Tamara Serls Morrison
Byron,MI
Summary
Student-centered Assistant Principal with a strong record of improving instruction, strengthening school culture, and increasing student achievement. Skilled in coaching teachers, leading data-driven interventions, managing assessment and operations, and building systems that promote equity, engagement, and on-time graduation. Known for high expectations, collaborative leadership, and a relentless focus on teaching and learning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Westside High School
Macon, Georgia
07.2021 - 05.2025
- Lead instructional and operational systems to elevate teaching and learning, with a strong focus on student achievement and standards-based instruction across all content areas (2021–2025), with a targeted focus on mathematics achievement (2025–present).
- Coach teachers and instructional coaches through observations, feedback cycles, and data-driven professional learning (2021–2025).
- Improve attendance and student engagement by implementing targeted interventions in collaboration with the attendance team (2021–2025).
- Strengthen school culture as an active PBIS leader, using data to guide incentives, interventions, and staff training (2021–2025).
- Direct state and district assessments, ensuring compliance, accuracy, secure administration, and effective scheduling (2023–present).
- Lead the RTI process, including data meetings, progress monitoring, and intervention planning for academic and behavioral needs (2023–present).
- Implement restorative practices and manage discipline using a consistent, equitable approach rooted in relationship-building.
- Support development of the master schedule to ensure equitable course access and alignment with graduation requirements.
- Partner with counselors and administrators to strengthen graduation pathways, credit recovery, and on-time graduation efforts.
Instructional Coach
Westside High School
Macon, Georgia
07.2014 - 05.2021
- Effectively gather, analyze, and use a variety of quantitative data (assessment results, classroom performance trends, pass/fail rates) and qualitative data (walkthrough observations, needs assessments, teacher requests) to develop and deliver school-wide professional development.
- Promote teacher success by conducting model lessons aligned to GSE standards and tailored to student needs and teacher requests.
- Foster teacher growth by providing ongoing coaching, real-time feedback, observations, and support through the consistent implementation of the Get Better Faster coaching model.
- Collaborate with teachers to strengthen content knowledge and pedagogical practice by modeling research-based instructional strategies.
- Foster the organic growth of the W.H.S. Instructional PLC by facilitating monthly after-school collaboration sessions, in addition to daily content specific collaboration sessions to assist teachers with the development of high quality instruction.
- Encourage the growth of Teacher Leaders, through the development of a C.I.A. (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) Team; increasing the instructional leadership capacity at W.H.S.
- Assist teachers and students with utilizing online learning management systems (Edgenuity and Proximity Learning) with fidelity.
- Cultivate the success of all students by assisting with the development of Flexible/Personalized Learning Academies; and Coordinating the Challenge Academy, an Academy for students who are At-Risk of not graduating based on their Attendance, Behavior, and Course Performance data.
- Foster the retention of new teachers by developing a TAPS 7 Team; increasing new teacher’s working knowledge of instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and available resources in order to enhance student engagement and achievement.
- Contribute to the success of all students by Co-Coordinating the Noles Nations After School Tutorial Program, by identifying and recruiting highly-skilled teachers and targeting RTI-Tier 2 Students for additional support.
- Promoted the development of sub-committees (including, but not limited to, attendance, grading/reporting, advisement, sunshine, student honors) within the school to assist with teacher effectiveness and maintaining a reliable organization.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a productive and fluid learning environment by develop testing schedules and protocols for all School-Wide Assessments.
- Assist 9th Graders with the transition to High School by working diligently within the Freshman Academy to contribute with development of the W.H.S Framework, supporting rising 9th grade meetings, etc.
- Encourage the success of off-track students by assisting with Graduation Transcript Audits and the W.H.S. Summer Opportunity Program.
- Assist with the recruitment of teachers, by attending District, State, and RESA job fairs.
- Leverage membership on the P.B.I.S Team to assist teachers with teaching expectations, modeling desired behaviors, and following up with the appropriate reward or consequence. Assist students with learning school wide expectations and reflecting on their behavior.
- Contribute to the success of the school by participating in the Continuous Improvement Process, with the collection of data, conducting needs assessments, SWOT analysis, setting with setting SMART Goals, Objectives, Initiatives, and Action Steps.
- Promote a culture of accountably for all stakeholders by monitoring the implementation of all school and district initiatives.
- Develop and Cultivate quality appropriate relationships with all students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members.
Certified Mathematics Instructor
Howard High School and Northeast High School
Macon, Georgia
10.2006 - 06.2014
- Planned using state and local school district grade-specific mathematics curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.
- Used research-based instructional strategies relevant to the mathematics to support student proficiency and success in the course sequence.
- Systematically used a variety of assessment strategies and data to increase math achievement.
- Worked with co-teacher to differentiate instruction, improve test scores and passing rates for all students.
- Worked with the Mathematics Department to improve Mathematic Instruction and State Standardized Test Scores.
Certified Mathematics Instructor
Northeast High School
Macon, Georgia
10.2006 - 06.2012
- Planned and delivered instruction using state and district mathematics curricula, standards, effective strategies, and data to meet the differentiated needs of all learners.
- Utilized research-based mathematics instructional strategies to support student proficiency and success across the course sequence.
- Systematically used multiple assessment strategies and data sources to drive instruction and increase mathematics achievement.
- Collaborated with a co-teacher to differentiate instruction, improve test performance, and increase passing rates for all students.
- Partnered with the Mathematics Department to strengthen instructional practices and improve state standardized mathematics test scores.
Education
Leadership Tier I Add-On - Education Leadership
University of West Georgia
Carrolton, Georgia01-2019
Ed. S - Teacher Leadership
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama01-2012
M.S - School Guidance and Counseling
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama01-2010
B.A. - Economics
The Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia01-2006
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Westside High School
07.2021 - 05.2025
Instructional Coach
Westside High School
07.2014 - 05.2021
Certified Mathematics Instructor
Howard High School and Northeast High School
10.2006 - 06.2014
Certified Mathematics Instructor
Northeast High School
10.2006 - 06.2012
Ed. S - Teacher Leadership
The University of West Alabama
M.S - School Guidance and Counseling
The University of West Alabama
B.A. - Economics
The Fort Valley State University
Leadership Tier I Add-On - Education Leadership
University of West Georgia