Sarah Terrell

Dynamic elementary educator with expertise in data management and collaborative teaching practices. Proven track record co-facilitating literacy initiatives that enhance classroom outcomes. Strong advocate for student needs, promoting a culture of continuous improvement among peers.

• Teacher Leadership Team, Omaha, NE, 08/01/10, 05/31/13, Co-facilitated learning rounds and book club discussion: Teach Like a Champion, Co-facilitated curriculum mapping and vertical meetings
• Instructional Writing Coach, Marrama Elementary, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO, 08/01/12, 05/31/13, Supported teachers’ professional growth with the writing process and best practices, Co-planned writing lessons for whole and small groups in grades 1-5, Collaborated with teachers on using rubrics to guide instruction, Observed teachers, provided feedback, and modeled lessons for them, Developed school wide rubrics and calibrated grading between teachers, Planned and led professional developments, Trained as a trainer on Write from the Beginning and Beyond, Developed K-5 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) trajectory, Led K-5 writing continuum process
• Restorative Practices, Omaha, NE, 08/01/20, 05/31/21
• Balanced Literacy, Omaha, NE, 08/01/18, 05/31/19
• Write From the Beginning and Beyond, Thinking Maps INC., Denver, CO, 08/01/12, 05/31/13
• Thinking Maps, Thinking Maps INC., Denver, CO, 08/01/11, 05/31/12
• The Write Tools, The Write Tools, LLC, Chicago, IL, 01/01/10, 12/31/10