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Ava Michelle Byrd

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Caring professional versed in working with all learning styles. Attends and provides professional development seminars, faculty meetings, and conferences to remain connected to individual needs of all stakeholders. Manages needs within classroom and individually with positive interventions. Also monitors compliance to insure federal ,state, and district policies and procedures are current. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring effective teaching and positive learning environments for all learners

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESE Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
Melbourne Beach, FL
08.2020 - 08.2024
  • Planned and executed highly engaging standards driven lesson plans.
  • Monitored multiple databases to track all student data.
  • Successfully led grade level meetings and cooperative planning sessions to ensure grade level consistency and compliance of rigor and fidelity of all grade level standards.
  • Planned and coordinated all grade level field trips.
  • Developed and monitored IEP for multiple grade levels.

4th Grade Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
Cocoa, FL
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Created lessons plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performances information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

4th Grade Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
Palm Bay, FL
08.2009 - 08.2018
  • Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

Title I Coordinator

Brevard Public Schools
Palm Bay, FL
08.2005 - 08.2009

*Managed the Federal Title I budget for the school.

* Planned and led Professional Development classes for the entire staff.

* Monitored and maintained all student attendance records.

* Assisted administration with all levels of disciplinary action.

* Maintained and ensured compliance for all ESOL records.

* Organized and facilitated the RTI team.

* Organized and taught small group remediation lesson.

Exceptional Education Support Specialist

Brevard Public Schools
Melbourne, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop effective instructional strategies and materials.
  • Assisted in implementing behavior management techniques for diverse student needs.
  • Analyse data
  • Facilitated communication between families and school staff regarding student services.
  • Researched best practices in education support to enhance service delivery.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve support strategies.
  • Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
  • Organized student records, collected data, and maintained databases for student tracking systems.
  • Served as a liaison between the school district office and local community organizations to coordinate services for students in need of additional support.
  • Assisted in the development of curriculum materials, resources, and activities to support classroom instruction.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on how they can improve their lessons or better reach certain groups of students.
  • Collaborated with school administrators on special projects related to education initiatives.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, families, counselors, therapists, administrators, and outside agencies concerning student issues or concerns.
  • Conducted professional development sessions on topics such as differentiated instruction and universal design for learning.
  • Performed clerical duties such as filing documents, typing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and organizing files.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to students, staff, and parents regarding educational policies and procedures.
  • Conducted workshops for teachers on new instructional strategies and best practices.
  • Attended IEP meetings with parents and guardians to discuss appropriate accommodations for children with special needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal laws governing education including No Child Left Behind legislation.
  • Compiled reports on students' academic achievement levels using assessment data from multiple sources.
  • Supported educators with technology-based tools that promoted effective teaching practices.
  • Monitored student progress through observation of classroom performance and review of standardized test scores.
  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.2008

Exceptional Student Education

University of Central Florida
Orlando

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.1989

Skills

  • Performance standards and analysis
  • Technologies Integration
  • Professional development
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Many strategies for all learning styles
  • Adaptable style
  • Compliance standards
  • Computer-aided training
  • Compassionate
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Motivating students
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Flexible
  • 504 Plans
  • IEP Development
  • Professional demeanor
  • Technologies integration
  • Parent/teacher conferences

Certification

  • Educational Leadership PreK-12
  • Reading K-12
  • Exceptional Student Education K-12
  • ESOL K-12
  • Social Science 6-12
  • Elementary Education 1-6
  • English 6-12

Timeline

Exceptional Education Support Specialist

Brevard Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

ESE Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
08.2020 - 08.2024

4th Grade Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020

4th Grade Teacher

Brevard Public Schools
08.2009 - 08.2018

Title I Coordinator

Brevard Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2009

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Nova Southeastern University

Exceptional Student Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8

Mississippi State University