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Yvette Simmons Guillory

Yvette Simmons Guillory

Las Vegas

Summary

Educational leader with a strong history of enhancing student success at Somerset North Las Vegas through innovative instructional strategies and data-driven interventions. Proficient in curriculum development and staff management, creating collaborative environments that promote growth. Experienced in special education compliance, focusing on academic improvement and behavior management. Committed to empowering diverse learners and achieving significant educational outcomes.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice Principal

Somerset North Las Vegas
Las Vegas
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead instructional initiatives, schoolwide systems, and student success programs.
  • Implement data-driven interventions for academic growth and behavior management.

Student Success / Special Education Facilitator

Cadwallader Middle School
Las Vegas
08.2019 - 10.2022
  • Provided instructional coaching, behavior support, and compliance oversight for special education programs.
  • Coordinated interventions, assessments, and staff assignments for high-need student populations.

Teaching & Instructional Leadership

Various Schools
01.1998 - 01.2019
  • Taught Social Studies and Special Education across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
  • Designed differentiated instruction and integrated curriculum to support diverse learners.
  • Managed master schedules, staff assignments, and collaborative instructional models.
  • Served as Testing Coordinator and Special Education Facilitator ensuring compliance.

Dean of Students

Durango High School
Las Vegas
06.2007 - 05.2008
  • Mediated conflicts between students, promoting resolution and understanding among peers.
  • Trained staff on best practices for student engagement and behavior management.

Mathematics Teacher

Clinton Middle School
Clinton
08.1998 - 06.2001
  • Implemented various teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.

Assistant Researcher – Education & Social Services Budgets

Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office
Baton Rouge
01.1992 - 07.1998
  • Conducted research on fiscal policies and legislative proposals.
  • Organized and maintained research databases for easy access and retrieval.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss research priorities and objectives.

Education

M.Ed. - Administrative Leadership

University of Phoenix

M.Ed. - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

B.A. - History

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Teaching & Special Education Certification -

Louisiana State University

Executive Leadership Academy - Cohort 10

Public Education

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional leadership
  • Special education compliance
  • Academic intervention
  • Staff management

Certification

  • Nevada, School Administrator, Secondary Social Studies, Special Education Generalist (2027)
  • Louisiana, Secondary Social Studies & Special Education (Lifetime)

Leadership Achievements

  • Led school from 1-star to 4-star rating in three years under Nevada state standards.
  • Reduced chronic absenteeism from 25% to 8.8% through targeted schoolwide attendance initiatives.
  • Implemented tiered instruction and integrated writing programs, boosting student performance across grade levels.
  • Developed and embedded daily interventions and SBAC bootcamp schedules to accelerate learning outcomes.
  • Established Writing Specials program and consistent schoolwide writing strategies (color-coded system).
  • Restructured grade-level instructional models (2-2-1) to enhance collaboration and targeted instruction.
  • Served as Special Education Facilitator & Testing Coordinator, ensuring compliance and efficient operations.
  • Led PLCs and data-driven instructional practices, aligning professional development with school goals.
  • Conducted education and social services budget research supporting legislative fiscal decisions.

Timeline

Vice Principal

Somerset North Las Vegas
10.2022 - Current

Student Success / Special Education Facilitator

Cadwallader Middle School
08.2019 - 10.2022

Dean of Students

Durango High School
06.2007 - 05.2008

Mathematics Teacher

Clinton Middle School
08.1998 - 06.2001

Teaching & Instructional Leadership

Various Schools
01.1998 - 01.2019

Assistant Researcher – Education & Social Services Budgets

Louisiana Legislative Fiscal Office
01.1992 - 07.1998

M.Ed. - Administrative Leadership

University of Phoenix

M.Ed. - Special Education

Grand Canyon University

B.A. - History

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Teaching & Special Education Certification -

Louisiana State University

Executive Leadership Academy - Cohort 10

Public Education
Yvette Simmons Guillory