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Sara DiGrazia

Boise,ID

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at West Ada School District, enhancing teacher effectiveness through data-driven instruction and targeted coaching. Skilled in fostering collaboration among staff and families, I leverage strong communication and interpersonal skills to drive student success and create a positive learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

West Ada School District -McMillan Elementary
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead Learner
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess best first instructional strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
  • Established instructional practices driven by data

Liaison

Boise State University
08.2016 - Current
  • Acted as the liaison between teacher candidates and staff members, promoting positive working relationships built on trust.
  • Observed, coached and provided feedback to teacher candidates throughout their professional year.
  • Coached mentor teachers to ensure teacher candidates are learning effective teaching strategies
  • Trained new liaisons

Instructional Coach

West Ada School District
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling best first instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Supported PLC teams through the collaborative process to ensure student growth
  • Created school-wide PBS incentives while tracking student data

Teacher

West Ada School District - Lake Hazel Middle Schoo
08.2005 - 08.2018
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Coached track and cross country
  • Mentor for student teachers
  • NJHS and Student Council advisor

Education

Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05-2021

Skills

  • Employee strengths based feedback
  • Verbal and written communication with students, staff and families
  • Training, mentoring, coaching
  • Team collaboration
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Instructional leadership
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Crucial Conversations
  • Fostering collaboration among staff

Accomplishments

    Nominated North Principal of the Year for West Ada School District

    Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests

    Integrated PBS expectations and strategies into daily routines which allowed students greater access to instruction

Timeline

Principal

West Ada School District -McMillan Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Instructional Coach

West Ada School District
08.2018 - 08.2021

Liaison

Boise State University
08.2016 - Current

Teacher

West Ada School District - Lake Hazel Middle Schoo
08.2005 - 08.2018

Masters in Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership

Boise State University

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