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Ricki White

@rickiwhite

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Youth services coordinator and educator focused on program development and impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can manage youth programs, oversee grants, mentor learners, and grow instructional skills in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

I am a dedicated youth services coordinator and educator with progressive experience in program supervision, grant management, and direct instructional support. I earned an Associate of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of English, graduating summa cum laude, and studied 15th–16th century English and history at St. Anne's College, Oxford.

In my current role I supervise and coordinate two programs supported by three grants, managing roughly 100 yearly enrollments and producing quarterly and annual reports. I am proficient with Microsoft and Google suites, Canva, Adobe, and the EmpowOR database, and bring strengths in writing, editing, organization, scheduling, and decision-making.

I have classroom and tutoring experience, a background in early childhood education, and leadership experience in supervisory roles. I am completing TEFL/ESL certification (expected April 2026) to expand my instructional capabilities and better serve diverse learners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Youth Services Coordinator

Current

People Incorporated

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Supervise and coordinate two youth programs across three grants serving ~100 annual enrollments; manage scheduling, quarterly and annual reporting, and stakeholder communications to ensure program compliance and outcomes.

Program Coordination Grant Management Reporting Microsoft Office Google Workspace Canva EmpowOR Communication Time Management

Youth Services Specialist

People Incorporated

Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Implemented tutoring services funded by a grant, serving ~10 annual enrollments; maintained program records, conducted quarterly reporting, and supported participant outcomes through individualized instruction.

Tutoring Program Delivery Microsoft Office Google Workspace Adobe EmpowOR Scheduling Communication

Early Childhood Educator

Tennessee Avenue Childcare Center

Aug 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year)

K4 teacher responsible for curriculum implementation aligned with state and federal standards, classroom management, and reporting on child development and program outcomes.

Classroom Management Early Childhood Education Reporting Communication Organization

Shift Supervisor

Crossroads Coffeehouse

Aug 2018 - May 2019 (9 months)

Supervised shifts and daily cafe operations, managed register and equipment maintenance, resolved customer issues, and performed opening and closing procedures.

Customer Service Cash Handling Equipment Maintenance Problem Solving

Barista Shift Lead

Umbra Coffee, LLC

Sep 2017 - Jul 2018 (10 months)

Operated solo shifts overseeing daily cafe operations, customer service, register duties, equipment upkeep, and opening/closing responsibilities.

Solo Shift Management Customer Service Cash Handling Equipment Maintenance Problem Solving

Cafe Barista

Books-A-Million

Sep 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Provided customer service and sales support, resolved customer concerns, organized stock and merchandise, and met store performance expectations.

Customer Service Sales Merchandising Store Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TEFL/ESL Certification

TEFL/ESL Certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

In-progress TEFL/ESL certification expected to be completed by April 2026.

Mary Baldwin University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Nominee for Simpson Award

Completed the Virginia Program at Oxford University summer 2024 through St. Anne's College studying 15th and 16th century English and History; graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Welch College

Associate of Arts, English Literature

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Activities and societies: Junior Class President; President of English Club (Junior Year); Member of Elizabeth Sonnet Society

Completed an Associate of Arts in English Literature and graduated Summa Cum Laude; served as Junior Class President and President of the English Club.