Margaret Hamby
Houston,TX
Summary
Education professional dedicated to enhancing equitable student outcomes through targeted advising and collaboration with faculty and stakeholders. Successfully guided students on academic policies, college admissions, and funding opportunities, while developing programs that facilitate navigation of academic pathways toward graduation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Education Teacher
Klein Independent School District
Houston, USA
01.2020 - Current
- Advised 175+ students yearly on Advanced Placement academic skill development and long-term educational goals.
- Communicated college admission requirements to applicants and families, effectively preparing students for higher-education admission processes.
- Guided college applicants on financial aid and scholarship options, helping them navigate funding opportunities for higher education.
- Collaborated with faculty, counselors, and administrators on committees, special projects, and professional development initiatives to support the student college admissions process.
- Conducted research and compiled data to enhance academic planning and inform policy implementation for college readiness.
- Managed transcripts and applications for extracurriculars while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in record-keeping.
- Utilized Microsoft and Google Suite, Learning Management Systems, and digital communication tools to manage student communications, maintain records, track academic progress, and organize program documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (concentration: English)
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Stillwater, OK12-2019
Skills
- Academic policy implementation & compliance (FERPA)
- Adept audience-centric presentation skills
- Data-informed decision making
- Organized record management
- Admissions advising experience
- Authentic relationship building
Honors & Certifications
- Teacher of the Year Nominee, 25-26
- Distinguished Educator Award, 22-23
- Texas Educator Certificate, English Language Arts and Reading Grades 7-12
- Texas Educator Certificate, English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades 7-12
Certification
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Wine Garden Committee - 2025-present
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Essay Reviewer - 2025
Timeline
Secondary Education Teacher
Klein Independent School District
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education (concentration: English)
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY