Michelle Jackson
Baytown
Summary
Student-centered educational leader with a proven record of driving campus improvement through accountability with compassion. Skilled in building systems, developing staff, and restoring campus culture to improve student outcomes. Demonstrated success in increasing graduation rates, improving accountability ratings, and leading high-performing teams through data-driven instruction and strategic interventions. Committed to fostering strong relationships, maintaining high expectations, and creating safe, supportive learning environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Restored campus culture through high expectations, consistency, and relationship-driven leadership.
- Increased graduation rates to the highest level in recent campus history through targeted interventions and student monitoring.
- Implemented accountability systems resulting in campus accountability growth from “C” to “B.”
- Facilitated Algebra I PLCs focused on data analysis, instructional planning, and targeted interventions; two teachers earned TIA designation.
- Designed credit recovery and attendance recovery systems, improving student outcomes, and on-time graduation.
- Conducted teacher appraisals, providing actionable feedback to strengthen instruction.
- Served as Campus Safety Coordinator, implementing enhanced safety protocols across a multi-building campus.
Student Support Administrator / Assistant Principal
E.F. Green Junior School
Baytown, TX
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Founding leadership team member; recruited and developed high-performing staff aligned to campus vision.
- Designed operational systems, procedures, and culture-building structures for a successful school launch.
- Oversaw 6–8 Math teams; facilitated daily PLCs with data-driven instruction and targeted interventions.
- Led teachers in analyzing student data to drive instruction and intervention planning, increasing achievement.
- Conducted teacher appraisals and provided consistent, actionable feedback.
- Built collaborative and positive campus culture through strong relationships with staff, students, and families.
Math Teacher / Department Chair
La Porte Junior High
La Porte, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led PLCs, developed standards-aligned lessons, and supported diverse learners through collaboration and differentiation.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Goose Creek CISD (Cedar Bayou & Highlands Junior)
TX
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Team lead for Special Education; developed and implemented IEPs and inclusive instructional strategies.
Math Interventionist
Houston ISD (Johnson Middle School)
TX
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed and delivered targeted interventions to close achievement gaps in mathematics.
8th Grade Math Teacher
Barbers Hill Middle School
TX
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Delivered differentiated instruction and supported state assessment readiness through targeted interventions.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
01-2005
Skills
- Accountability with Compassion Leadership
- Instructional Leadership & PLC Facilitation
- High Expectations Systems & Consistent Implementation
- Campus Safety, Crisis Response & Operational Leadership
- Community Partnerships & Family Engagement
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Student Progress Monitoring
- Campus Culture Restoration & Climate Development
- Teacher Evaluation, Coaching & Intentional Feedback
- Student Intervention, Credit Recovery & Graduation Support
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- Texas Principal Certification
- Mathematics 4–8
- Special Education K–12
- ESL Supplemental
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Robert E. Lee High School
05.2023 - Current
Student Support Administrator / Assistant Principal
E.F. Green Junior School
07.2021 - 06.2023
Math Teacher / Department Chair
La Porte Junior High
01.2018 - 01.2021
Special Education Co-Teacher
Goose Creek CISD (Cedar Bayou & Highlands Junior)
01.2012 - 01.2017
Math Interventionist
Houston ISD (Johnson Middle School)
01.2011 - 01.2012
8th Grade Math Teacher
Barbers Hill Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston
Master of Education - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Additional Experience
- Lead 2.0 — Goose Creek CISD
- Completed district leadership development program to advance assistant principal capacity through PD and field-based learning.
- Collaborated with district leaders to strengthen instructional leadership, decision-making, and campus improvement strategies.
- Applied leadership learning in real-time through campus-based implementation and reflective practices.