Sarah Nguyen
About Sarah Nguyen
Sarah Nguyen is a Curriculum Specialist with over two decades of experience in literacy education, specializing in reading instruction and educational equity.
Sarah Nguyen Curriculum Specialist
Sarah Nguyen is a Curriculum Specialist with more than two decades of experience supporting learners in building literacy skills. In her career, Sarah has served in multiple roles, including classroom teacher, tutor, literacy specialist, literacy coach, and instructional coach for equity. Her work focuses on developing effective tools for teaching reading, ensuring all students, regardless of identity or ability, can benefit from improved literacy instruction.
Sarah Nguyen's Education and Qualifications
Sarah Nguyen earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from The University of Iowa and an M.A. in Elementary Education with a focus on Language Acquisition and Literacy Instruction from San Francisco State University. She also holds a teaching credential and has attended advanced teacher training in reading instruction at Teachers College-Columbia University. Her extensive education underpins her expertise in literacy instruction and curriculum development.
Sarah Nguyen's Professional Background
Sarah Nguyen has an extensive professional background, including positions at LeapFrog SchoolHouse and Age of Learning's My Reading Academy team. Her roles have always centered on literacy and reading education, applying her knowledge of the Science of Reading to develop effective teaching tools. Her work spans from kindergarten to middle school, making her knowledgeable about various developmental stages in children's literacy.
Sarah Nguyen and Literacy Instruction
Sarah Nguyen has committed over twenty years to improving literacy skills among students. She has served as a classroom teacher, tutor, literacy specialist, literacy coach, and instructional coach for equity. Sarah combines her deep understanding of the Science of Reading with practical experience to develop tools that help teach reading to students of diverse identities and abilities. Her extensive work in this field aims at achieving universal literacy competence.