Mia S Butler
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record, excelling in data analysis and instructional leadership. Expert in crafting impactful professional development and coaching teachers to enhance student engagement. Successfully implemented strategic action plans that significantly narrowed academic gaps, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Experience managing staff/teachers and implementing plans to improve student success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal of Instruction
KIPP Texas Public Schools | KIPP 3D Academy
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Provides instructional support to a team of seven teachers: four science, two electives (PE and Band), and one special education teacher who supports math and science.
- Regularly observes and provides real-time feedback to teachers that aligns with the observation rubric and student outcomes.
- Ensures teachers use the Stemscopes science and Carnegie Math curriculum with fidelity. This includes lesson internalization that begins with the dissection of associated assessments and the alignment of misconceptions.
- Progress monitoring of lesson plans, data, and school-wide systems that impact both student achievement and teacher growth.
- Analyzes school-wide data (Interim Assessments, MAP, TELPAS, and STAAR) to make necessary adjustments and craft action plans to decrease academic gaps.
- Serves as the Campus Test Coordinator and leads training on test security, as directed by the Texas Education Agency.
- Analyzes school-wide culture and instructional trends to create and lead professional development for staff.
- Weekly one-on-one meetings with each of the teachers I coach to debrief feedback and make adjustments to upcoming lessons using the See it, Name it, Do it framework.
- Works closely and collaboratively with the School Principal and key instructional leaders to assess our school's progress toward culture and academic goals, and pivot when needed.
Lead Teacher/Biology Instructional Coach
Vicksburg Warren School District
Vicksburg, MS
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Led the Biology department of 3 classroom teachers and 1 special education teacher.
- Served as the Instructional Coach, providing in class and small group support to students who were not yet meeting their academic goal.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines to decrease training time and increase teacher success.
- Created various strategies, such as Escape Rooms and hands on lab activities, to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Title 1 and Federal Programs coordinator.
- Assistant Campus Test Coordiantor.
- Site Administrator, Extended Learning Opportunity (after school).
Teacher
Vicksburg Warren School District
Vicksburg, MS
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Biology Teacher, 2018 school year
- Chemistry Teacher, 2018-2019 school year
- Biology Teacher, 2019-2020 school year
- Met parents; maintained discipline in the classroom; methodically provided resources for lessons; simplified lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives and assisted students to prepare for examinations in a 800+ student school.
- Assessed 100 students' progress throughout the term and worked closely with other staff to efficiently plan and coordinate work.
- Planned the content to be covered in the class according to the curriculum, the number of weeks available and the date of the final exam.
- Active teacher within our school's Health and Human Services Academy'
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2014
Skills
- Data analysis
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher coaching
- Assessment strategies
- Professional development
- Test administration
- Student engagement
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Managing staff/teachers
Certification
State of MS Educator License
- Administration
- General Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
Timeline
Assistant Principal of Instruction
KIPP Texas Public Schools | KIPP 3D Academy
06.2022 - 06.2025
Lead Teacher/Biology Instructional Coach
Vicksburg Warren School District
07.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Vicksburg Warren School District
01.2018 - 06.2020
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Alcorn State University
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