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MARVYN C. WHITE

Denton,USA

Summary

Devoted, affirmative and resourceful professional educator with the ability to: motivate and empower others to achieve their full academic and personal potential; work collaboratively with all staff to ensure a progressive culture of success; create and implement curriculum designed to meet state standards as well as the needs of diverse learners; manage difficult situations through goal setting, expectations and clear communication with all stakeholders. Meticulous educational and core knowledge include[s]

Knowledgeable of special education with robust background in educational leadership, fostering academic achievement and staff development. Enhanced student performance and cultivated positive school culture through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive school improvement and ensure operational efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Frisco Independent School District
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
  • Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
  • Led special education department

Principal

Tomas Rivera Elementary School
06.2019 - 01.2023
  • Plan and direct the overall learning environment of the school with 640 students (Pre-K-Grade 5) and 75 faculty members
  • Prepare the school’s annual budget in consultation with the finance officer and establish benchmarks for teachers and personnel to achieve.
  • Establish and maintain a learning climate that is conducive for optimum student performance.
  • Manage and ensure that the building has adequate inventories of school property, attendance committee, and work with parents to improve student attendance.
  • Introduce programs to improve student achievement and motivated faculty
  • Conduct daily instructional walkthroughs to ensure that curriculum and pedagogical strategies are effectively implemented, as well as conference with teachers individually to provide meaningful feedback of instructional practices, focused professional development, and strengthened classroom management.
  • Implement K12 Summit learning for dual language learners
  • Create and implement new teacher on-site training to support new and veteran teachers through mentor lessons, co-teaching and by gathering and providing appropriate resources.
  • Student Discipline: reading and interpreting referral documents, counseling students, notifying and involving parents and assigning consequences.
  • Student Attendance: Disaggregate attendance data, inform and educate students of attendance policies, assign consequences, collaborate with attendance liaison attendance committee, and work with parents to improve student attendance.
  • Provide whole group training to faculty and staff to facilitate the effective use of technology integration, proficiency with strategies and programs aligned with district/campus initiatives, and best practices.
  • Facilitate in Professional Learning Communities for disaggregating assessment data, planning rigorous and engaging activities for students, developing aligned assessments, and supporting needs based professional development.
  • Train teachers and implement TTESS appraisal instrument.
  • Coach and develop assistant principals.
  • Implementation of school wide DMTSS program
  • Create and foster new and old community partnerships.
  • Increase employee retention by 90%.
  • Increase staff engagement by average of 60% on survey responses.
  • Increase in number of minority EXPO students.
  • Implementation of Campus Needs Assessment and Campus Improvement Plan
  • Transformed culture and climate on campus

Assistant Principal

Navo Middle School
06.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assist the building principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations including:
  • Conduct daily instructional walkthroughs to ensure that curriculum and pedagogical strategies are effectively implemented, as well as, conference with teachers individually to provide meaningful feedback of instructional practices, focused professional development, and strengthened classroom management.
  • Coach and mentor teachers in successfully implementing best practices and standards-based strategies to improve overall student success.
  • Create and implement new teacher on-site training to support new and veteran teachers through mentor lessons, co-teaching and by gathering and providing appropriate resources.
  • Student Discipline: reading and interpreting referral documents, counseling students, notifying and involving parents and assigning consequences.
  • Student Attendance: Disaggregate attendance data, inform and educate students of attendance policies, assign consequences, collaborate with attendance liaison attendance committee, and work with parents to improve student attendance.
  • Provide whole and small-group training to faculty and staff to facilitate the effective use of technology integration, proficiency with strategies and programs aligned with district/campus initiatives, and best practices.
  • Participate in Professional Learning Communities for disaggregating assessment data, planning rigorous and engaging activities for students, developing aligned assessments, and supporting needs based professional development.
  • Train teachers and implement TTESS appraisal instrument
  • Special Education and Social Studies Department Administrative Lead
  • Audit student IEPs to ensure appropriate student placement.
  • Train teachers on campus and district special education policies and procedures.
  • Hire and train special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
  • Monitor the delivery of special education programs and services to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.
  • Collaborate with Special Education Supervisor, Principal, and Area Superintendent to assess staffing needs.
  • Engage special education staff in the study and implementation of effective teaching practices.
  • Orchestrate and facilitate social studies PLCs for implementation.
  • Observe mentor and hold accountable teachers and social studies regarding best practices in instruction.
  • Increase of 10 % academic achievement on the social studies STAAR test by special education students.

Assistant Principal

Hughes Middle School
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assist the building principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations including:
  • Conduct daily instructional walkthroughs to ensure that curriculum and pedagogical strategies are effectively implemented, as well as, conference with teachers individually to provide meaningful feedback of instructional practices, focused professional development, and strengthened classroom management.
  • Coach and mentor teachers in successfully implementing best practices and standards-based strategies to improve overall student success.
  • Create and implement new teacher on-site training to support new and veteran teachers through mentor lessons, co-teaching and by gathering and providing appropriate resources.
  • Student Discipline: reading and interpreting referral documents, counseling students, notifying and involving parents and assigning consequences.
  • Student Attendance: Disaggregate attendance data, inform and educate students of attendance policies, assign consequences, collaborate with attendance liaison attendance committee, and work with parents to improve student attendance.
  • Provide whole and small-group training to faculty and staff to facilitate the effective use of technology integration, proficiency with strategies and programs aligned with district/campus initiatives, and best practices.
  • Participate in Professional Learning Communities for disaggregating assessment data, planning rigorous and engaging activities for students, developing aligned assessments, and supporting needs based professional development.
  • Train teachers and implement TTESS appraisal instrument
  • AVID Campus Coordinator
  • Facilitate AVID site team meetings. Complete and update AVID initial self-study/progress reports.
  • Disaggregate data and create campus smart goals for AVID sites.
  • Create job descriptions and hire AVID tutors.
  • Operate budget of AVID program.
  • Facilitate AVID tutorology.
  • Attend and participate in AVID informational sessions.
  • Work with campus principals and district curriculum department to coordinate AVID initiatives centered on curriculum design and delivery.
  • Implement AVID district initiatives including: Campus-wide use of Cornell Notes, binders, WICOR strategies, and Professional Learning Communities.

