About Me
Professional Consulting
My name is Yolanda Whitted, founder of the PhenomTeacher. I know that sometimes teaching English can be challenging, especially when we are teach special populations such as English Language Learners or students in poverty. I created this support system with all English teachers across the globe in mind, with a strong focus on those who teach the Urban or Impoverished Gifted, especially those who are unidentified. Whether you need guidance with research-based strategies and interventions to engage your students or some advice to help you feel more successful, you can cunt on the PhenomTeacher to be your one-stop shop for inspiration and dedication you need to help you channel YOUR inner PhenomTeacher!
News and Tips
December 5, 2016
5 ways to win at Teaching AP English to Urban Students in Poverty
Navigating the classroom when students are carrying so many burdens isn't as difficult as one might think. It's just that, when a teacher who is not from an urban environment searches for a schema or point of reference, he/she may have a difficult time finding a way to do it. Most teachers know they need to identify with their students but how can they do that without crossing a line and causing students to lose respect for them?
July 7, 2015
Ask On: An Amazing 15 Minute Break Activity
Our children, if they feel safe enough, have more questions than many of us can answer. It's summer and as I discussed in an earlier post, our on-level children lose at least two months or more of learning during summer months due to a lack of intellectual activity.
August 3, 2015
The Top 10 Websites to Help Teacher Get Funding for EVERYTHING!
With education funds dwindling (or misappropriated) in the United States, those who love teaching and are amazingly creative/studious often find themselves in schools that either cannot or will not fund advanced technology, teaching supplies, professional development, and/or overseas exposure. It is my hope that these top ten websites can lead teachers to much needed resources to enhance their efficacy and ameliorate their craft.
January 6, 2017
18 Things I'd Tell my 18-year-old Self
A useful tool for instruction is establishing an aesthetic connection between our students and a text-related theme. Many times I use my experiences, and, even my journal entries, to model creative writing, which in many cases is the perfect segue into improving academic writing. Writing a letter to my 18-year-old self was a pleasingly cathartic experience and a moment of gentle redirection.
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Highly Efficacious English Professional with Years of Experience
My CV
Throughout my years as a Educational Consultant, I’ve assisted clients in defining their most complex obstacles, assessing present circumstances, and confronting dilemmas by implementing effective consulting measures. As the area’s most renowned Educational Consultant, I take pride in my academic and professional achievements and am happy to share them with you. Browse through my CV below and get in touch with me today.
Dissertation/Thesis Coach
September 2006-Present
Performs and provides direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; and coordinating and evaluating program activities. Works without supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Researcher/Advocate
August 2006-Present
Independently conducts relevant research pertaining to Gifted and Talented advocacy for special populations in G/T to include but not limited to Dual Exceptional, underserved, unidentified, low SES (high poverty), urban giftedness, creates the framework for professional development, articles, speeches/talks and publications related to Urban Gifted and Talented advocacy.
Head of English, Muscat, Oman
July 2015-October 2015
Monitored teacher instructional content and approach, designed and facilitates professional development curriculum to improve teacher efficacy, designed English Social Studies curriculum English first language learners Grades 5-12, redesigned curriculum for English Grades 11-12 in accordance with the Ministry GED exam, write culturally appropriate content for English Second Language, English First Language, English Literature, facilitate instruction Grade 9 (Cambridge curriculum), 11-12 National Curriculum-Based
AP English Instructional Specialist
October 2015-Current
Support Advanced Placement and Pre-Advanced Placement English teachers in a large urban district of 158,000+ students (86.4% low SES, 93% minority). Writes curriculum, unit plans and lesson plans based on both AP course components and Texas course standards. Writes and facilitates for Ap/Pre-AP English professional development and AP Prep Sessions.
English Teacher
January 2006-October 2015
Provided instruction to urban/low SES and ELL students while also writing curriculum in two U.S. states (North Carolina and Texas) for eight years (teaching AP, Pre-AP, Honors, Standard English, Reading Recovery, Humanities) as well as Cambridge and National Curricula in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Muscat, Oman. I am currently both English Language Arts and Gifted and Talented Certified 8-12 in the state of Texas.
Advanced Placement & Gifted and Talented Program Manager
August 2012-June 2014
Performed and provided direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; and coordinating and evaluating program activities. Worked without supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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Head Curriculum Developer, Institución Educativa Nets USA, LLC
July 2012-July 2014
Under contract, wrote the STAAR-based curriculum (both teacher and student manuals-a total of five manuals and five workbooks) for grades 7-11. The writing project included researching appropriate writings in the public domain, educational standard based on Texas educational and STAAR testing standards, writing the entire curriculum, create each manual to work in conjunction with one another. All teacher’s manuals are annotated for differentiation and submitting the completed work on strict deadlines.
Services I Provide
Educational Counseling
A Comprehensive Approach to Challenging Gifted and Talented students
Curriculum Assistance
Expert Guidance Every Step of the Way
Organization and Planning
Putting You On the Path to Success
Contact Me
Have a particular challenge you’re trying to deal with? Contact me today and let me help you get you back on track!
Dallas, TX, USA
(469) 818-2987