Sara Toussaint-Moody
Wilmington
Summary
Educational leader with a strong history at Charter School of New Castle, driving student performance improvements through data-driven strategies and targeted teacher coaching. Achieved an 11 percentage point increase in ELA proficiency while cultivating a collaborative school environment. Expertise in professional development and stakeholder communication enhances overall educational outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Charter School of New Castle
New Castle
08.2023 - Current
- Organized regular meetings with faculty members to discuss issues related to instruction, assessment strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
- Provided coaching sessions for teachers on best practices for classroom organization and management as well as effective instructional strategies.
- Elevated proficiency by 11 percentage points in ELA, and 4 percentage points in Math.
- Developed, implemented and evaluated school policies and procedures.
- Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
Assistant Principal
Charter School of New Castle
New Castle
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.
- Supervised the maintenance of accurate student records including attendance, grades, health records and special needs assessments.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Coordinated professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators and parents regarding student performance issues.
Director of Climate & Culture
Charter School of New Castle
New Castle
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with district leaders to ensure that all policies reflect an equitable approach towards serving diverse populations.
- Conducted focus groups with students to gain insight into how they are experiencing their environment both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive culture of respect and collaboration.
- Coordinated with faculty members to create culturally responsive learning environments.
- Organized professional development sessions for teachers focused on culturally relevant pedagogy.
- Monitored school climate data to identify trends and recommend strategies for improvement.
Dean of Students
Charter School of New Castle
New Castle
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against individual students.
- Implemented measures designed to enhance school spirit among the student body.
- Led initiatives aimed at promoting academic excellence among all students.
- Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
- Coordinated crisis response planning with local law enforcement agencies.
- Communicated frequently by telephone, email and in-person meetings with families of students struggling to meet school expectations for discipline and attendance.
Middle School Math Teacher
Charter School of New Castle
Wilmington
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Led professional development sessions for teachers on current trends in teaching middle school math.
- Used data analysis techniques to track student performance over time.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote problem solving skills related to math concepts.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons whenever possible to increase relevance of math topics.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement best practices in teaching mathematics.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
Education
Master of Arts - School Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Math
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2012
Skills
- Data analysis and policy development
- Instructional strategies and classroom management
- Teacher coaching and student assessment
- Professional development
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Student and parent relations
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- School Principal and Assistant Principal
- Teacher of Middle Level Mathematics 6-8
- Relay National Principal Academy Fellowship
Languages
Haitian Creole
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal
Charter School of New Castle
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Charter School of New Castle
08.2019 - 08.2023
Director of Climate & Culture
Charter School of New Castle
08.2018 - 08.2019
Dean of Students
Charter School of New Castle
08.2017 - 08.2018
Middle School Math Teacher
Charter School of New Castle
08.2012 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - School Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Math
Wilmington University
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