Fatim Byrd
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Policy Fellow Alumni at Teach Plus, with extensive experience in policy writing, advocacy, and leadership. Successfully led initiatives that secured over $50 million in funding for educational programs. Adept in legislative review, community engagement, and equity-focused policy development. Passionate about empowering African American communities through policy, education, and advocacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
African American Affinity Group Leader
PAGN Teach Plus
09.2023 - Current
- Led diversity and inclusion initiatives to support African American educators and students.
- Facilitated discussions on intersectionality, policy impact, and community-building.
- Developed resources to foster safe, empowering spaces for marginalized educators.
- Organized stakeholder meetings and advocacy efforts to influence education policy.
Senior Policy Fellow Alumni
Teach Plus Pa
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully advocated for over $50 million in funding for student teacher stipend programs.
- Conducted policy research on education and workforce equity.
- Drafted and presented policy recommendations to legislative bodies.
- Engaged in community outreach to amplify policy awareness and implementation.
Spanish Instructor/PFT Building Representativa
School District of Philadelphia
09.2013 - Current
- Served as union representative, advocating for educator rights and equity.
- Led diversity training and policy discussions within the school community.
- Developed curriculum with a cultural competency lens to enhance student learning.
- Created lesson plans for improving Spanish conversational skills in over 85 percent of students.
- Increased student engagement by developing interactive language activities by over 75 percent.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature And Secondary Education
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Spanish
Temple University
Philadelphia06-2012
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Policy Advocacy & Legislative Review
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Public Speaking & Media Representation
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Partnership Building
- Research & Critical Analysis
- Government Relations & Policy Development
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8-10 policy fellows
- Achieved higher attendance in affinity group meetings through effectively helping with outreach.
- Achieved higher retention for black male teachers by completing over 8-10 meetings a year with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of a policy brief advocating for solutions to solve the teacher shortage crisis.
Certification
Brother Colhocker Social Justice Award | LaSalle University
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
African American Affinity Group Leader
PAGN Teach Plus
09.2023 - Current
Senior Policy Fellow Alumni
Teach Plus Pa
09.2023 - Current
Spanish Instructor/PFT Building Representativa
School District of Philadelphia
09.2013 - Current
Brother Colhocker Social Justice Award | LaSalle University
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature And Secondary Education
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Spanish
Temple University
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