Educate, Illuminate, and Serve
Sarah Monique North
Las Vegas, NV *******.*******@*****.*** 702-***-****
EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Educational Architect offering a higher level of organizational-wide initiatives that enhance student and faculty experiences.
A passionate servant leader who helps individuals and organizations make the world more inclusive. Bringing meticulous strategy, collaborative spirit, and compassionate heart to the toughest challenges and fostering long-range restorative solutions that honor everyone involved.
Diversity champion known for mentoring and training, providing resources to marginalized populations, and performing outreach across organizational and international cultures.
Learning Outcomes Strategic Planning and Execution Student-Centered Solutions Community Partnerships Public Affairs Cultural Inclusion Academic Assessment and Evaluations Thought Leadership Program Oversight Hybrid Course Delivery STEM Learning Event Planning
Experience
SCIENCE CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
Army Educational Outreach Program Las Vegas, NV 2022 - Present
●Collaborate with community partners, secondary educators, and college faculty to develop learning communities.
●Create unit plans annually and evaluate program effectiveness.
●Nuclear physics research lab assistant, responsible for conducting high-stakes testing of nuclear isomers.
●Develop 5E lesson plans to engage diverse communities in STEM-centered learning.
●Publish peer-reviewed lessons for educators nationwide using high-quality resources aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
SCIENCE CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
Leadership Academy of Nevada Las Vegas, NV 2021-Present
●Participant-centric executive and leadership coach noted for establishing team synergies enabling unsurpassed student value for underrepresented groups, including LGBTQ+ individuals, students with disabilities, and low socioeconomic status. Vital in the learners' social-emotional development.
●Collaborate with community partners and college faculty in developing learning communities.
●Create unit plans annually and evaluate program effectiveness.
●Integral in compiling and analyzing annual outcomes for senior leadership in their future educational decision-making.
●Staff development presenter.
PROJECT MANAGER-GEOPATHS
University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV 2020- 2023
●Key player as the voice for closing the broad gap in geoscience education equity by engaging, mentoring, and training the next generation of geoscientists.
●Increase student academic support, facilitating meaningful research opportunities and building a sense of belonging within the institution.
●Stay ahead of the competition by tracking internal and external trends on the latest science, technology, engineering, and math jobs nationwide.
●Design tools and resources to aid student success and motivation throughout their career pursuit.
●Regularly dispense surveys to staff and students to strengthen learning content and educational outcomes.
NITEP SENIOR MENTOR LEADER
University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV 2021- 2023
●Instituted a complex blend of modeling, coaching, instructing, collaborating, and encouraging environment that enhanced competency in program standards.
●Created a thriving culture under the premise that equity, diversity, and inclusion is an ongoing process encouraging students to bring their true selves to the academic space, thus enhancing the educational experience.
●Identified less than favorable student outcomes, quickly remedying the situation with additional academic support for courses.
STEM COORDINATOR
Nevada State College Upward Bound/TRIO Program Henderson, NV 2017-2020
●Architected and articulated the strategic service roadmap, leading by example in implementing best practices to monitor the success of all students and create appropriate academic interventions.
●Paved the way in expanding greater student engagement through healthy and thriving student co-curricular programs diverse in scope and mission through academic engagement.
●Escalated a comprehensive, user-friendly method for teaching fundamental content standards that boosted student engagement.
●Work closely with Administrators to discuss strategies that improve academic performance, school culture, and students' social and emotional wellness.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR OF THE SCIENCES
Clark County School District 2008-2017
●Nominated as a Staff Development Presenter.
●Integrated the use of technology in science education, which resulted in increased student engagement and learning.
●Identified, selected, created, and modified instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and abilities.
●Collaborated on the district level and revised the curriculum and performance standards for biology and physical science.
Education & Certifications
University of Nevada, Doctoral Degree, Career and Technical Post-secondary and Higher Education, in progress
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Master of Arts, Curriculum, and Instruction
UNLV, Graduate Mentor Certification, Qualitative Research Certification
License
Nevada State Department of Education, Nevada Teaching License
Accolades
CITI, Las Vegas, NV, Social/Behavioral IRB
Clark County Education Association, Star Educator Award
Secured several lucrative grants, keeping program initiatives alive and thriving.
Holmes Scholar