Yolanda Webb
Nashville
Summary
Innovative educational leader dedicated to boosting student achievement through strategic curriculum development and instructional coaching. Specializes in creating impactful professional development programs that enhance teaching practices. Utilizes student data to establish instructional goals and apply evidence-based interventions. Focused on cultivating an inclusive school culture and fostering collaboration among staff, students, families, and the community.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
KIPP Nashville College Preparatory Elementary
Nashville
06.2025 - Current
- Led school-wide discipline systems and student culture initiatives to maintain high-expectations, achievement-oriented culture.
- Coach and develop teachers through weekly instructional coaching and professional development focused on classroom culture and academic growth.
- Collaborate with the principal to monitor academic progress, coordinate assessments, and analyze data to inform instructional decisions.
- Fostered strong family partnerships through engagement strategies and workshops, improving communication between school and home.
- Implemented equity-centered leadership practices to strengthen inclusive relationships among students, staff, and families.
Instructional Coach
KIPP Nashville College Preparatory Elementary
Nashville
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Design and lead targeted professional development based on observed instructional needs and assist teachers in collaborative lesson planning, sharing of instructional strategies, and the integration of best practices to meet diverse student needs.
- Conduct weekly classroom observations, providing actionable feedback to teachers on instructional practices, classroom management, and student engagement, driving continuous improvement.
- Provided individualized coaching and mentoring to teachers, including new and struggling educators, to develop and refine instructional practices.
- Supported implementation and alignment of district curriculum standards and instructional strategies with state standards, ensuring equitable education access and quality for all students.
- Analyzed formative and summative assessment data with teachers to guide instructional decisions, identify student needs, and implement effective interventions, monitoring instructional effectiveness and providing targeted feedback on student progress.
- Serve as an active member of the school leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and the development of school-wide instructional goals.
Lead Teacher
East End Preparatory
Nashville
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Scaffolded, target-aligned, internalized, and implemented a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum.
- Analyzed student assessments and independent work to plan targeted instruction and interventions.
- Supported peers and new staff through feedback, data analysis, and skill modeling to foster student growth and achievement.
- Guided families with resources to enhance their partnership with the school in supporting student success.
Lead Teacher
Purpose Preparatory Academy
Nashville
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Motivated to close the academic achievement gap by providing rigorous and targeted instruction in each core subject to meet the academic needs of every student.
- Modeled and taught high expectations, ensuring students developed academic skills and positive character traits to prepare for college.
- Developed a bank of differentiated lesson plans and a comprehensive scope and sequence to guide teachers in implementing core values in the classroom.
Lead Teacher
North Head
Nashville
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Led implementation of educational aspects of Head Start program, creating diverse classroom and outdoor activities that fostered inclusive learning.
- Guided peers and teacher assistants in data analysis to identify misconceptions, enabling targeted reteaching of essential skills.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, General Family and Consumer Sciences, Child and Family Studies
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Development and Family Studies, Health and Human Performance
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2014
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership Prek-12 Administration
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Program development
- Curricula implementation
- Lesson Creation and Planning
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Data analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Family engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement
- Operational Oversight
- Childhood education
- Student and family relationships
- Instructional coaching
Accomplishments
- Capitol Hill No. 133, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA.
- Core Value Curriculum Developer
- Troop 5960 Girls Scout Leader
Timeline
Assistant Principal
KIPP Nashville College Preparatory Elementary
06.2025 - Current
Instructional Coach
KIPP Nashville College Preparatory Elementary
07.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Teacher
East End Preparatory
07.2021 - 06.2024
Lead Teacher
Purpose Preparatory Academy
07.2019 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher
North Head
05.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, General Family and Consumer Sciences, Child and Family Studies
University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Development and Family Studies, Health and Human Performance
Middle Tennessee State University
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership Prek-12 Administration
Tennessee State University