Mischa Miles
Instructional Coach
Jamestown,NC
Summary
Educational professional with proven track record in instructional coaching and curriculum enhancement. Recognized for driving teacher development and fostering collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and results-focused approach, leveraging expertise in pedagogy and leadership to achieve educational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Coach
Lexington City Schools
06.2024 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Implemented MTSS schoolwide
- Provided Professional Developments to support teachers in enhancing pedagogy to achieve better outcomes for students
- Worked with EOC teachers to help teachers meet district data goals
- Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback for teachers.
- Facilitated vertical alignment for mixed grade level teams to establish learning and align curriculum across grades.
English Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Created opportunities for students to collaborate with elementary students.
- Collaborated with teachers throughout district and in another district to create opportunity for students to meet and engage in literary topics.
- Worked with college professor to allow students experience to receive lecture at local college.
- Initiated annual night to to Arts to invite community to see our students and staff perform poetry.
- Worked with drama teacher on interdisciplinary project that helped my students bring their literary works to life.
- Won Teacher of Year in 2021.
- Writers Club (Produce School Newspaper)
English Teacher
Rockingham County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Worked with ten departments on interdisciplinary diversity project and invited community to see their final presentation.
- Organized trip for 300 students to attend Art Museum in Durham, NC.
- Initiated annual poetry event for community to come see staff and students perform poetry.
- Worked with professor at UNCG to establish diversity acceptance for students and staff
- Won Teacher of Year in 2013.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Education Studies
Guilford College
Greensboro, NC 08.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 08.2023 - Current
Skills
- AP and College Prep
- Time Management
- Online Teaching
- Learning Assessments
- Grammar Instruction
- Literary Analysis
- Parent Communication
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Canvas Specialist
Student motivation
Problem-solving skills
Student support
Student engagement
Lesson planning
Team collaboration
Adapting to different learning styles
Teaching strategies
Reading comprehension
Curriculum development
Collaborative learning
Lecturing
Cross-cultural communication
Grammar instruction
Technology integration
Group and individual instruction
Teacher collaboration
Grammar principles
Creative and expository writing
Writing workshops
Literature analysis
Literary analysis
Text analysis
Pedagogical expertise
Instructional coaching
Curriculum alignment
Educational leadership
Feedback delivery
Assessment creation
Instructional planning skills
Excellent communication
Great active listening skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Goal-oriented and ambitious
Content expertise
Assessment techniques
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Lexington City Schools
06.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2016 - Current
English Teacher
Rockingham County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English And Education Studies
Guilford College
08.2008 - 06.2011
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