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YEVETTE WEST

YEVETTE WEST

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Aspiring principal with 24 years of experience elevating instruction, improving student outcomes, and leading collaborative, equity‑centered school systems. Proven Assistant Principal skilled in coaching, data‑driven decision‑making, and designing effective supports for all learners. Known for strategic, steady leadership and strong partnerships with staff, families, and the community.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Woodbridge, VA
01.2023 - Current
  • Transformed Science CLT practices, leading the shift from 0% to 100% implementation of a common planning document.
  • Special Education Administrator for Student Support Team, Eligibility, and IEP processes.
  • State Testing Coordinator to ensure efficacy during high security testing windows.
  • Teacher of the Year Candidate Evaluator

Teacher on Special Assignment

Early Childhood Special Education
Woodbridge, VA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Administrator of Child Find team during intervention, eligibility and IEP meetings with 98% parent participation.
  • CLASS Certified Reliable observer Pre-K – 3rd Grade
  • Liaison between parents, educators and evaluation teams during special education process.

Multi-tiered Intervention Specialist

Special Education Department
Woodbridge, VA
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Developed and maintained professional, courteous and effective working relationships as Administrative Designee for Early Childhood Special Education office in support of Eligibility and IEP development.
  • Provided essential research-based tiered interventions to at-risk students with weekly progress monitoring for student growth.

Educator

Neabsco Elementary School
Woodbridge, VA
2001 - 01.2019

· Provided 18 years of high‑quality instruction across grades K–5, contributing to consistent student growth in literacy, numeracy, and behavior.

· Served as Grade Level Lead Teacher across multiple grade levels (K, 1, 3, 5), improving team collaboration, pacing alignment, and data‑driven decision‑making.

· Strengthened schoolwide literacy practices through training in Orton‑Gillingham, Jan Richardson Guided Reading, SPOT K–2, Lessons in Literacy, and Mentor Institute.

· Enhanced classroom culture and school climate through PBIS work and Restorative Practices training.

· Contributed to school initiatives via active leadership on the Literacy Committee, Baldrige Committee, and Schoolwide Improvement Committee.

· Led targeted academic support as Supervisor for SOL After‑School Tutoring (grades 3–5), improving student preparation and outcomes.

· Served as Site‑Based Summer School Principal (2006), overseeing staff, scheduling, student services, and program operations.

Education

Master of Arts - Education: Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
05-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Services

Marymount University
Arlington, VA
05-1999

Skills

  • Strong leadership presence
  • Continuous Improvement driven
  • Understanding of tiered research-based interventions
  • Relationship building & Family Engagement
  • Strong collaborator, consultant, and coach
  • Organization and Time management

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
01.2023 - Current

Teacher on Special Assignment

Early Childhood Special Education
01.2022 - 01.2023

Multi-tiered Intervention Specialist

Special Education Department
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Human Services

Marymount University

Educator

Neabsco Elementary School
2001 - 01.2019

Master of Arts - Education: Administration and Supervision

University of Phoenix