Bonita Byrd
Richmod,VA
Summary
Classroom teacher of social studies and itinerant teacher of the blind and visually impaired focused on being a good role model to students by exhibiting and reinforcing positive behaviors. Extensive experience in a therapy-based environment.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher in Special Education and occasionally Regular Education
Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico, VA
10.2014 - 06.2018
Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield, VA
08.2007 - 06.2014
Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.Taught braille to several students.Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans.
Teacher of the Blind and Vision Impaired
Henrico County Public Schools
Richmond, VA
08.1990 - 06.2007
Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels. Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics. Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans.
Teacher of the Blind and Vision Impaired
King William County Schools & Regional Consortium
King William, VA
09.1986 - 06.1987
Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
History Teacher
Richmond City Public School
Richmond, VA
08.1977 - 06.1986
Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans. Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
Part-time Evening College Instructor
Va. Union University
Richmond, VA
08.1975 - 05.1976
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs. Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Va. Union University
1975
Master of Arts - American History
Carnegie Mellon University
1975
Visual Impairment
University of Virginia
Special Education--Common Core
Va. State University
Special Education
Longwood College
Special Education
Va. Commonwealth University
Skills
- Classroom management
- Strong communicator
- VA Education Association
- Braille instructor
- Patient
- Certified in Social Studies and Visual Impairment from 1977-2016
Accomplishments
Helped more than 100 students reach their IEP goals.Managed classes of up to 30 students.Designed 10-12 weekly lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
Awards
Nominee for Teacher of the Year 2011--Braille Institute of America (top 5 finisher for USA/Canada)
Certification
Post-Graduate Professional Teaching Certificate: 1977-2016
Interests
Enjoy writing short articles on religious themes Submitting letters to the Editor of the local newspaper as deemed appropriate(published in Richmond Times Dispatch February, 2016--"The Joy of Substitute Teaching in Eastern Henrico County")Successful in service as a Substitute Teacher in Henrico County for over 100 days during 2016 school year
Timeline
Substitute Teacher in Special Education and occasionally Regular Education
Henrico County Public Schools
10.2014 - 06.2018
Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2014
Teacher of the Blind and Vision Impaired
Henrico County Public Schools
08.1990 - 06.2007
Teacher of the Blind and Vision Impaired
King William County Schools & Regional Consortium
09.1986 - 06.1987
History Teacher
Richmond City Public School
08.1977 - 06.1986
Part-time Evening College Instructor
Va. Union University
08.1975 - 05.1976
Bachelor of Arts - History
Va. Union University
Master of Arts - American History
Carnegie Mellon University
Visual Impairment
University of Virginia
Special Education--Common Core
Va. State University
Special Education
Longwood College
Special Education
Va. Commonwealth University
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