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DOMINIC BYRD

Arlington,TX

Summary

Relational and results-driven leader who builds a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence. Passionate about developing educators, strengthening instruction, and implementing systems that support both student achievement and staff success. Leads with integrity, consistency, and a clear vision focused on maximizing outcomes for all students.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Principal

Mansfield ISD
Mansfield, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Implemented restorative discipline systems, achieving positive referral ratios and reducing absenteeism by 5%.
  • Aligned teachers strategically using data to maximize student outcomes.
  • Analyzed student performance data to inform decision-making processes and drive academic achievement initiatives.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Drove a 7-point increase in TEA accountability, earning a B (86) and improving Closing the Gaps from C to A.

Principal Intern

Irving ISD
Irving, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated campus operations discipline and testing coordination.
  • Analyzed student data to identify trends and inform curriculum development decisions.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by fostering open communication and mutual respect among students, staff, and faculty.
  • Provided ongoing support for special education services by assisting over 20 teachers in creating and implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Behavior Facilitator

Irving ISD
01.2021 - 01.2023

Led behavior systems and coached oteachers on classroom management and interventions.

  • Developed and monitored IEPs and BIPs for student success.
  • Assisted teachers in adapting curriculum materials to better engage students with diverse needs and learning styles.
  • Reduced classroom disruptions by providing targeted support and direct instruction in social-emotional learning skills.

Special Education Teacher

Everman ISD
Everman, Tx
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Delivered differentiated instruction and mentored new teachers.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Coordinated with 65% of the general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
  • Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes and over 80% student growth

Education

Master of Special Education -

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
01.2017

Bachelor of Science -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2013

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • School Culture
  • Staff Development
  • Behavior Systems
  • Parent engagement and communication
  • Student achievement
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Restorative practices
  • School improvement
  • Special education
  • Policy and procedure development

Certification

  • Principal EC-12
  • Diagnostician EC-12
  • Special Education EC-12
  • ELAR 4-8
  • ESL EC-12

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Mansfield ISD
05.2023 - Current

Principal Intern

Irving ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023

Behavior Facilitator

Irving ISD
01.2021 - 01.2023

Special Education Teacher

Everman ISD
01.2014 - 01.2021

Master of Special Education -

Dallas Baptist University

Bachelor of Science -

University of Phoenix