Tiffany Samimi
Marietta
Summary
Instructional leader and experienced educator with a strong record of advancing student achievement and strengthening instructional practice through Science of Reading-aligned instruction, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative leadership. Proven ability to design and facilitate professional learning, lead PLCs, and support teachers in implementing structured literacy practices that improve outcomes for diverse learners. Experienced in building instructional coherence across classrooms, developing standards-aligned curriculum and assessments, and contributing to system-wide literacy priorities. Skilled in supporting both student learning and adult learning through modeling, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL ELA Teacher | Instructional Leader | PLC & Literacy Leadership
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Marietta, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Design and facilitate professional learning for staff focused on instructional practices and structured literacy, modeling strategies, guiding implementation, and supporting teachers through instructional shifts.
- Lead weekly PLC and data cycles across the ELA department, analyzing student performance trends to identify instructional needs and drive targeted Tier I and Tier II responses.
- Support teachers in implementing Science of Reading-aligned structured literacy practices through collaborative planning, modeling, and ongoing instructional support, strengthening alignment and access to grade-level content across classrooms.
- Model Science of Reading-aligned instruction to support the implementation of structured literacy practices across classrooms.
- Develop and calibrate curriculum and common assessments aligned to Georgia ELA standards, ensuring consistency in rigor, learning targets, and expectations across classrooms.
- Design instructional materials with intentional scaffolds and extensions to ensure access to grade-level content for students with varying language proficiency and literacy needs.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of the Sheltered ESOL program for newcomer students, supporting measurable increases in ACCESS growth (18.4% to 31.48% in year one and 45.24% in year two).
- Use student performance data and progress monitoring to inform instructional planning, intervention decisions, and continuous improvement across classrooms.
- Apply Science of Reading-aligned practices to support students with significant language and literacy gaps, including multilingual learners and students requiring targeted intervention.
- Support district literacy priorities by contributing to curriculum alignment, vertical coherence, and system-wide instructional consistency.
- Serve on the School Governance Team (SGT), contributing to strategic planning, instructional priorities, and school improvement efforts.
- Lead interdisciplinary team operations, ensuring effective collaboration, communication, and coordinated student support systems.
- Coordinate schoolwide academic programs, including Spelling Bee and Yearbook, supporting student engagement and school culture.
Education
Tier I Educational Leadership -
University of West Georgia
05-2026
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
05-2021
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Library Media (P–12)
University of West Georgia
12-2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Middle Grades Education
Kennesaw State University
05-2013
Skills
- Science of Reading & Structured Literacy Implementation
- PLC Facilitation & Instructional Leadership
- Professional Learning Design & Facilitation
- Data Analysis, Progress Monitoring & Instructional Response
- Curriculum Development & Standards Alignment
- Tiered Instruction & Intervention Support
- Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support
- Multilingual Learner & Diverse Learner Support
Certification
- Middle Grades Language Arts (4–8)
- Middle Grades Social Science (4–8)
- ESOL (P–12)
- School Librarian (P–12)
- Instructional Technology
- Educational Leadership Certificate (Tier I) – Expected 2026
- Dyslexia Endorsement
- AIM Institute for Learning & Research: AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading – Secondary (2025)
- IB MYP Language & Literature Category 2 Training (2022)
Timeline
ESOL ELA Teacher | Instructional Leader | PLC & Literacy Leadership
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
01.2019 - Current
Tier I Educational Leadership -
University of West Georgia
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Instructional Technology
University of West Georgia
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Library Media (P–12)
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Middle Grades Education
Kennesaw State University
HONORS & RECOGNITION
Teacher of the Year, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, 2025–2026