JAMILA GITTENS

Highly-impactful Teacher with 14 years of experience driving systemic literacy gains across K-5. Expert in scaling data-informed instruction, coaching adult learners, and redesigning grade-level intervention protocols. Recognized by the NC Department of Public Instruction as top 25% in the state for EVAAS growth. Committed to leveraging distributed leadership to eliminate achievement gaps and elevate teacher efficacy.

• EXPANDED IMPACT TEACHER 2, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, 08/20, Present, Piney Grove Elementary, 2024-2025, Mallard Creek Elementary, 2020-2024, 2025-Present, EIT 2 Strategic Leadership: Direct literacy outcomes for entire grade-level cohorts by designing and managing standardized intervention models., Systemic Growth: Consistently achieve individual EVAAS growth scores in the top 25% of the state and LEA., Instructional Coaching: Model 'White Paper' visible thinking protocols and small-group intensity for colleagues; successfully improved instructional consistency across all classrooms on the team., Data-Informed Systems: Lead bi-weekly data dives to regroup students by RIT bands, ensuring instruction is precision-targeted to skill deficits rather than one-size-fits-all delivery., Vertical Alignment: Spearhead school-wide vocabulary initiatives (e.g., Wordly Wise) to bridge academic language gaps from grade to grade.
• TEACHER, New York City Charter School System, NY, 06/15, 06/20, Citizens of the World Charter School, LaCima Charter School, Growth Metrics: Led cohorts to an average 70-76% increase in reading standardized test scores., Mentorship: Served as a mentor for new teachers, focusing on progress monitoring, legal document compliance, and effective IEP integration., Strategic Planning: Coordinated regular team data-analysis meetings to calibrate success plans for diverse learners.
• TEACHER, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, 10/12, 06/15, Barringer Academic Center, Innovation: Awarded 'Beginning Teacher of the Year' in 2012 for excellence in instructional planning and classroom management., Collaboration: Partnered with administration to optimize learning labs and model classrooms for observation by peer teachers.