Matthew R.
White
mwhite@alburnettcsd.org
Work Address Home Address
131 Roosevelt St. 1440 Blairs Ferry Rd. Apt I8
Alburnett, IA 52202 Hiawatha, IA 52233
319.842.2266 563.542.7946
Apt I8
Professional Objective
To obtain a school leadership position that utilizes my abilities in communication, collaboration, curriculum,
instruction, and empathy which will result in a learning environment for students and staff that challenges the
status quo through innovation and positive system of supports
Education
M.A., Educational Leadership, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA July 2018
PK – 12 Principal
PK – 12 Special Education Supervisor
B.A., History - Teaching, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA December 2010
5-12 All Social Sciences
Coaching Authorization
Professional Education Positions
Alburnett Community School District, Alburnett, IA 2011 – Present
Grades 6-12 Social Studies Teacher 2011 – 2017
Lead Teacher for the Pirate Collaborative 2016 – Present
Leadership and Professional Experiences
Leadership Team Member
Formulated reflective questions following instructional rounds to drive professional learning
Tailored the roles and function of individual teacher leadership positions
Modeled progressive teaching techniques as Teacher Development Coach
Conceptualized the framework for effective PLCs at the 2015 PLC conference
Professional Learning Community Leader
Developed agendas for each committee meeting
Facilitated discussions around student achievement and instructional change
Documented minutes from each committee meeting
Project-Based Learning Committee Co-Chair
Co-designed the district’s J-Term, May Term and senior project for grades 6-12
Communicated with staff regarding planning and events
Leadership and Professional Experiences (continued)
Public Speaking
Presented to four surrounding economic development groups about the Pirate Collaborative
Presented to the school board on the development of a new project-based initiative
Scheduling Member
Collaborated with secondary leadership on the formation of the master schedule
Identified and analyzed staff and student scheduling needs
Interview Team Member
Served on the interview team for three open district teaching and coaching positions
Instructional Leadership
Earned certification as a STEM Innovator Teacher through the University of Iowa
Administered the STEM Innovator’s design process within the Pirate Collaborative
Facilitated an innovative model partnering students with local businesses
Collaborated on program improvement with Iowa BIG North and DelCo BEST
Appropriated STEM BEST grant funds to technology and spacing needs
Team-taught a class on marketing the City of Alburnett and the music boosters
Promoted the building of social capital in students through community connections
Facilitated coursework related to ancient civilizations, United States history, world geography,
American government and service learning
Coaching
Facilitated fundamental skill development in players in junior high basketball and baseball
Communicated with parents and players regularly
Coordinated practice times and locations for daily practices
Lifelong Learner
Devised MTSS strategies through online professional learning communities
Delivered professional learning to and with district staff on the design process
Devised reflective continuum for co-teaching through action-research
Enhanced communicative skills through a book study on Crucial Conversations
Attended workshops that include: Understanding by Design, ASCD Advocates for Impact, Competency
Based Education, Prioritizing Standards, High Impact Instruction, Standards-Based Grading, Teaching
Wired Learners
Honors/Awards/Grants
Recipient of the Iowa STEM BEST Grant, $25,000, Alburnett Community 2017
School District – Alburnett
District Teacher of the Year, Alburnett Education Association, Alburnett 2014
Community School District – Alburnett
References
for
Matt White
1440 Blairs Ferry Rd.
Apt. I8
Hiawatha, IA 52233
563.542.7946
Josh Henriksen, Elementary Principal
Alburnett Community School District
131 Roosevelt St
Alburnett, IA 52202
jhenriksen@alburnettcsd.org
W: (319) 842-2261
C: (319) 239-6307
Ken Kasper, Middle/High School Principal
Alburnett Community School District
131 Roosevelt St
Alburnett, IA 52202
kkasper@alburnettcsd.org
W: (319) 842-2263
C: (641) 590-4583
Dr. Dani Trimble, Superintendent
Alburnett Community School District
131 Roosevelt St
Alburnett, IA 52202
dtrimble@alburnettcsd.org
W: (319) 842-2266
C: (712) 369-1599
Dr. Sue Alborn-Yilek, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Northern Iowa
150 Schindler Education Center
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0610
susan.alborn-yilek@uni.edu
W: (319) 273-6264
C: (515) 689-5455
Jere Vyverberg, Principalship Cohort Field Supervisor
University of Northern Iowa
jere.vyverberg@uni.edu
H: (319) 352-4145
C: (319) 404-1060
