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Sarah Holt

@sarahholt

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Academic coach and educator focused on data-driven literacy and standards-aligned curriculum for K–8.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue as an academic coach who strengthens literacy outcomes through coaching cycles, PLCs, and data-driven instructional decisions—building curriculum that’s standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate, and informed by the Science of Reading.

I’m an education professional with a Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood (Arizona State University, April 2022), where I studied curriculum development and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I also built an Applied Project to improve kindergarten students’ comprehension skills through guided reading intervention.

My teaching experience spans multiple early grades in Waldorf-inspired and classical models, always grounded in standards-aligned instruction. As a Kindergarten Teacher and First Grade Teacher at Seaside Charter School, I delivered ELA, math, and science through developmentally appropriate practices, integrating art, movement, and structured literacy routines aligned to the Science of Reading.

In my current role as a K-8 Academic Coach (Seaside Charter School, Aug 2023–Current), I design and refine standards-aligned curriculum that blends Waldorf principles with state expectations—emphasizing differentiation, assessment design, and developmental appropriateness. I coach and train teachers through PLCs, collaborative planning, modeling, and coaching cycles to implement research-based literacy and math resources (UFLI Foundations, Phonics Reading & Me, IXL), using data to guide instructional decisions, and I’ve presented on closing the reading gap at the Learning Forward Annual Conference.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

K-8 Academic Coach

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Seaside Charter School

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Designed and refined standards-aligned K–8 curriculum integrating Waldorf principles with state standards and Science of Reading–aligned instruction. Coached and trained teachers through PLCs and coaching cycles, using data to guide instructional decisions.

Curriculum Development Professional Development Coaching Science Of Reading Waldorf Informed Practices UFLI Foundations

Kindergarten Teacher

Seaside Charter School

Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years)

Delivered standards-aligned, Waldorf-inspired instruction across ELA, math, and science with developmentally appropriate practices. Served as a professional development facilitator for new teacher meetings and supported staff PD and certification compliance.

Waldorf Inspired Teaching Early Childhood Education ELA Instruction Developmentally Appropriate Practices Classroom Instruction

VP Tutor (LearnWell)

LearnWell

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)

Provided individualized reading and math tutoring in virtual and one-on-one settings by adapting student assignments. Supported learning through enriched materials and ongoing instructional adjustments.

Virtual Tutoring Reading Support Student Assignment Adaptation Progress Monitoring

Kindergarten Teacher

Great Hearts Academy

Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 (10 months)

Taught core subjects within a Classical Liberal Arts model, delivering explicit literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. Used Spalding phonics to support student literacy development.

Explicit Literacy Instruction Science Of Reading Spalding Phonics Lesson planning Early Childhood Education Classroom Instruction

First Grade Teacher

Seaside Charter School

Jan 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Provided interdisciplinary instruction in a Waldorf-inspired environment aligned to public school standards. Delivered early elementary instruction focused on literacy and developmentally appropriate learning.

Waldorf Inspired Teaching Standards Alignment Classroom Instruction

Part-Time Extended Care

Jacksonville Country Day School

Jan 2015 - May 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Coordinated scheduling for extended care and supported students’ academic and social growth through structured play. Managed time and daily routines to maintain an organized, supportive environment.

Scheduling Time Management Organization Student supervision Structured Play Leadership Training Student Support

English Teacher (Camp)

A.C.L.E. City Camps

Jun 2018 - Present (8 years)

Taught English to young learners using theater, music, and drama-based instruction. Created engaging lesson experiences tailored to child learners in a camp setting.

English language teaching Lesson planning Theatre Based Instruction Music & Drama Activities Young Learner Education Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Arizona State University

Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood

Activities and societies: Applied Project: improve kindergarten comprehension skills through guided intervention; graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood. Studied and practiced curriculum development in early childhood and completed an applied project focused on improving kindergarten students’ comprehension skills through guided intervention.

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Arts, PreK/Primary Education

Activities and societies: Minor in Community Leadership; Dean’s List (Fall 2018); Cum Laude.

Bachelor of Arts in PreK/Primary Education. Earned honors including Cum Laude and participated in community-focused study with a minor in Community Leadership.