Dr. Miranda C. Self Email & Phone Number

Mission-driven career educator with over 10 years of experience leading teachers and students to achieve excellence. Extensive experience impacting the educational trajectory of students through execution of effective classroom instruction and student-centered learning. Dynamic professional with proficiency in short/long-term strategic planning, student performance improvement, and classroom management. Experienced developer of curriculum-based policies and procedures. Recognized by leaders and peers as a proven high-energy educator who values commitment and consistently exceeds expectations.

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  Educator

  Shelby County Schools

  Jul 2009 - Present

  ● Lead as Mathematics Department Chair by modeling best practices, implementing district and school-wide initiatives, and ensuring the integrity of instructional practice.● Serve as Teacher Mentor for a cohort of 3-5 teachers by facilitating weekly meetings, providing peer/professional development, promoting best practices, and analyzing student data.● Provide effective instruction to students with specific learning disabilities while maintaining consistent lesson planning and equitable intervention design across 3 schools over 12 years.● Plan and deliver engaging curriculum enabling students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.● Mobilize student success through instruction resulting in above-average TVAAS growth measures.● Utilize a variety of technological and academic enrichment platforms engaging students in academically rigorous lessons