Yvette M. Woods
Milwaukee,USA
Summary
An innovative professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion, and excels in strategic planning, curriculum development, and faculty leadership. Possess strong capabilities in conflict resolution, effective communication, and team building. Ready to leverage skills in problem-solving, adaptability, and empathy to enhance educational outcomes and foster an inclusive academic environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Administrative Underfill, Academic Dean, SAT Coordinator, Programmer
Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee, USA
08.2012 - 08.2023
- Analyzed and cross-referenced data from class, district, state, and national assessments to plot educational courses in multiple K3-12 schools to improve scores and provide best practices and Tier2 interventions while implementing PBIS strategies and CCSS lessons
- Mentor and coach for resident and first-year teachers across grade levels and curricular areas
- Established and aligned resources within the district and community to ensure MPS students have access to varied and well-rounded extended learning opportunities while serving as a member of the school Leadership and Assessment team, ELA Chair, LEA, school-wide administrator, and Restorative Practices facilitator/trainer
- Designed, coordinated, and implemented programming for several K3-12 grade school programs, including data retreats/conferences, scheduling, and curriculum designs
- Facilitated bimonthly professional development sessions for staff during staff, department, or district meetings about subject area reforms, including skill building and assessment modification
- Recruited, supervised, observed, and mentored resident teachers in alternative certification programs to fulfill state licensure requirements
- Coached and mentored staff in K -12 schools across grade levels and subject areas; emphasis was placed on assisting those new and struggling professionals in classrooms with curriculum implementation, behavior modification, and interventions through collective data evaluation
- Provided guidance to school leaders and support staff in the absence of administrators while counseling parents and students regarding discipline and academic issues
- Review results from District and state assessments and rewrote educational plans to include a school-wide plan to close the achievement gap
- Created curriculum and rubrics for all subject areas to support student and teacher learning
Education Consultant
The Gravely Group
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Wrote proposals and responses to RFPs for National, Regional, and state Conferences across the country to present new information and cutting-edge strategies and conducted training for administrators, staff, and parents of Head Start programs
- Facilitated 1–3-day training for Administrators, staff, and parents about curriculum, staff development, behavior modification, assessments, and interventions
- Created monthly PD plans for agencies to meet Federal and state stipulations while ensuring fiduciary stability and responsibility for a $3 million budget
- Collaborated with professional organizations nationwide to share resources and data
- Collected and disseminated data results to organizations for program selections and changes
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Transformational and Organizational Leadership
Concordia University
12.2025
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Concordia University
Mequon, WI12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Loyola University
Chicago, IL12.1992
Skills
- Assessment Development & Design
- Accountability manager
- Trainer-of-Trainers
- Data-driven team leader
- Diversity advocacy
- Accreditation compliance
- Academic advising
- Faculty leadership
- Institutional research
- Educational technology
Certification
Wisconsin Teaching Certification, Lifetime, Elementary Education (118), Principal (51)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Consultant
The Gravely Group
12.2013 - 10.2014
Administrative Underfill, Academic Dean, SAT Coordinator, Programmer
Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2023
Wisconsin Teaching Certification, Lifetime, Elementary Education (118), Principal (51)
Doctoral Candidate - Transformational and Organizational Leadership
Concordia University
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Loyola University
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