Misty Byrd
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Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social
and academic growth and development of every student.
An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that
will capture a child's imagination and breed success.
Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child's learning styles and abilities are addressed.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff
and parents.
Objective: To find a position in education teaching in the classroom, art or an office position
Education & Qualifications
Dawson County High School: Dawsonville, GA: College Prep
Missouri State University: 2006-2008 Bachelors in Elementary Education
Missouri Initial Teaching Certificate: Elementary (1-6) and Art (k-12)
Missouri State University Dean's List- 5 consecutive semesters
Professional Teaching Experience
2008, August-December ELE 425/426, Supervised Student Teaching, Webster Elementary, grade
3, Marshfield, MO and Logan-Rogersville, grade 4, Rogersville, MO
Created, planned, and implemented lessons in all subject areas involving direct instruction,
inquiry learning and investigation.
Participated in all aspects of school day including planning, grading, and housekeeping.
2008, March-May ELE 400 Practicum, Bingham Elementary, grade 2, Springfield, MO
Created, planned, and implemented lessons in science and mathematics involving inquiry
learning and investigation.
Participated in all aspects of school day on Tuesdays and Thursdays
2007, September-December RDG 421 Practicum, Fordland Elementary, Reading Recovery, Fordland,
MO
Created, planned, and implemented lessons in Communication Arts
Participated in all aspects of school day on Thursdays and Fridays
2006, September-December ELE 302 Practicum, Fordland Elementary, grade 1, Fordland, MO
Participated in all aspects of school day on Mondays and Wednesdays
Assisted teacher in grading and lessons
Employment
August 2009-present Substitute Teacher, Springfield, MO
January 2009-present Substitute Teacher, Seymour, MO
August 2007-Present Substitute Teacher, Fordland/Logan-Rogersville, MO
July 2002-February 2004 Office Assistant, Liberty Mutual, Gainesville, GA
July 2001- February 2002 OneYear-Old Teacher, Primrose School, Gainesville, GA
Career Development
Beginning a Successful School Year: Dr. Kara Swofford (2008)
Dynamic and Creative Instruction (Direct and Inquiry Methods): Peggy Auvil (2008)
Love and Logic: Malinda Reagan (2008)
Differentiating instruction in a Whole Group Setting: Cheryl Dick (2008)
Brain-Based Learning and Cooperative Learning: Shari Mathews (2008)
Balanced Literacy/Reading Strategies: Cheryl Dick (2008)
Guidelines for the Beginning Teacher: Rick Morrison (2008)
Activities/Volunteer Work
August 2007-December 2007 Boys and Girls Club
August 2004-December 2004 Fordland Head-Start
References
Martha Stewart, Teacher Sherry Branstetter, Teacher
Fordland Elementary Fordland Elementary
252 N Center St 252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652 Fordland, MO 65652
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Kristina Lace, Teacher Joretta Wilcox, ST Supervisor
Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary 3610 E Sheffield Way
6002 N. 7th Ave Springfield, MO 65802
Ozark, MO 65721 417-***-****
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Jim Keltner Kelly Lowe, Principal
President/Mid America Fire Apparatus Seymour School District
1070 Dutch Creek Road 416 E. Clinton
Fordland, MO 65652 Seymour, MO 65746
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