Felicia Byrd

• Supports and provides professional development to teachers in areas such as essential math components, instructional assessments, differentiated instruction, and intensive intervention
• Models effective mathematical strategies in classrooms
• Assists teachers in evaluating and improving instructional planning processes
• Assists teachers with required assessments and data-driven decision making
• Provides daily support to teachers through coaching, co-teaching, and mentoring
• Works with teachers to ensure that standards-based instruction is implemented with fidelity
• Facilitates study groups
• Works collaboratively with subject area supervisors, directors and school personnel in support of best practices

• Assists assigned schools in the development and implementation of their School Improvement plan

• Assists schools in articulation of subject area materials and program needs from grade to grade and school to school

• Assists with progress monitoring

• Engages in professional development activities to continually improve personal skills

• Spends the instructional day working with teachers in classrooms
• Performs other related duties as required for instructional personnel

• Conducted district wide math training for professional development.
• Conducted Unit Rollouts for curriculum support
• Collaborated with other coaches to enhance development of PDs offered.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to teacher at a school-based level.
• Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
• Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
• Conducted training on Cultural Responsive Teaching at Embrace Pinellas for New Hires

• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.

• Provides consultation regarding instructional and operational best practices, with a focus on student learning
• Conduct observations and conferences, assist with teacher’s planning, and provide insight and feedback to improve the effectiveness of teacher’s performance
• Model effective instructional techniques monitor progress and activities
• Document mentoring through use of Action Plan, Collaboration Professional Learning Log, and Interactive Journal
• Assist teachers in analyzing data and student work in order to improve instruction
• Provide key support to teachers based on target indicators from appraisal

• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
• Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

• Teachers Prekindergarten/Primary Endorsement (Ages 3 – Grade 3)

• Develop reading and writing models to assist struggling students

• Mentor to new teachers
• Advisor “Pearls of Gulfport”
• Advisor “School District Curriculum Think Tank”

• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
• Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.

• Developing literacy through a combination of guided reading, phonics, comprehension skills, and shared reading
• Creating and implementing parent/student classroom events.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers
• Served as a STEP coordinator for 4th and 5th grade students

• Developing literacy through a combination of guided reading and small group instruction
• Developing math strategies through classroom discussion math talk, concepts, and computational procedures

• Established recruiting requirements by studying organizations plans and objectives, meets with deans to discuss needs
• Built applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, schools, employment agencies; providing information, making presentations, and maintaining rapport
• Improve organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices

• Sixth-Eighth Grade Read 180
• Grade Chair

• Developing literacy through a combination of guided reading, phonics, comprehension skills, and shared reading
• Created and implemented parent and student classroom events