenda items to colleagues to ensure alignment with goals. Actively volunteered to coordinate middle school events, such as school dances, award dinners, graduations, field trips, and after-school activities. Conducted in-depth data analysis and organized student schedules and testing. Key Contributions:• Supported content creation and strategic communications, revamping and editing emails, flyers, and materials to demonstrate professionalism and appropriate tone in alignment with brand standards• Facilitated new policies to ensure the safety and well-being of students.• Collaborated with team members on scheduling changes and delegated responsibilities as new events and concerns arose. Show less Supported program development by leading and delivering an engaging curriculum for students with varying needs while fostering and maintaining a rich learning environment. Utilized a variety of activities and instructional methods to motivate and stimulate learners’ abilities. Communicated with teachers to conduct guided sessions with targeted lessons. Key Contributions:• Demonstrated exceptional organization and problem-solving skills, facilitating the development of original, highly engaging content for middle school students and fellow staff members. Show less

  • Middle School Teacher

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Team Leader

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Summer Academy Enrichment Teacher of Language Arts and Math

    Jun 2019 - Jun 2022
• 

  New Jersey Department of Education

  Jan 2023 - now

  Education Planner

  Oversee the creation, management, and performance of over 80 charter schools within the state. Conduct thorough assessments, including site visits, document review, and stakeholder interviews. Perform professional planning of educational programs, interpret and prepare data for managerial decisions, provide technical assistance, assist in the development of proposals and reports oneducational evaluations, and other related work. Oversee all underperforming charter schools with a probationary status designation by conducting a comprehensive assessment of school performance, implementing corrective actions, and/or revoking charters when necessary. Show less

• 

  WuKong Education

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2025

  English Language Arts Instructor

  Review instructional content and learning materials to deliver live and pre-recorded lessons via virtual classrooms, ensuring content is accessible and interactive for all learners. Establish and maintain a positive online classroom environment conducive to learning and collaboration. Key role in the review and revision of newly developed literacy instruction materials and resources.