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Jennifer Ager Byrd

Beaumont,TX

Summary

Experienced Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher currently pursuing a master’s degree in Professional School Counseling, with a strong commitment to supporting middle and high school students academically, socially, and emotionally. Skilled in college and career readiness, student advocacy, and building strong relationships that foster student growth and success. Committed to the implementation of the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, with a focus on Guidance Curriculum, Responsive Services, Individual Planning, and System Support.

Aligned with the mission and vision of Harmony Public Schools, I am committed to fostering a safe, student-centered, and collaborative environment where every learner is well-prepared for college, career, and life. Passionate about promoting STEM literacy, character development, and high expectations to ensure students become responsible, productive citizens in an ever-evolving world.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agriculture Teacher and CTE Instructional Coach

Beaumont United High School
07.2024 - Current
  • Advised 450+ students across multiple cohorts in agricultural education, successfully guiding SAE projects, career exploration, and FFA-related initiatives
  • Assessed student growth using formative and summative tools, leading to a 20% increase in content mastery and enabling targeted support for diverse learners
  • Tracked and analyzed performance data for 150+ students yearly, identifying academic trends that informed instructional adjustments and improved program outcomes by 15%
  • Facilitated ongoing parent communication, resulting in a 30% increase in family engagement and measurable improvements in student accountability and home support
  • Developed a culturally responsive classroom culture, fostering student voice and improving emotional safety, as evidenced by student climate survey improvements
  • Implemented classroom systems and expectations that reduced behavior incidents by 40%, while promoting an inclusive, structured, and academically rigorous learning environment
  • Led the integration of STEM concepts into agriculture curriculum, aligning with CCMR goals and exposing students to industry trends in sustainability, biotechnology, and agri-engineering
  • Designed real-world, project-based lessons, increasing student engagement and understanding of agricultural systems and career pathways, reflected in a 25% rise in student project completion rates
  • Collaborated with cross-curricular teams to integrate digital tools into the CTE curriculum, boosting student collaboration and digital fluency in alignment with 21st-century skill standards
  • Secured competitive grant funding to acquire classroom technology and lab equipment that expanded access to high-quality CTE resources

FFA Chapter Advisor

Beaumont FFA Chapter
01.2020 - Current
  • Support students in the Animal Science & Plant Science Pathway through Supervised Agricultural Experience projects.
  • Organize monthly FFA meetings and STRIVE activity nights
  • 2021 Greenhand Skills Advisor (3rd District, 8th Area)
  • 2021 Greenhand Skills Leadership Development Event Area Judge
  • 2022 Entomology Advisor (3rd District, 11th Area)
  • 2022 Greenhand Creed Speaking Advisor (2nd District, 3rd Area, State Alternate)
  • 2022 Greenhand Creed Speaking Leadership Development State Judge
  • 2023 Entomology Advisor (3rd District, 8th Area)
  • 2023 Senior Creed Speaking Advisor (2nd District, 8th Area)
  • 2023 Greenhand Quiz Team Advisor (3rd District, Area Alternate)
  • 2024 Senior Creed Speaking (3rd District, 8th Area)
  • 2024 Senior Quiz Team (5th District)
  • 2025 Entomology Advisor (5th District, 16th Area)
  • Breeding Poultry Advisor (Grand Champion and Reserve Heavy and Medium Duck, Reserve Junior Champion, Reserve Bantam Duck, Best of Breed, Best of Variety, 2nd in Junior and Senior Showmanship at YMBL)
  • Assist senior students in college and scholarship applications
  • Advise students in district, area, and state-level award applications

Career & Technical Education Department Chair and BISD College and Career Exploration Program of Study Leader

John P. Odom Academy
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Oversaw all aspects of CTE programs and services for 7+ instructional areas, resulting in improved program alignment, increased student engagement, and stronger TEA accountability outcomes
  • Coordinated CTE activities and campus-wide initiatives, engaging over 500 students annually in hands-on events, industry connections, and program-aligned enrichment
  • Served as CCMR campus contact to CTE administration, supporting compliance, data accuracy, and district-wide readiness strategies, contributing to a 10% increase in CCMR indicators
  • Aligned iCEV curriculum with TEKS and Programs of Study, ensuring instructional fidelity across multiple CTE pathways and improving IBC readiness and industry-aligned instruction
  • Designed and implemented Agricultural Pathway activities for the campus CCMR Fair, exposing over 300 students to career options and real-world applications of agriculture education
  • Organized and facilitated monthly PLC agendas and meetings, improving collaboration and instructional consistency across all CTE subject areas
  • Managed CTE campus budgets, allocating funds for equipment, curriculum, and certifications to maximize instructional quality and student access to resources
  • Supervised and supported CTE staff across pathways including CCR, Human Services, Agriculture, Life/Wellness, Business, and Technology, leading to increased staff retention and instructional effectiveness
  • Collaborated with counselors to successfully enroll 8th-grade students in a CTE Program of Study, supporting state reporting requirements and long-term academic planning
  • Coordinated campus-wide testing for PSAT and STAAR, ensuring compliance with TEA guidelines and successful test administration for over 800 students

