Dr. Yvette M. White

Results-driven educational leader with more than 20+ years of experience supporting instructional excellence, school operations, student achievement, and continuous school improvement. Experienced in collaborating with principals to implement schoolwide initiatives, support teacher development, coordinate testing programs, monitor attendance, facilitate parent conferences, and promote positive student behavior. Proven success leading PLCs, MTSS initiatives, literacy programs, professional learning, and data-driven decision-making that improve student outcomes.

Skilled in instructional coaching, classroom observations, staff development, school climate improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Georgia Tier I Leadership Certification.

Instructional Coach | MTSS Coordinator | English Teacher - Miller Grove High School | DeKalb County School District

(2015-01)

• Improved student proficiency rates by up to 12%, as measured by MAP, common formative assessments, and EOC benchmark data, by leading data-driven PLCs and implementing targeted instructional interventions.
• Strengthened Tiered Intervention (MTSS) systems, resulting in increased student mastery, by identifying at-risk students and coordinating targeted support plans.
• Designed and facilitated in-service professional development for 70+ teachers, improving instructional alignment and classroom effectiveness.
• Improved instructional quality across classrooms, as evidenced by increased engagement and standards alignment, by conducting coaching cycles, walkthroughs, and feedback sessions.
• Supported school operations, including daily school operations, student scheduling, attendance monitoring, and implementation of district & school policies and procedures, ensuring a structured and compliant learning environment.
• Assisted in teacher support and observation processes, providing feedback aligned to instructional expectations and professional growth goals.
• Promoted positive student behavior and engagement, by supporting classroom management strategies and reinforcing school-wide expectations for discipline and student conduct.
• Collaborated with school leadership to implement CSIP-aligned initiatives, improving instructional consistency and overall student outcomes.
• Facilitate parent conferences to address student attendance, academic concerns, behavior interventions, and school expectations.
• Support implementation of school discipline procedures and restorative practices designed to improve student behavior and engagement.
• Assist in evaluating instructional programs and interventions to determine effectiveness and impact on student achievement.
• Coordinate communication among teachers, parents, counselors, and administrators to resolve student concerns and improve outcomes.
• Increased student achievement by 8–12%, as measured by MAP and benchmark data, by leading data-driven PLCs and targeted literacy interventions.
• Improved instructional quality across classrooms, as evidenced by stronger lesson alignment and engagement, by conducting weekly coaching cycles and walkthroughs.
• Supported teachers in implementing classroom management strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Improved student fluency by 20+ WPM, as measured by Reading Plus, by implementing and monitoring a schoolwide literacy initiative.
• Increased EOC outcomes for SWD students by 3%, by disaggregating data and implementing targeted intervention plans.
• Strengthened Tiered Intervention systems, resulting in increased student mastery, by designing and implementing MTSS frameworks.
• Improved outcomes for struggling learners by creating targeted remediation and progress monitoring plans.
• Collaborated with MTSS teams to develop and monitor intervention plans for students with academic and behavioral needs.
• Strengthened vertical alignment across grades 9–12 by developing pacing guides aligned to GSE standards.
• Led curriculum alignment sessions, increasing instructional consistency across departments.

English Teacher | Department Chair | Curriculum Writer - Pulaski County Special School District, AR

(2010-01 - 2014-12)

• Increased ELA scores by 5%, as measured by PARCC data, by leading data-informed instruction and interventions.
• Improved teacher effectiveness by facilitating PLCs and coaching cycles.
• Strengthened curriculum alignment across grade levels through standards-based planning.

Literacy Coach - Pine Bluff School District, AR

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Increased reading comprehension by 30% by implementing a targeted literacy initiative.
• Secured $100,000 in funding, expanding instructional resources and intervention supports.

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership - American College of Education

Ed.S. - Educational Leadership - Arkansas State University

M.S. - Education - Union University

B.A. - English Education - UAPB