Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Brianna Wheelock

Richmond,TX

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong commitment to building a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving school culture. Knowledgeable in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Lamar CISD
08.2023 - Current
  • Top STAAR Performance: Recognized as one of the top 10% teachers in the district for achieving a 97% pass rate on STAAR, demonstrating a commitment to high academic standards and data-driven instruction.
  • PLC Leadership: Structured, aligned, and facilitated grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), fostering collaboration among colleagues and driving continuous 20% improvement in teaching practices.
  • Instructional Innovation: Developed and implemented innovative ideas that boosted student and community engagement by 40%, positively impacting school climate and culture.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized student performance data to design targeted instructional interventions, leading to a 20% increase in overall math & science achievement.
  • Mentorship: Mentored new teachers through coaching and sharing best practices, which contributed to a 20% improvement in their first-year classroom performance.

Teacher Specialist/GT Coordinator

Houston ISD
01.2021 - 12.2023

Instructional Leadership & Teacher Effectiveness
Campus Instructional Improvement: Coordinated professional learning aligned to school goals, increasing teacher instructional effectiveness scores by 10%.

Teacher Evaluation & Development: Enhanced teacher effectiveness through classroom observations, evaluations, and targeted feedback sessions.

Data-Driven Decision Making & Student Achievement

Targeted Interventions: Analyzed multiple data sources to identify instructional gaps of 3rd-5th grade students and co-created intervention plans that increased student proficiency in reading and math by 15%.

  • Team Leadership & Collaborative Culture

    Collaborative Team Meetings: Co-led weekly team meetings fostering open communication and shared decision-making, resulting in a 30% improvement in team collaboration.

    Accountability & Strategic Planning: Established clear benchmarks for grade levels ensuring 100% completion of tasks and collaborating with district personnel to develop strategic plans.

    Project Management: Prioritized and managed multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines and quality objectives while partnering with the principal to maintain a high-expectation academic environment.

    Operational & Administrative Management

    Workflow Optimization: Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining organized documentation systems and updating records accurately.

    Timeline & Records Management: Managed project timelines to ensure milestones were met and oversaw schedule management, orientation, registration protocols, and the coordination of student record retrieval/distribution.

    School Climate, Behavior, & Equity Initiatives


Positive School Culture: Addressed student behavior concerns promptly, enforced district discipline policies, and facilitated collaboration among parents, teachers, and students to foster a supportive environment.

Stakeholder Engagement: Created and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.

Teacher

HOUSTON ISD
01.2012 - 07.2021
  • Built and maintained effective communication channels: Annually established consistent communication with over 50 students, 100 guardians, and colleagues, leading to a 35% increase in engagement as measured by quarterly surveys.
  • Committed to professional development: Attended 10+ district required and self registered professional developments annually, integrating new methodologies that boosted student performance and teacher instructional practices by 12%.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials: Designed and implemented over 50 lesson plans and online testing resources, resulting in a 25% increase in remote learning assessment completion rates.
  • Adapted teaching methodsModified instructional strategies to support individual learning styles, which led to a 15% overall improvement in student achievement metrics.

Education

Principal Preparation Program -

Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
05.2024

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
05.2012

Skills

  • Data-driven Instructional leadership
  • Stakeholder management
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Discipline management
  • Student achievement
  • Interpersonal strengths
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Documentation & Record Management
  • Standardized testing and scoring
  • Employee performance evaluations & coaching

Accomplishments

  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.

Certification

  • Principal as an Instructional Leader, 05/01/25
  • Performance Assessment for School Leaders, 05/01/25
  • EC-6 Generalist
  • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
  • Advanced Educational Leadership

Affiliations

  • American Management Association – Member, 2018–Present Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Board Member, 2020–Present

Accomplishments

  • Data-Driven Instruction: Implemented data-driven instructional strategies that resulted in a 15% increase in student proficiency scores across key subjects.
  • Teacher Development: Led professional learning communities and mentoring initiatives, improving teacher performance ratings by 20% through targeted coaching and feedback.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlined school operations by revamping scheduling and documentation systems, reducing administrative overhead by 10% and improving resource allocation.
  • Equity & Inclusion: Championed equity initiatives and inclusive practices, contributing to a 40% increase in positive staff survey responses regarding school climate.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with parents, community organizations, and district leaders to develop strategic school improvement plans, resulting in a 10% boost in enrollment and enhanced community involvement.
  • Project & Team Leadership: Oversaw cross-functional teams in the successful implementation of new curriculum standards and school programs, ensuring 100% completion of departmental action steps aligned with campus goals.

Timeline

Teacher

Lamar CISD
08.2023 - Current

Teacher Specialist/GT Coordinator

Houston ISD
01.2021 - 12.2023

Teacher

HOUSTON ISD
01.2012 - 07.2021

Principal Preparation Program -

Lamar University

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sam Houston State University
Brianna Wheelock