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Samantha Shields

@samanthashields

Product Manager at TORSH who shipped an AI coaching product with pedagogy-grounded feedback for teachers.

United States
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At TORSH, I shipped an AI product that analyzes classroom video and gives teachers pedagogy-grounded coaching feedback and analytics. I also owned product priorities, using customer feedback, renewal risk, and usage data to guide decisions.

I led the 0-to-1 buildout of SESEBA Powered by Torsh, an early-childhood learning platform, owning its content pipeline and launch. I also led the sunset and rebuild of two legacy features, partnering with customer success on the transition.

Before product, I built Your Coaches Corner, LLC, a SaaS platform for instructional coaches, from concept to acquisition. I spent eleven years as a K-5 teacher, literacy coach, and district specialist, grounding my product work in firsthand experience with educators and schools.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Product Manager – AI & Early Learning

Apr 2023 - Nov 2026 (3 years 7 months)

Owned prioritization and requirements for AI-powered coaching and learning platform, leading 0-to-1 buildout of SESEBA Powered by Torsh and shipping an AI product for classroom video analysis. Managed legacy feature sunsets, cross-functional alignment, and AI-assisted documentation.

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Founder & Product Lead

Your Coaches Corner, LLC

May 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Built a SaaS platform for instructional coaches from concept to acquisition, owning educator research, discovery, MVP validation, and iterative delivery. Presented at education conferences and grew the platform through product-led strategies before exiting via acquisition.

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Educator, Literacy Coach & District Specialist

Austin ISD, Round Rock ISD, Hays CISD

Jan 2012 - Jan 2023 (11 years)

Coached K-5 teachers on the science of reading, phonics, scaffolding, and differentiated literacy instruction. Served on literacy adoption committees, led professional development, and authored implementation-support documents.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Scrum Alliance

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Product Ownership

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification from Scrum Alliance, obtained in 2024.

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Austin Community College

Associate of Arts, Photography and Journalism

Associate of Arts in Photography and Journalism from Austin Community College, completed in 2022.

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Texas State University

Master of Science, Instructional Leadership

Master of Science in Instructional Leadership from Texas State University, completed in 2017.

Texas State University logoTU

Texas State University

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies (Education EC-6)

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Education EC-6, completed in 2011.

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