Ebony Pyfrom
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Loudoun County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and crisis intervention. Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills while supporting students with diverse needs, fostering academic success, and enhancing their learning experiences. Committed to creating inclusive environments that promote student engagement and achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
In-School Restriction Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
Leesburg, VA
08.2018 - 06.2024
- Facilitated and delivered instructional support to students in In-school Restriction (ISR) classroom
- Emailed daily attendance reports to secretary
- Annouced ISR rules, schedules, and expectations for participants daily
- Monitored tests and computer activities
- Collected and submitted assignments and tests in teachers' mailboxes
- Recorded points on students' point sheets every 30 minutes; took anecdotal notes as necessary to document observations
- Encouraged and praised students; distributed earned incentives at day's end to recognize and reward achievements
- Informed assistant principals and deans regarding students who did not meet 70% of expectation points
- Escorted students to restrooms, cafeteria, classes, lockers, and school buses
- Distributed, collected, and maintained all ISR sheets, apology letters, and incomplete work in student folders
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Loudoun County Public Schools
Leesburg, VA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Led five Resource classes to deliver tailored academic support for students with individualized educational plans (IEPs); reinforced previously taught skills to ensure understanding and completion of assignments and exams.
- Assisted teachers in Algebra and Reading Strategies classes, provided instructional support to 7th and 8th-graders with special needs by assessing them in small groups and one-to-one, led activities, and proctored exams
Teacher
The Compass School
Ashburn, VA
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Utilized Reggio Emilia approach for preschool education that enabled students to select learning topics, ask questions, brainstorm, conduct research, and explore to find answers
- Engaged students in activities designed to enhance fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, body awareness, and social abilities
Instructional Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
Manhattan, NY
02.2006 - 03.2014
- Delivered one-to-one and classroom instructional, behavioral, and health support to elementary and high school students in general and special education settings
- Developed spreadsheets to manage school book inventory
- Collected daily attendance reports; performed light clerical tasks to support office operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Management and Technology
Syracuse University
Syracuse2001
Skills
- Strong communication, written, and interpersonal Skills
- Classroom management
- Patience & empathy
- Special Education and ESL support
- Conflict resolution
- Lead teacher and staff collaboration
- Excelled in Math and Science
- Clerical & student records management
Timeline
In-School Restriction Teacher
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher
The Compass School
09.2015 - 05.2016
Instructional Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
02.2006 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Information Management and Technology
Syracuse University