Sarra Jackson

Cypress, TX
(713) 851-8840
SarraJackson@gmail.com
https://sarrajacksoneportfolio.weebly.com/

EXPERIENCE
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston - Instructional Specialist
July 2022- PRESENT
● Facilitated campus-level professional development sessions for middle school
teachers.
● Collaborated with the Principal and Director of Instruction to plan professional
development sessions.
● Lead meetings with social studies teachers to create student-driven lessons.
● Analyzed data of students to find areas of need and plan effective instruction.
● Created fun and engaging lessons for grades 6-8 that allowed students to be
challenged.
● Coached teachers on successful instructional strategies.
● Provided campus-level coaching and supported teachers to promote safe
learning environments for all learners.
● Participated in campus-wide calibration walks and provided feedback to
teachers on elements of learning in their classrooms.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston - Educator

August 2016 - June 2022
● Taught 6th and 7th grade Social Studies at Hopper and Campbell Middle
Schools.
● Analyzed data to develop strategies for student success.
● Created custom content based on data and presented it effectively.
● Managed a classroom of up to 32 students for student engagement.
● Partnered with parents for the highest level of student progress.
● Successfully collaborated with team members and administration in an
ambiguous environment.
● Quickly adapted to new state and district requirements each year.
● Sponsored Student Council for grades 6-8.
● Girl’s soccer team coach.

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston - Student Services Secretary

August 2015 - June 2016
● Implemented new procedures on student identification to support student
safety.
● Communicated with students and parents regarding school enrollment and
identification procedures.
● Teamed with the administration to give up-to-date information.
 ● Streamlined procedures for efficiency in office settings.

Freelance, Houston - Blog and Content Writer

June 2006 - March 2014
● Predicted future needs of users to develop new content.
● Used SEO to create unique content regarding insurance practices.
● Built articles for reader-friendly blogs in WordPress.
● Organized old articles to be revamped for present-day needs.
● Increased web traffic to insurance companies’ insurance sites.
● Worked remotely
● Created high-quality landing pages using SEO.
● Adapted to each client’s different needs to create high-quality content.
● Provided reliable communication with each client.
● Wrote for sites such as Demand Studios and Magic Yellow.
● Analyzed Google Analytics for article development.
● Researched to write on real estate, outdoor furniture, plastic surgery, and
dentistry.
● Edited articles submitted by the public.

SKILLS
Google Suite Collaborative Organizational Microsoft
Data-Driven Presenting Coaching Adaptable

EDUCATION
Lamar University, Beaumont - Master of Education in Applied Digital Learning
October 2022 - PRESENT
● Anticipated graduation date of December 2023

Lamar University, Beaumont - Bachelor of Science in Sociology

May 2015 - May 2016

University of North Texas, Denton - Gerontology Major

August 2002 - May 2006

CERTIFICATIONS
Core Subjects for Grades 4-8