Mikayla Langham

• Developed and implemented a volunteer strategy that effectively integrated middle and high-school student ambassadors from multiple countries, increasing international presence and local impact.
• Trained middle and high school students on what it means to be change-makers, setting goals, managing large-scale projects, and finding their voice through monthly meetings.
• Established a strategic partnership with a local organization in Uganda, expanding Sparkle and Rise’s operations beyond Lusaka to a new international location, furthering the charity's global outreach.
• Fostered relationships with key stakeholders in Uganda, aligning program objectives and ensuring culturally relevant solutions for local communities.
• Expanded the organization’s volunteer network from the USA to four countries, overseeing recruitment, training, and engagement of a diverse group of student ambassadors and volunteers.
• Developed and implemented a volunteer strategy that effectively integrated ambassadors from multiple countries, increasing international presence and local impact.
• Led the planning and fundraising efforts for the construction of two schools in Zambia, currently in progress, with a future school project underway in Uganda, contributing to long-term educational access for underserved communities.
• Played a key role in the organization's growth strategy, taking Sparkle and Rise from a localized operation in Lusaka to a multi-country initiative with measurable impact in Uganda and Zambia.
• Led the scaling of programs to accommodate new regions, ensuring that local teams had the support and resources needed to successfully implement and sustain Sparkle and Rise’s initiatives

3rd-grade teacher.

• Implement strong 21st-century teaching strategies that ensure all of my students are set up for success.
• Successfully, I have created an 80/20 classroom where students not only have ownership over their classroom but also over their data and learning as well.
• I obtained the best data across the district for IA1 and IA2 scores, and I am on track to meet 90/60/30 for STAAR.
• Developed an intervention plan for 3rd and 4th grade teachers that was data-driven.

Campus Instructional Coach

• Trained and developed low-performing teachers through observation and teacher-guided discussions. Helped teachers create goals and action steps to accomplish their goals throughout the school year.
• Led and developed instructional training for school-wide initiatives.

Content Lead.

• Leading the development and execution of impactful professional development sessions for K-2nd grade teachers across the district, serving as a central point of contact for content-related inquiries.
• Provided valuable coaching and guidance to grade-level teams by developing and leading district PLCs.

New to Compass Rose Mentor

• Facilitated effective communication with international teachers, overseeing their onboarding, organizing virtual activities, and building connections with local businesses.
• Contributed to the planning of the International Teacher Welcome Day, and attended monthly check-ins for collective problem-solving.
• Provided ongoing support to NTCR team members, fostering a sense of community, and serving as a valuable resource for lesson planning and program management guidance.

• Produced curriculum and learning techniques for bilingual students
• Created a multicultural learning atmosphere where all students feel welcomed and equipped to learn
• Awarded multiple achieved awards for scholars mastering focus TEKS
• Incorporated fun and interactive English as a Second Language activities for elementary ages students

• Craft plans to meet varied student needs, evaluate and assess students' development, and implement study methodologies to augment individual students' progress
• Incorporate ESL concepts to improve language development skills for emergent bilingual students
• Planned, designed, organized, and implemented creative and hands-on curriculum for K-4 students