Tomekah Scott
Houston,TX
Summary
Equity-focused instructional leader committed to diversity and inclusion in education. Expertise in fostering teacher development and creating inclusive learning environments. Proven ability to enhance collaborative school cultures through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
University of Texas Assistant Principal Intern
R.L. Isaacs Elementary School, Houston ISD
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with faculty to design workshops on instructional strategies.
- Evaluated teacher performance through observations and feedback, promoting improvement.
- Coordinated events fostering community among students, staff, and families.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management and curriculum delivery.
- Implemented initiatives closing achievement gaps through targeted interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing school improvement plans to enhance student outcomes.
Teacher Excellence System Trainer
Houston ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Trained instructional staff on new Teacher Excellence System implementation, ensuring campus clarity and consistency.
- Acted as primary contact for teacher inquiries, offering support to enhance understanding of new evaluation framework.
- Analyzed campus feedback and data to identify trends and report findings to district for system improvements.
- Collaborated with district leadership to integrate teacher and community input into appraisal process.
- Facilitated communication between district and campus to foster alignment and ownership of teacher excellence initiative.
Teacher Leader
RL Isaacs Elementary School, Houston ISD
01.2023 - Current
- Co-led grade-level team for planning and assessment alignment.
- Facilitated Family Math Night campus-wide.
- Led teacher data team to enhance formative assessment cycles.
- Supported new teacher onboarding as mentor and instructional coach-intern.
- Implemented diverse strategies for various learning styles to boost participation.
- Conducted professional development workshops to promote instructional excellence.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and group projects to increase student engagement.
Mathematics Teacher
Austin Independent School District
01.2013 - 06.2023
- Chaired PTA Equity Council and led equity training sessions
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Policy
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX2012
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Campus Equity Planning
- Teacher Data Teams & PLC Facilitation
- MTSS & Intervention Planning
- Teacher mentoring
- Instructional leadership
- Parent communication
Leadership & Fieldwork Highlights
- Completed Equity-Centered Leadership Project: Conducted equity audit, implemented an intervention plan, and presented results to UT Austin faculty
- Served as Assessor and Presenter in Principal Assessment Center: led interviews, analyzed data, and provided peer feedback
- Delivered professional development on culturally responsive teaching and data-informed planning
- Completed 200+ internship hours aligned to Texas Principal Standards
Certification
- Principal as Instructional Leader EC–12 Certification (2025)
- Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) Certification
- T-TESS Appraiser Certification
- ESL Generalist EC–6 Certification (Valid through 2029)
Timeline
Teacher Excellence System Trainer
Houston ISD
08.2024 - 05.2025
University of Texas Assistant Principal Intern
R.L. Isaacs Elementary School, Houston ISD
06.2024 - 05.2025
Teacher Leader
RL Isaacs Elementary School, Houston ISD
01.2023 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
Austin Independent School District
01.2013 - 06.2023
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Policy
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas State University
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