Sarah Hesson Resume. Seeking Assistant Principal Position.

1. Sarah Hesson
145 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007
sarah.hesson@yahoo.com
832.855.8100
Professional Summary
Fast learning, highly motivated professional seeking the Assistant Principal position. Expertise in
special programs. 5th year teaching English and coaching track. Well-traveled. Able to relate
effectively to people of diverse backgrounds at all levels. Proven leadership abilities. Successful
at establishing and maintaining strong relationships with students, parents, and faculty members.
Certifications Education
Principal EC-12 Master’s in Education | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | 2015
ELAR 8-12 Bachelor’s in English | Sam Houston State University | 2012
Teaching Experience
English | Porter High School | New Caney ISD | August 2012-present
- EOC remediation class for students who have failed English 1 and ll
- Integrate a variety of teaching methods/instructional strategies to generate interest and learning
- Maintain positive relationships with students/parents while holding students to a high standard
- Collaborate with teachers to create lessons that can be used for mainstream/special populations
- Conduct lessons covering the areas of language learning: Speaking, Writing, Reading, Listening
Leadership Experience
Year Mentorship with Associate Principal, 2016-present
- Administrator on duty for basketball games and tournaments
- Countless hours of classroom observations
- Encourage parent and student communication through use of technology
- Helped implement the 1:1 technology program
- Maintain confidentiality and assure all actions are in accordance with professional standards
of ethics
504 - Dyslexia Campus Coordinator, 2014-present
- Coordinate parent/student/teacher meetings to discuss, plan, and implement student IEP’s
- Stay up –to-date with district, state,and federallaws; make sure program is in compliance
- Oversee dyslexia - 504 budget
- Case manager for 504 and dyslexic students
- Work side-by-side with testing coordinator/administrators in all phases of state assessment
process
Track Coach, 2012-present
- Skilled in identifying and developing leadership qualities in student-athletes
- Responsible for creating practice schedules and creating supportive environment for players
- Motivate players, assistants, and team managers to achieve goals
- Coach players with passion, energy, and excitement while teaching sportsmanship and integrity
- Instill strong aptitude for school spirit, loyalty, and pride

2. Technology Campus Leader, 2012-present
- Help teachers authentically embed current and emerging technologies in the classroom to create a
global and collaborative learning environment
- Skilled in integrating technology into existing curriculum and creating new lesson plans to
encompass technology in the classrooms
- Participated in computer rollout for entire school
- Model and facilitate technology integration techniques in class
- Provided training in basic computer literacy to parents of the community
EF Tours Group Leader, 2012-present
- Lead a group of students to another country every year
- Adapt rapidly to changing situations and new environments
- Overcome language and culture barriers with verbal and non-verbal communication
- Navigate through and solve problems by applying familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations
- Comfortable working with different beliefs and populations
References
Ken Hodgkinson | Principal | Porter High School | 281.577.5900 |
khodgkinson@newcaneyisd.org
Donda Slaydon | Associate Principal | Porter High School | 281.577.5900 |
dslaydon@newcaneyisd.org
Bart Miller | Assistant Principal | Porter High School | 281.577.5900 |
bmiller@newcaneyisd.org