Charliena Latoya White
St. John’s
Summary
Accomplished education and governance leader with a proven record of driving excellence in teaching, training, and institutional reform. As former Speaker of the House of Montserrat, successfully led transformative initiatives that strengthened parliamentary operations, transparency, and youth engagement. Brings over 25 years of international experience in education, curriculum design, leadership, and policy development, with measurable success in improving student performance and institutional outcomes. Recognized as an inspiring keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer, known for developing others and delivering meaningful results across education, governance, and community advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
- Current
- Consulted with schools on curriculum design, behavior management systems, and teacher development strategies.
- Delivered keynote addresses for school graduations, teacher training workshops, and education conferences, inspiring educators to improve outcomes and student engagement.
- Served as a part-time tutor at the Montserrat Technical College, training early childhood educators in child development, pedagogy, and classroom management.
Assistant Manager
Tropical Mansion Suites
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations and ensuring exceptional guest service standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and meet operational needs.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined front desk procedures and reduced wait times.
- Analyzed guest feedback to identify areas for improvement, driving enhancements in service quality.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Co-Founder & Director
Excellence Academy Tutoring Services
01.2020 - Current
- Co-founded and manage a successful tutoring academy supporting 80+ primary students annually.
- Designed and implemented literacy and numeracy programmes that led to measurable improvements in exam performance.
- Curated and delivered summer enrichment programmes that strengthened academic confidence and community participation.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Government of Montserrat
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Secured £2 million in funding for the long-awaited Parliament Building Project, advancing it to the design phase after 30 years without a permanent home.
- Organized the historic first visit of a sitting UK Speaker to Montserrat, strengthening collaboration and international recognition.
- Served on the Commonwealth Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Committee, helping to revitalize operations and modernize its constitution.
- Partnered with the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament to create an 8-year Strategic Plan for the Montserrat Parliament.
- Led benchmarking and reform efforts that modernized operations and implemented key recommendations to strengthen governance.
- Secured £10,000 for streaming equipment, expanding transparency through live public access to parliamentary proceedings.
- Finalized revised Standing Orders and introduced a Parliamentary Logo and Merchandise, modernizing the institution’s identity and engagement.
- Developed the 'Parliament and Me' programme and authored the companion children’s book, introducing students ages 8–10 to parliamentary democracy.
Campaign Manager and Political Writer
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Served as Campaign Manager and Political Writer for a successful parliamentary candidate who won two consecutive elections with the highest popular vote.
- Developed and executed comprehensive campaign strategies, including message development, voter outreach, and public relations.
- Crafted speeches, press statements, and policy messaging that strengthened the candidate’s public image and issue-based credibility.
- Coordinated volunteer teams, media appearances, and digital engagement efforts that contributed to decisive electoral victories.
Elementary School Teacher
Government of Montserrat
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Improved national exam scores by 10% through strategic instruction, assessment reform, and curriculum alignment.
- Curated and implemented a school-wide behaviour management system that enhanced student discipline and engagement.
- Contributed to the revision of the National Curriculum, focusing on student-centered and inclusive learning approaches.
- Mentored and supported teachers in adopting innovative teaching and assessment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition and Wellness
Andrews University
Michigan01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Andrews University
Michigan01.2001
Associate Degree - Teacher Training
Caribbean Union College
01.1998
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Curriculum development
- Public administration oversight
- Behavioral performance optimization
- Collaborative team management
- Public relations strategy
- Program development and evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance analysis
- Staff scheduling
Affiliations
- Steering Committee Member, Commonwealth Women’s Parliamentary Association (2020–2024)
- President, Montserrat Union of Teachers (2018–2020)
- General Secretary, Montserrat Union of Teachers (2017–2018)
Certification
change management
Train the trainers
coaching
classroom management
parliamentary procedures
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Tropical Mansion Suites
04.2024 - Current
Co-Founder & Director
Excellence Academy Tutoring Services
01.2020 - Current
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Government of Montserrat
01.2020 - 01.2024
Campaign Manager and Political Writer
01.2019 - 01.2024
Elementary School Teacher
Government of Montserrat
01.2014 - 01.2020
Consultant
- Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Andrews University
Associate Degree - Teacher Training
Caribbean Union College
Master of Science - Nutrition and Wellness
Andrews University