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Mira Taichman

Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania

Summary

I'm an elementary reading teacher with a strong background in education research and policy. My mission is to make sure all students receive the outstanding, research-based literacy instruction they deserve. I seek to transition from the classroom back into research to amplify my impact for kids.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Wissahickon Charter School
09.2020 - Current
  • Design and teach rigorous literacy instruction rooted in science of reading
  • Evaluate student data to identify gaps in skills and set ambitious goals.
  • Establish clear classroom plans and objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Coach student teachers
  • Lead team meetings
  • Build strong relationships with families and communicate student progress

First Grade Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Students achieved 1.24 years of reading growth in only 7 months
  • Analyzed student progress with both creative and standardized assessments

Program Manager

Democrats For Education Reform
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Researched best practices in high-performing, high-poverty public schools
  • Led qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups with school leaders and staff
  • Reviewed popular literacy programs to determine which curricula are most impactful for at-risk students
  • Collaborated with quantitative data team to identify schools for study
  • Wrote research papers and reports regarding highest-performing public schools serving at-risk students.
  • Communicated findings to D.C. City Council and School Board
  • Project Manager for successful campaign to increase city’s budget from $9.6 million to $20.25 million for after school programs for at-risk youth

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Relay Graduate School of Education
Philadelphia, PA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05.2016

Certification

Taichman, Mira. “What I Learned in School Today.” New England Journal of Medicine, 2023, https://tinyurl.com/5n8vashu. Accessed 30 May 2023.

  • Article in world's leading medical journal, accessed by millions of weekly readers


Taichman, Mira and Josh Boots. "Bold Improvement Schools." EmpowerK12 and Education Reform Now DC, https://rb.gy/83cx4. Accessed 4 Jul. 2023

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Wissahickon Charter School
09.2020 - Current

First Grade Teacher

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School
07.2018 - 08.2020

Program Manager

Democrats For Education Reform
07.2017 - 07.2018

Master of Arts - Teaching

Relay Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Pennsylvania

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