Charmeka A. Mills
Everman ISD
Fort Worth,TX
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Highly accomplished education administrator with an extensive background in assisting local and district level personnel with professional development initiatives that improve student performance in urban environments. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse group of educators by utilizing classroom observations and data analysis to identify professional development needs and promote student achievement. Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at cultivating relationships with students, faculty, and the community in support of strategic efforts to deliver educational programs that align with all Board of Education policies, procedures, regulations and applicable laws.
Work History
Elementary Campus Principal
9 Years- Oversaw administrative and organizational strategies at restart campus to ensure alignment with statewide goals and drive school improvement efforts.
- Applied strong supervisory communication and conflict resolution skills to enhance faculty and staff discipline and support.
- Provided essential administrative presence to enhance ARD meeting effectiveness.
- Recruited and cultivated high-performing teachers and staff to enhance educational quality.
- Engaged with faculty to streamline processes aimed at advancing school improvement initiatives.
- Established and nurtured relationships with teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to align efforts with school goals.
- Collaborated with educators to create innovative curriculum strategies that enhance student engagement and boost academic performance.
Reading Intervention Specialist
1 Year- Coordinate development and participation in district/campus level planning, as well as the review of program enhancements and curriculum implementation.
- Communicate with PLC colleagues to ensure compliance with district, federal, and state mandates.
- Assisted with efforts to articulate and communicate the school’s goals and vision.
- Utilized an in-depth knowledge of data information systems to develop action plans for working with Tier 2 students, ESL populations, and monitoring student success on Student Expectations on STAAR.
Elementary Campus Principal
2 Years- Provided instructional, administrative, and organizational leadership for an Improvement Required campus to ensure effective implementation of statewide goals and initiatives.
- Exceeded STAAR expectations in one academic year with Distinctions on (2) campuses.
- Utilized effective supervisory, communication, and conflict management skills to provide discipline and support to faculty and staff.
- Chairperson– LPAC, RtI committee, Administrator present in ARD meetings
- Recruited and developed high-performing teachers and staff
- Worked through TAIS process with faculty for school improvement
Instructional Support Specialist
2 Years- Implemented, and evaluated instructional programs with specialists and teachers, including learning objectives, high yield instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
- Partnered with classroom faculty (PLC) to integrate appropriate information regarding grade level competencies, concepts, and course content in regard to teaching and learning. Provided professional development and training on new district initiatives, technology roll-outs, and best teaching practices.
- Supported the delivery of instruction through demonstration/instructional assistance, assisted with the supervision and evaluation of staff members, and monitored progress toward program goals.
- Campus Testing Coordinator for statewide assessment programs (STAAR, TELPAS) and local benchmarking
- Liaison between Professional Service Provider (PSP) from TEA and Campus Administrative team.
- Assisted with student discipline, drills/crisis management, and facilitated campus operations in the event of a short-term Principal absence.
Educator Grades 3/Pre-Kindergarten
9 Years- Prepared classroom materials and developed lesson plans in line with the state and federal curriculum standards. Modified lessons to meet the learning needs of individual students, as well as students that have been sorted into small, similarly skilled groups.
- Team Leader; Teacher of the Year (2008); Exceptional TAKS scores
- Facilitated classroom and off-campus experiential learning activities to motivate students towards achievement of learning objectives. Provided an interactive atmosphere that enhanced each student’s ability to comprehend and retain information.
- Established a home/school connection through parent/teacher conferences and the development of student portfolios. Constructed syllabi each six weeks; outlining curriculum initiatives that were shared with parents and school stakeholders.
Educator Pre-Kindergarten
3 Years- Taught all subject content and developed thematic units to create relevant connections for students to apply concepts across disciplines. Maintained student interest and provided an interactive atmosphere; supporting a high performing learning culture and climate.
- Utilized multiple teaching methods and educational pedagogy that included visual, tactical, and auditory materials to reinforce or simplify complex concepts. Expanded learning through whole class, individual, and small group instruction in multi-sensory learning environments.
- Instituted positive classroom management strategies and behavior modification plans that effectively handled challenging behaviors. Held conferences with parents to help define goals for student achievement and encourage parental involvement in their child’s education.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Skills
Strategy Implementation
Curriculum Implementation
Financial Responsibility
Instructional Program Evaluations
Data Collection & Assessments
Community/Parental Involvement
Classroom Observations
Professional Development
Staff Member Evaluation
Certification
- Principal (EC–12)
- ESL Supplemental (PreK–6)
- Elementary Self-Contained (PreK–6)
- T–TESS, PDAS & ILD Certifications
Timeline
Elementary Campus Principal
Everman ISD
08.2017 - CurrentRead More
Reading Intervention Specialist
Fort Worth Independent School District
07.2016 - 07.2017Read More
Elementary Campus Principal
Golden Rule Charter Schools
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Instructional Support Specialist
Crowley ISD
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Educator Grades 3/Pre-Kindergarten
Fort Worth ISD
01.2002 - 01.2011Read More
Educator Pre-Kindergarten
Austin ISD
01.1999 - 01.2002Read More
Huston–Tillotson University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
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Concordia Texas University
Master of Arts from Education Administration
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