Sara Al-Mahawili

Accomplished K–12 educator and instructional leader with 9+ years of experience in mathematics instruction, department administration, and K–5 academic coordination. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, MTSS frameworks, teacher coaching, and data-driven school improvement. Currently completing the K–12 School Administrator Certification through the #LEAD program after successfully passing the MTTC Elementary and Secondary (PK–12) School Administrator (139) examination.

K–5 Academic Coordinator, Instructional Coach & Building Leadership/Administration at Central Academy (2024-01 – Present)

Provided administrative and academic leadership across K–5, overseeing daily operations, curriculum implementation, and instructional quality.

• Coached K–5 teachers through classroom observations, lesson planning, data analysis, and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Collaborated with building administrators to establish schoolwide academic priorities, formulate action plans, and monitor achievement targets.
• Managed Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS intervention frameworks, leveraging student performance data to drive targeted academic interventions.
• Promoted a collaborative professional culture by facilitating targeted professional development and mentoring instructional staff.

High School Mathematics Department Head, Teacher & New-Teacher Coach at Central Academy (2018-01 – 2023-12)

• Served as Mathematics Department Head for 4 years, leading department meetings, curriculum mapping, and instructional improvement initiatives.
• Coached and mentored new teachers on effective pedagogy, classroom management, standards alignment, and assessment design.
• Taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry; integrated technology-enhanced instruction and ACT/SAT preparation strategies.
• Led secondary MTSS math interventions, yielding the school's highest standardized testing performance scores.
• Served on the District Math Curriculum Committee and led the High School Mathematics Team in aligning course standards.

Middle School Mathematics & Science Teacher (Grades 6–8) at MIA Private Academy (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Delivered rigorous mathematics and science instruction centered on higher-order thinking, inquiry-based learning, and technology integration.
• Supported teachers and administration in lesson planning, classroom management strategies, and practice assessment coordination.
• Maintained accurate student growth tracking systems and adapted instruction for diverse learning needs.

General Manager at Comfort Inn & Suites (2005-01 – 2012-12)

• Managed comprehensive operations across Front Desk, Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Sales, directing cross-functional teams.
• Oversaw annual operational budgeting, financial audits, staff performance evaluations, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Handled customer relations, operational compliance reporting, vendor management, and crisis management.

Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction – Concordia University (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Secondary Teacher Certification – Concordia University (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Additional Certification Coursework – Schoolcraft College (2019-01 – 2020-12)

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Chemistry – Eastern Michigan University (2009-01 – 2012-12)