Taelor Mitchell
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Results-driven operations and project management professional with 8+ years leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in fast-paced environments. Proven success overseeing scheduling, workflow planning, risk mitigation, resource coordination, compliance oversight, and process improvement to achieve organizational goals. Highly skilled in directing cross-functional teams, managing operational projects from initiation to closeout, and driving efficiency through data-informed decision-making. Adept at resolving complex challenges, optimizing procedures, and communicating effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal (Project & Operations Lead)
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Leads operational and project-based functions for a large, high-demand organization serving diverse stakeholders. Managed daily workflows, coordinated teams, mitigated risks, and ensured compliance across all systems.
- Project Management & Operational Leadership
- Directs daily operations, schedules, logistics, and personnel deployment for a 600+ stakeholder organization.
- Manages multi-phase schoolwide initiatives, including safety projects, program rollouts, academic intervention systems, and event operations.
- Conducts performance monitoring, identified workflow gaps, and executed improvement plans to streamline operations.
- Ensures compliance with state, federal, and district regulations, aligning processes and documentation to required standards.
- Risk, Compliance & Stakeholder Coordination
- Oversaw campus-wide risk assessment, crisis response processes, and safety-related protocols.
- Coordinated communication across faculty, district offices, vendors, parents, and community partners.
- Supervised improvement plans and corrective-action workflows to ensure quality and regulatory adherence.
- Team & Project Oversight
- Led cross-functional teams through change-management efforts and new system implementations.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided targeted coaching to elevate team efficiency and project outcomes.
Assistant Principal Intern (Project Support & Implementation)
Oklahoma City Public Schools
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported organizational projects from planning through execution, collaborating across departments to improve workflows, systems, and program delivery.
- Coordinated implementation of instructional, operational, and compliance-related initiatives.
- Provided project documentation, tracked milestones, and communicated progress to leadership and teams.
- Designed and facilitated professional learning, onboarding systems, and new-hire processes.
- Acted as liaison between administrative leadership, staff, families, and external partners to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.
Special Education / General Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2016 - 04.2023
- Managed classroom-level projects and instructional planning, adapting resources, schedules, and workflows to meet diverse operational demands.
- Developed and managed individualized learning plans, timelines, and performance reporting.
- Analyzed data to adjust strategies, improve outcomes, and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to coordinate services, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK01.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Administrative Leadership
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK01.2016
Skills
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Scope, Risk & Change Management
- Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
- Compliance & Quality Monitoring
- Budget Oversight & Resource Allocation
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Performance Tracking & Reporting
- Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement
- Problem-Solving & Strategic Decision-Making
- Relationship building and networking
Certification
- Elementary Principal (PK–8), Oklahoma SDE
- Secondary Principal (5–12), Oklahoma SDE
- Mild-Moderate Disabilities (PK–12), Oklahoma SDE
Timeline
Assistant Principal (Project & Operations Lead)
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal Intern (Project Support & Implementation)
Oklahoma City Public Schools
04.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education / General Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2016 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Administrative Leadership
University of Oklahoma