Tamica Riley
Mesquite
Summary
Educational leader with extensive experience in instructional coaching and data-driven decision-making. Focused on mentoring teachers and enhancing instructional practices to drive student achievement and foster a positive campus culture.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Success Liaison/Campus Leadership Team
Smith Elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Serve as a key member of the campus leadership team supporting instructional improvement, student behavior systems, and campus operations while preparing for the Assistant Principal role.
- Conduct instructional walkthroughs and provide feedback to teachers to strengthen instructional practices and student engagement.
- Facilitate Professional Learning Communities to analyze student data and plan targeted instruction.
- Lead campus professional development sessions focused on student achievement and instructional strategies.
- Mentor and coach teachers to improve classroom management, differentiation, and effective teaching practices.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of Campus Improvement Plan initiatives.
- Assist administration in campus discipline management, implementing restorative practices and student accountability systems.
- Facilitate behavior and attendance interventions for at-risk students and partnered with families to address student behavior and attendance concerns.
- Facilitated RTI and PST meetings to monitor student progress and implement targeted interventions and strengthened MTSS processes to ensure early identification and intervention for at-risk students.
- Analyze campus assessment data with leadership team to guide instructional decisions and intervention planning.
- Support staff recruitment, and mentoring of new teachers.
- Assist administrators with daily campus operations, safety procedures, and emergency drills.
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Galloway Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Delivered rigorous instruction aligned to state standards resulting in consistent student academic growth.
- Implemented targeted interventions to support struggling students and improve learning outcomes.
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and intervention.
- Provided high-quality instruction while serving in multiple teacher leadership roles that supported campus growth and teacher development.
- Facilitated campus professional development sessions for staff.
- Grade Level Chair (2019-2022) leading team planning, curriculum alignment, and instructional collaboration.
- New Teacher Mentor (2015-2022) coaching teachers in instructional practices and classroom management.
- Assistant Principal Intern (2018-2019) supporting campus administration and leadership initiatives.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University
CommerceMaster of Arts - Communication
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXBachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Instructional leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Community outreach
- Targeted interventions
- Student engagement
- Curriculum alignment
- Effective communication
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Professional development
- Teacher mentoring
- Organizational skills
Affiliations
• Mesquite Leadership Academy
• Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
• Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy 2025-2026
• Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
• Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy 2025-2026
Certification
- Texas Principal Certification
- ESL Certification
- CPI Certified
- CPR Certified
- MTA Teacher Training (KIT 1-4)
Awards
- Campus Grant Recipient, 2023-2024
- Innovation Grant Recipient, 2024-2025
Timeline
Student Success Liaison/Campus Leadership Team
Smith Elementary
01.2022 - Current
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Galloway Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2022
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University
Master of Arts - Communication
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Stephen F. Austin State University