BRIDGETT YVONNE MCBRYDE

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

• Achieved a decline in the number of student referrals by completing training and implementing PBIS strategies with accuracy and efficiency.
• Documented and resolved discipline issues school-wide which led to improvement in student morale, engagement and attendance.
• Supervised team of 5 staff members.
• Collaborated with team of 12 members , serving in various positions on the team, to develop and implement the School Improvement Plan.
• Achieved Teacher of the Year by introducing and supporting I-Ready, 5 E Learning Model, PBIS and SEL for re-engagement, motivation and social and emotional tasks.
• Earned " Teacher of the Year " in 2018.
• Oversaw thirty students per class while teaching at both elementary and middle school levels.
• Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
• Reached out to community to gather donations of materials and supplies for needy students.
• Facilitated cultural awareness and sensitivity by implementing strategies from Cultural Awareness training.
• Facilitated infusion of technology in all content areas by instruction and implementation with both students and colleagues in various strategies learned at summer TECH camps.
• Spearheaded District-wide Social -Emotional Learning (SEL) project focused on establishing equitable learning environments .
• Collaborated with a team representing the Cumberland County School District in the development of the Science and Social Studies Departments' Curriculum and Pacing Guides.
• Achieved implementation of uniformed curriculum in both Science and Social Studies by presenting to other educators throughout the district.
• Spearheaded infusion of Cultural Equity into the school through the Student Government Association focused on improvement of school climate and culture.
• Spearheaded Junior Student -to -Student , Military Child Coalition project focused on helping highly mobile students, primarily military, adjust to their new school..

• Toastmasters
• Spring Lake Middle School’s Positive Behavior and Interventions Supports
• American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team Leader
• Member of Songham Taekwondo

• I-Ready, Innovative School District - 2021
• Out Teach Program , Southside Ashpole Elementary - 2020
• Secondary ELA Teacher Academy, Cumberland County Schools - 2019
• Cultural Equity Certification, Cumberland County Schools - (2017 - 2020)
• Distributive Leadership, Cumberland County Schools- (2016 - 2020)
• Teacher of the Year, Cumberland County Schools - 2018
• PBIS District Coach Training, Cumberland County Schools - (2015 - 2020)
• Secondary English Language , American Board of Certification of Teacher Excellence - 2008 - 2012
• Integrating Instruction and Technology in the Content Area , Francis Marion University - 2011
• Educational Testing Services Site Test Administrator - 2008
• Biblical Studies , Great Commission Bible College and Seminary - 2004