Margot Miranda
Newton
Summary
International Coaching Federation, ACC with over 15 years of results-oriented experience across a variety of functions and altitudes. Strong background in transformative leadership coaching from the individual to the organizational level.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temp Managing Director, Program
Teach For America
Washington
01.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded onboarding strategy for inaugural regional corps of 25 new teachers, coordinating with national and regional teams to ensure readiness for pre-service training and hiring.
- Built scalable systems for school partnership development, aligning resources to ensure seamless practicum and certification readiness.
- Conducted research with national pre-service team and 6 similarly sized regions to build a vision for summer school, including staffing
- Designed and authored the monthly alumni newsletter, leveraging engaging content and strategic communications to strengthen alumni engagement and community connections to over 1,000 alumni.
Senior Manager, Academics
TNTP
North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Partner with school districts to advocate for, manage, and implement models aimed to raise the quality of classroom instruction for all students through the development and implementation of academic strategies that improve outcomes for students at scale
- Coach teachers and district leaders to develop and execute a comprehensive academic strategy including research-based inclusive practices for diverse learners
- Design and lead regular cycles of teacher and school leader professional learning, observation and feedback, and student work analysis to improve instruction and student outcomes
Special and General Education Consultant
Self-Employed
New York, New Orleans, Seattle, Newton
01.2015 - Current
- Tutor students and consult with families and schools to increase academic performance and essential competencies
- Engage students to set goals, evaluate their progress and hold themselves accountable
- Identify both risks and progress areas with all relevant stakeholders to build strong relationships and gain consensus
- Executed data-driven practices to move student from failing to receiving Success Academy Scholar designation top 20 (out of over 7,000 students) in academic growth
Director, Senior Coach and Regional Wellness Expert
Teach For America
New Orleans
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded 1-on-1 and group leadership and wellness coaching to over 100 new and experienced professionals
- Designed and managed the learning strategy across 11 organizations including first in class monthly professional development
- Recruited, trained, and provided development through completion to 14 fellows to coach 35 professionals to excellence in pedagogy and quarterly leadership KPIs:
- 100% of coaches reporting growth on coaching for excellence rubric
- 10% of coaches reporting that they would recommend program to a friend
- 95% of professionals in program reporting satisfaction with support
- Facilitated talent advising by analyzing the needs of the recruitment pipeline for the national enterprise to recruit, screen, and interview new candidates based on a rigorous, data-driven selection process
Senior Manager, Coach and Regional Wellness Expert
Teach For America
New Orleans
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Conceptualized and led comprehensive wellness learning experience impacting over 2,000 professionals and 250 staff members
- Directed the development for over 200 new professionals through live and virtual observations as well as video classes, live learning experiences, and online courses
- Cultivated strong partnerships and buy-in from peers, organizational leaders, and stakeholders to lead and manage projects
- Defined KPIs, set targets, and led a company-wide resiliency program which resulted in 100% of participants reporting strong community building and meaningful identity development
- Diagnosed problem of poor mental health and led mental health initiative, resulting in 75% growth in self-reported efficacy
Special Education Teacher, Mentor Teacher
Democracy Prep Public Schools
New York
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Instructed math and SEL using both integrated co-teaching and pullout models for students with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances. Wrote Individualized Education Plans, organized and led IEP team meetings. Coached first-year teachers, providing extensive and targeted feedback as well as daily debriefs.
- Achieved 66% grade-wide increase on Math Achievement Network Exam scores
Adjunct Professor
Hunter College of the City University of New York
New York
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Planned and facilitated all sessions for a semester-long graduate-level course for over 200 students in special education instruction. Formally evaluated students through ongoing course assignments and classroom observations.
Manager, Coach and Leadership Development
Teach For America
New York
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Created and executed comprehensive coaching strategies through awareness and self-evaluation
- 85% of corps members reported they were proud to be a part of Teach For America compared to regional average of 38%
- 80% of corps members reported that they felt valued by Teach For America compared to regional average of 36%
Special Education Teacher
Teach for America/NYC Department of Education
New York
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Instructed Math, ELA, Social Studies, and SEL in both self-contained and Integrated Co-Teaching Teaching classrooms of students with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances.
- Achieved 82% class mastery of NYS math standards and 2.04 years average class reading growth per year
- Founded and led a track and field program for 20 girls in grades 5-8 to travel and compete in the Colgate Women’s Games (the nation’s largest amateur track and field series)
Education
ICF, ACC - Essentials And Signature Programs
Lumia Coaching Certification
New Orleans01-2026
Post Baccalaureate - Pre-Health Studies Program
New York University
New York01-2013
M.S. Ed - Middle School Special and General Education Dual Certification
Bank Street College of Education
New York01-2013
B.A. with Honors - Psychology and Spanish
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina01-2007
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, Zoom, Asana, and Calendly
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Team leadership and Coaching
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
International Coaching Federation, Associate Certified Coach
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience: Certified Jivamukti 300 Hour Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher; Certified CrossFit Level 1 Coach; Two-Time New York City Marathon competitor
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Temp Managing Director, Program
Teach For America
01.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Academics
TNTP
01.2022 - Current
Director, Senior Coach and Regional Wellness Expert
Teach For America
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Manager, Coach and Regional Wellness Expert
Teach For America
01.2018 - 01.2021
Special and General Education Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher, Mentor Teacher
Democracy Prep Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2014
Adjunct Professor
Hunter College of the City University of New York
01.2010 - 01.2011
Manager, Coach and Leadership Development
Teach For America
01.2009 - 01.2011
Special Education Teacher
Teach for America/NYC Department of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
Post Baccalaureate - Pre-Health Studies Program
New York University
M.S. Ed - Middle School Special and General Education Dual Certification
Bank Street College of Education
B.A. with Honors - Psychology and Spanish
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ICF, ACC - Essentials And Signature Programs
Lumia Coaching Certification