Educator

LEIGH ALLISON BYRD

*** ****** *****, *** ****, North Carolina 28562 252-***-**** ***********@*****.*** SUMMARY

Dedicated, compassionate educator who has spent years helping learners achieve their individual goals. Seeking to actively participate in all aspects of education from parent-teacher organized activities to district curriculum policies.

EDUCATION

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina K-6 Teacher Licensure Program, July 2021

Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, Virginia

Bachelor of Arts in Business, May 1993

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hope Middle School, Greenville, NC January 2019 – June 2022 Teacher: 6th Grade English Language Arts

● Builds strong rapport with students while maintaining a safe structured learning environment

● Use appropriate assessment strategies and use results to plan instructional activities

● Manage student behavior in accordance with student handbook and code of conduct

● Integrate all language arts skills into a cohesive, well rounded learning experience for students

Wilson Middle School, Fishersville, VA 2008 – 2009 Paraeducator: Grade 8

Substitute: 2003 – 2014

● Created and implemented systems and routines that ensure strong classroom management

● Collaborated with classroom teachers to plan and schedule lessons promoting student learning and engagement

● Provided in-school tutoring for students on all core subjects Wilson High School, Fishersville, VA 2004– 2014

Substitute Teacher: 2003 – 2014

● Adapted to many subjects, settings and age groups throughout the year Wilson Elementary School, Fishersville, VA 2003 – 2014 Paraeducator: Grades K-3

Substitute: 2003 – 2014

● Provided additional support and instructional skills for 35 students daily to help facilitate academic success in various areas, such as reading comprehension and critical thinking ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● Innovative lesson planning

● Integrating technology

● Instructional best practices

● Creating a positive learning environment for all learners

● Excellent classroom management

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