Assistant Principal

Gainesville Middle School
05.2012 - 06.2014
  • Intern in February 2012-June 2012
  • Assist the building principal in overall administration of instructional program and campus level operations including:
  • Conduct daily instructional walkthroughs to ensure that curriculum and pedagogical strategies are effectively implemented, as well as, conference with teachers individually to provide meaningful feedback of instructional practices, focused professional development, and strengthened classroom management.
  • Coach and mentor teachers in successfully implementing best practices and standards-based strategies to improve overall student success.
  • Provide support for new and veteran teachers through mentor lessons, co-teaching and by gathering and providing appropriate resources.
  • Student Discipline: reading and interpreting referral documents, counseling students, notifying and involving parents and assigning consequences.
  • Student Attendance: Disaggregate attendance data, inform and educate students of attendance policies, assign consequences, collaborate with attendance liaison attendance committee, and work with parents to improve student attendance.
  • Provide whole and small-group training to faculty and staff to facilitate the effective use of technology integration, proficiency with strategies and programs aligned with district/campus initiatives, and best practices.
  • Participate in Professional Learning Communities for the purpose of disaggregating assessment data, planning rigorous and engaging activities for students, developing aligned assessments, and supporting needs based professional development.
  • Campus Testing Coordinator
  • Assist the district with testing campus wide.
  • Coordinate testing with district testing coordinator and campus counselors, including management of TELPAS, District Benchmarks, and state standardized test.
  • Aid in the training and execution of TELPAS.
  • AVID District Director
  • Facilitate AVID site team meetings. Complete and update AVID initial self-study/progress reports.
  • Disaggregate data and create campus smart goals for AVID sites.
  • Create job descriptions and hire AVID tutors.
  • Operate budget of AVID program.
  • Facilitate AVID tutorology.
  • Attend and participate in AVID informational sessions.
  • Work with campus principals and district curriculum department to coordinate AVID initiatives centered on curriculum design and delivery.
  • Implement AVID district initiatives including: Campus-wide use of Cornell Notes, binders, Cross-Curricular Writing Program, TeachScape, WICOR strategies, StudyIsland, RTI and Professional Learning Communities.
  • Attend and participate in training: AVID District Leadership 1 and 2, and Rigor workshop.

AVID/Speech Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Gainesville High School
08.2010 - 06.2013
  • Maintained classroom records, grading, lesson planning and implementation.
  • Taught high school speech in classes of 20-25 students.
  • Taught high school AVID in classes of 18 to 23 students.
  • Effectively integrated technology into the classroom setting to promote student achievement and success.
  • Created campus smart goals for AVID program.
  • Sponsored extracurricular activities: Freshman class, One-Act Play, Rachel’s Challenge, and U.I.L. speaking competitions.
  • AVID Site Coordinator
  • Developed and led AVID program at GHS.
  • Cultivated a campus climate focusing on a sense of college readiness and higher-level thinking.
  • Supported all student groups on campus through recognition, participation and encouragement. Managed all communications with parents, staff and community.
  • Planned all AVID activities including; college field trips, guest speakers, AVID pep rallies, parent involvement events, school spirit days, and many community service/involvement activities.
  • Successfully managed budget, fundraisers and physical resources for AVID program. Served as AVID site team coordinator.

Speech/ Resource English Language Arts Teacher

Gainesville Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Maintained classroom records, grading, lesson planning and implementation.
  • Effectively integrated technology into the classroom setting to promote student achievement and success.
  • TELPAS: Worked collaboratively to streamline the collection, verifying, and rating of student writing samples.
  • Taught middle school speech in classes of 20-26 students.
  • Taught middle school students, in an inclusive setting, focusing on differentiated instruction and student-centered learning objectives.
  • Aided in the training and execution of TELPAS. Selected as member of the Transformational Leadership Committee.
  • Helped construct district’s mission and vision statement.
  • Helped establish and create district action plan.

Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Stephen F. Austin University
08-2025

M.Ed. - Educational Technology Leadership

Lamar University
05.2015

M.S. - Higher Education Administration

Texas A & M University Commerce
05.2013

B.A. - Communication Studies

University of North Texas
05.2009

Skills

  • Inclusive Classroom Practices/Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Instructional Coaching/Technology Integration
  • MTSS Transformation and Development
  • Special Education Programs and Services
  • Professional Learning Community Facilitation
  • Professional Development Design and Delivery/Budget Planning and Management
  • Community Involvement and Communication/Classroom Management

Accomplishments

    Regional TRiO Achiever Award Recepient

Timeline

Principal

Frisco Independent School District
01.2023 - Current

Principal

Tomas Rivera Elementary School
06.2019 - 01.2023

Assistant Principal

Navo Middle School
06.2016 - 05.2019

Assistant Principal

Hughes Middle School
06.2014 - 06.2016

Assistant Principal

Gainesville Middle School
05.2012 - 06.2014

AVID/Speech Teacher/Special Education Teacher

Gainesville High School
08.2010 - 06.2013

Speech/ Resource English Language Arts Teacher

Gainesville Middle School
01.2010 - 01.2013

M.Ed. - Educational Technology Leadership

Lamar University

M.S. - Higher Education Administration

Texas A & M University Commerce

B.A. - Communication Studies

University of North Texas

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Stephen F. Austin University

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