Tameka Kelley
Katy,US
Summary
Results-driven Educator with expertise in Curriculum Development and Instructional Methodologies. Proven ability to enhance teacher performance through Data-Driven Decision-Making and targeted Professional Development initiatives. Committed to fostering collaborative learning environments that promote student achievement and instructional excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Coach
Lamar CISD
07.2024 - Current
- Strengthened instructional delivery, enhancing student learning outcomes through collaboration.
- Partnered with teachers to design and evaluate personalized instruction for student success.
- Developed effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Facilitated professional development, improving instructional strategies and increasing student engagement.
- Guided teachers in analyzing data, informing instructional practices for impactful learning.
- Supported curriculum alignment, ensuring coherence across grade levels using Backward Design framework.
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Enhanced school culture by fostering collaboration and student-centered environment.
- Achieved academic excellence by aligning rigorous curriculum with instructional consistency.
- Strengthened instructional practices through comprehensive evaluations and actionable feedback.
- Closed achievement gaps by leveraging data analysis for personalized learning strategies.
- Built strong partnerships through transparent communication with parents and guardians.
- Promoted safe, inclusive learning by implementing district management plans effectively.
Project Manager
Microsoft
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered complex projects on time and within budget through cross-functional leadership.
- Removed M365 adoption blockers by guiding FastTrack delivery resources effectively.
- Identified trends and collaborated with engineering to establish best practices.
- Accelerated insights by coordinating with various Microsoft teams on product strategies.
- Managed MWA Specialist operating model, ensuring alignment with strategy and priorities.
- Cultivated relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple teams for project success.
Instructional Coordinator
Katy ISD
10.2014 - 09.2022
- Enhanced educator teaching strategies by coordinating impactful professional development workshops.
- Ensured compliance with district guidelines as Campus RTI and At-Risk Coordinator.
- Implemented a mentor program to increase new teacher retention and support.
- Promoted positive school culture through leading PBIS and mentor program initiatives.
- Facilitated staff meetings to align instructional goals and share best practices.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional planning and boost student performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Administration
Prairie View A & M University
TX, USBachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
IN, USSkills
- Project Management
- Capable of managing multiple projects from start to finish within the agreed budget and timeframe
- Marketing Management
- In-depth knowledge of event strategy, planning, and execution to drive awareness and demand for solutions with target audiences
- Teaching & Mentoring
- Mentored teachers through observation and feedback on lessons, deliver lectures, and analyze student performance
- Team Collaboration
- Skilled in interacting and working with cross-functional teams to attain collective goals and shared vision
- Relationship Building
- Elite communicator and presenter, with an innate ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and co-workers
- Other Skills
- Skilled in assessing data, controlling the budget, managing events, and leading an effective team to produce positive outcomes
Certification
- Project Management Basics Certificate
- Texas Educator Certificate Generalist (EC-4) (4-8)
- Principal Certificate (EC-12)
- PDAS/ILD
- ELS Supplement Generalist (EC-8)
- T-TESS Certificate
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Lamar CISD
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Principal
Houston ISD
08.2023 - 07.2024
Project Manager
Microsoft
09.2022 - 01.2023
Instructional Coordinator
Katy ISD
10.2014 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
Master of Arts - Administration
Prairie View A & M University
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- Region 4 Bilingual ESL Conference
- National Presenter Series for Inclusive Practices
- The Solution Tree Academy
- Teacher Leadership Academy
- Restorative Practices
- Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS): Creating the Instructional Program