Mika Truly
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated elementary educator with 6+ years of experience as an ECSE teacher, K–5 reading interventionist, and first and second grade teacher. Passionate about developing confident, capable learners through engaging, evidence-based instruction and meaningful relationships. Skilled in designing differentiated instruction, analyzing assessment data to drive student growth, implementing evidence-based literacy interventions, and creating inclusive, positive learning environments through Conscious Discipline.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
Oak Meadow Elementary School
San Antonio, TX
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Managed ECSE case management, including authoring IEPs, writing measurable goals, monitoring student progress, facilitating ARD meetings, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams; earned an Accomplished T-TESS rating in Data and Assessment
- Administered formal and informal assessments, including Brigance and CIRCLE, to evaluate student progress, inform data-driven instructional planning, and ensure compliance with special education requirements
Second Grade Teacher
Etna-Dixmont School
Etna, Maine
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Leveraged expertise in evidence-based writing instruction, explicit modeling, and targeted feedback to develop proficient, confident writers and improve written communication skills
- Cultivated a positive, relationship-centered classroom environment through Conscious Discipline and proactive behavior management, reducing classroom behavior referrals while maintaining student engagement and participation
Second Grade Teacher
Ruth Barron Elementary School
Austin, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing MAP Growth, district benchmark assessments, running records, curriculum-based assessments (CBAs), unit assessments, exit tickets, and progress-monitoring data to identify learning gaps, differentiate instruction, and accelerate student achievement
- Fostered student ownership by teaching students to analyze assessment data, set individualized academic goals, monitor their progress, and build the self-motivation and accountability to achieve them
Second Grade Teacher
Shadow Glen Elementary School
Manor, Texas
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging, TEKS-aligned lessons that incorporated hands-on learning, technology, and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Collaborated with grade-level PLC teams to analyze curriculum, develop instructional strategies, and create standards-aligned learning experiences that improved student engagement and achievement
First Grade Teacher
Clements Parsons Elementary School
Copperas Cove, Texas
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Designed and implemented Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop models that resulted is a 19% increase in the number of students who mastered English Language Arts and Reading TEKS as measured by iReady data
- Wrote and implemented unique, hands-on math lessons that incorporated technology and student creativity resulting in a marked improvement in math scores on iReady for 16 out of 21 students
Reading Interventionist — Kindergarten- Grade 5
Clements Parsons Elementary School
Copperas Cove, Texas
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed individualized lessons for students with dyslexia using the Wilson Reading System resulting in all groups meeting their end of year goals by the middle of the year
- Created and implemented a hands-on, approach to teaching foundational reading skills to at-risk kindergarten students resulting in 80% of the students reading on grade-level by the middle of the year
Education
Teacher Certification Program, Core Subjects EC-6 -
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXBachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Literacy Instruction & Reading Intervention
- Classroom Management & Conscious Discipline
- Data Analysis and Progress Monitoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education (ECSE & IEP Case Management)
- Assessment Administration & Progress Monitoring
- Crisis Management
Certification
Core Subjects EC–6 (Early Childhood–Grade 6), State of Texas
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
Oak Meadow Elementary School
08.2025 - 05.2026
Second Grade Teacher
Etna-Dixmont School
08.2024 - 04.2025
Second Grade Teacher
Ruth Barron Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Second Grade Teacher
Shadow Glen Elementary School
03.2021 - 07.2022
First Grade Teacher
Clements Parsons Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Reading Interventionist — Kindergarten- Grade 5
Clements Parsons Elementary School
08.2019 - 01.2020
Teacher Certification Program, Core Subjects EC-6 -
The University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At San Antonio