SCOTT ABBOTT
Assistant Principal - Intern At Millsap High School
Millsap,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Assistant Principal - Intern at Millsap High School with prior experience as an Instructional Coach at Weatherford ISD coupled with a proven track record of implementing data-driven strategies to enhance student outcomes. With over ten years of successful classroom teaching and instructional coaching experience, I bring a strong PK–12 instructional foundation and campus-level leadership skills. Certified EC–6 and ESL, and currently pursuing a Master of Educational Leadership with Texas Principal Certification, to be completed by May 2026.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Principal - Intern
Millsap ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Advised principal on student attendance and behavior.
- Enhanced teacher collaboration by initiating and leading professional learning communities.
- Assisted in supervising extracurricular activities and events.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that support student interests while also building leadership skills among participants.
- Contributed to the school improvement plan by participating in strategic planning sessions focused on increasing academic achievement rates across all grade levels and increasing meets and masters level performance by 15% in Algebra I.
- Worked closely with special education teams to ensure accommodations were implemented effectively, promoting equity in learning experiences for all students.
- Managed student discipline cases in accordance with district policies, fostering a respectful school culture.
- Collaborated with other administrators to evaluate teacher performance using observation tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Developed a comprehensive plan for addressing student attendance concerns, resulting in increased daily attendance rates and improved academic outcomes.
- Organized professional development opportunities for staff members to remain current on educational trends and research-based pedagogy including academic discourse, high-level questioning, and classroom engagement.
Instructional Coach
Weatherford ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Supported data-driven instruction by guiding teachers in deconstructing TEKS standards, refining lesson plans to incorporate rigorous questioning and enhance student outcomes, and analyzing assessment results to drive instructional improvements.
- Spearheaded Solution Tree-based Professional Learning Community (PLC) model for weekly campus-wide meetings in Math, Science, ELAR, and Social Studies, fostering collaborative learning and alignment of teaching practices with student needs.
- Elevated teacher effectiveness through classroom observations and personalized coaching sessions using Teach Like a Champion observation and feedback framework, resulting in measurable improvements in instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Initiated and executed comprehensive campus-wide math initiative, integrating data-driven strategies for targeted math instruction across all core content classrooms.
- Co-developed and implemented our Campus Improvement Plan in partnership with leadership team, monitoring progress to ensure alignment of campus initiatives with strategic goals.
- Collaborated effectively with administration to administer high-stakes assessments for campus comprising 950 students, including NWEA MAP, STAAR, and STAAR Interim tests, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with testing protocols.
Instructional Coach
Weatherford ISD
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported data-driven instruction by guiding teachers in deconstructing TEKS standards, refining lesson plans to incorporate rigorous questioning and enhance student outcomes, and analyzing assessment results to drive instructional improvements.
- Spearheaded Solution Tree-based Professional Learning Community (PLC) model for weekly campus-wide meetings in Math, Science, ELAR, and Social Studies, fostering collaborative learning and alignment of teaching practices with student needs.
- Elevated teacher effectiveness through classroom observations and personalized coaching sessions using Teach Like a Champion observation and feedback framework, resulting in measurable improvements in instructional delivery and student engagement.
- Initiated and executed comprehensive campus-wide math initiative, integrating data-driven strategies for targeted math instruction across all core content classrooms.
- Co-developed and implemented our Campus Improvement Plan in partnership with leadership team, monitoring progress to ensure alignment of campus initiatives with strategic goals.
- Collaborated effectively with administration to administer high-stakes assessments for campus comprising 950 students, including NWEA MAP, STAAR, and STAAR Interim tests, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with testing protocols.
Mathematics Teacher
Weatherford ISD
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Nominated and served as 2021 Hall Middle School Teacher of the Year
- One of three teachers at Shirley Hall Middle School to earn TIA status of "Recognized."
- Served on 2021 Superintendents Communication Council and 6th grade representative for Instructional Leadership Team focused on improving academic performance and culture.
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Used data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans, maximizing individual student growth and achievement.
- Served as Shirley Hall Middle School representative for Weatherford ISD DEIC Committee
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Aledo ISD
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained focused and hands-on standards-based instruction -Responsible for weekly data reports of detailed lesson plans -Coordinated and collaborated with district and campus curriculum specialists to develop a working PLC model that focuses on a data driven approach to instruction, intervention and extension
- Nominated for Marva Collins Teacher of the Year Spring 2019
Mathematics Teacher
Millsap ISD
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Served as one of two elementary teachers on Launch Team for Problem Based Learning for Millsap ISD
- Chosen by Region 11 to present at November Learning Conference in Chicago, IL in 2018
- Charged with developing and presenting district wide professional development on Problem Based Learning
- Awarded Most Innovative Teacher Award in Spring 2017.
Director
American Cancer Society
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Managed team of six Community Managers and reached income goals in excess of 1.2 million dollars through Relay For Life and other volunteer driven community events.
- Charged with launching nationwide DetermiNation initiative within North Texas that included training coaches and volunteers through comprehensive training programs for individuals running full and half-marathons at numerous marathons nationwide
- Handled all logistics for mapping training runs from 3 miles to 22 miles
- Secured sponsorship in excess of $30,000 and maintained sponsorship through exceptional relationship management
- Supported athletes through all aspects of their training programs and built relationships with local vendors to provide athletes incentives to participate with American Cancer Society and our North Texas DetermiNation program.
Special Education and Elementary Teacher
Castleberry ISD
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Taught specialized classroom with Behavioral Analysis techniques to improve success of students with autism within elementary school setting.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas 01.2002 - 05.2005
Timeline
Assistant Principal - Intern
Millsap ISD
08.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach
Weatherford ISD
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Coach
Weatherford ISD
08.2023 - 07.2024
Mathematics Teacher
Weatherford ISD
08.2020 - 07.2023
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Aledo ISD
07.2018 - 08.2020
Mathematics Teacher
Millsap ISD
08.2015 - 07.2018
Director
American Cancer Society
08.2007 - 06.2014
Special Education and Elementary Teacher
Castleberry ISD
08.2005 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
University of North Texas
01.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Angelo State University
05.2001 -