Agriculture Teacher

John P. Odom Academy
01.2020 - 05.2024
  • Promoted college and career readiness by introducing students to CTE high school Programs of Study, resulting in a 90% increase in early pathway interest and accurate 4-year planning
  • Collaborated with counselors to successfully enroll 8th-grade students in a CTE Program of Study, supporting state reporting requirements and long-term academic planning
  • Served as CCMR campus contact to CTE administration, supporting compliance, data accuracy, and district-wide readiness strategies, contributing to a 10% increase in CCMR indicators
  • Assisted in planning and delivering the CTE Road Show, reaching over 300 students and helping connect classroom learning to real-world careers and industry certifications
  • Designed and implemented Agricultural Pathway activities for the campus CCMR Fair, exposing over 300 students to career options and real-world applications of agriculture education
  • Delivered Investigating Careers – Agriculture instruction to over 200 7th and 8th grade students annually, fostering early exposure to CTE pathways and career exploration
  • Applied diverse teaching strategies to support varied learning needs, resulting in improved classroom performance for 85% of students, including English learners and special populations
  • Created a positive classroom culture through consistent implementation of SEL practices, as reflected in a 30% improvement in student behavior and relationship-building on student surveys
  • Communicated regularly with families and the community, leading to a 20% increase in parent involvement and strengthened home-school collaboration
  • Maintained clear classroom expectations, reducing behavioral referrals by 40% while increasing instructional time and student productivity
  • Organized and facilitated monthly PLC agendas and meetings, improving collaboration and instructional consistency across subject areas
  • Coordinated campus-wide testing for PSAT and STAAR, ensuring compliance with TEA guidelines and successful test administration for over 800 students

Owner and Instructor

SETX Swim
05.2014 - 07.2021
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
  • Adapted swim instruction to meet the diverse needs of students ranging from age 3 to adult, demonstrating flexibility and differentiated instruction
  • Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment, prioritizing student well-being and emotional safety
  • Implemented the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program independently as an entrepreneur, demonstrating initiative and program management skills
  • American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor

Substitute Teacher

Beaumont ISD
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided one-on-one and small-group support, resulting in a 20% increase in assignment accuracy and timely submission for targeted students
  • Maintained a structured and respectful classroom environment, resulting in a 90% decrease in behavioral redirections and consistent engagement during independent work time
  • Delivered daily instructional activities to over 25 students in alignment with lesson plans provided by the teacher of record, maintaining instructional continuity with a 95% completion rate of student assignments
  • Followed classroom plans to continue student learning and reinforce core concepts across subject areas
  • Upheld classroom routines to support consistent learning environments and student expectations
  • Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by classroom teachers based on positive referrals and trusted performance

Education

Masters of Science - Professional School Counseling

Angelo State University
San Angelo, Texas
12-2026

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Journalism, Agricultural Education

Texas A & M University
College Station, Texas
12-1998

Skills

  • College, career, and military readiness
  • Management of CTE educational pathways
  • Upholding confidentiality standards
  • Empathetic approach
  • Collaborative educational partnerships
  • Effective written and verbal communicator
  • Detail-oriented organization
  • Proactive self-starter
  • Focused on solutions
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Learner-focused approach
  • Effective time management

Certification

  • Agricultural, Food, and Natural Resources, 6-12
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education
  • Google Educator
  • CPR and First Aid

Honors Awards Committees

  • Carter's Foundation Grant Recipient 2025
  • Career and Technical Education Choice Awards Registration and Awards Committee 2023-2025
  • Best Cast Award BISD Agriculture Department 2024
  • Bloomingdale's Foundation Grant Recipient 2024
  • Chapter 37 Committee 2022-2023
  • BISD Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council 2022-2023
  • Walk of Fame CTE Middle School Teacher of the Year 2022-2023
  • Odom Academy Wildcat Hero Award 2020-2021
  • Odom Academy Career & Technical Education Award 2021-2022
  • Beaumont Education Foundation Grant Award 2021 and 2022
  • Ed Rachel Grant Award 2022
  • NASA & Fairchild Tropical Garden Growing Beyond Earth Program Award 2021-2024

Community Service

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Volunteer Educator
  • Junior League of Beaumont 2003 to present - Sustaining Member; Board of Directors; Past President, President, President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary
  • Jefferson County Bar Auxiliary - Board of Directors; President and Treasurer
  • Beaumont Children’s Museum - Founding Board Member
  • Volunteer Instructor for the City of Beaumont Learn to Swim Program
  • American Red Cross Volunteer
  • Julie Rogers Gift of Life Volunteer

Professional Development

Beaumont ISD (2020–2025)

  • CPI Verbal De-escalation Training
  • Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Other Mistreatment of Children
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Seizure Training
  • Dyslexia: Characteristics, Identification, and Effective Strategies
  • Bullying Prevention for School Administrators, Teachers, and Staff
  • Section 504 Rehabilitation Act Training
  • Human Trafficking 1-Hour Training – Unbound Global: Keeping Students Safe
  • Tech Otis: Level Up with Google Classroom
  • Fried Online Technology
  • InfoSec CyberSecurity Training
  • STAAR and TELPAS Training


CTE Inspired Conference 2020 – 9 CPE Hours

  • ICEV 101
  • Endless Options: Customizing Your iCEV Account
  • Panel: Teaching Special Populations in CTE
  • ICEV & Me: Using iCEV Student Licenses
  • Panel: Using iCEV for Distance Learning


Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas 2020 – 15.5 CPE Hours

  • Aquaponics in the Classroom
  • Teaching Outside the Lines
  • Not Your Average Notebook – Quick Guide
  • Hatching in the Classroom
  • Reading Strategies in the Ag Classroom
  • Mapping Crops by Texas Counties Using Excel
  • A Little More Than Edible Soil – Projects for Advanced Plant and Soil
  • Are You on the SAE Struggle Bus?
  • Shop Safety for Ag Shop Classes
  • Bring Texas Parks & Wildlife Angler Education to Your Students
  • Promoting Student Agency and Formative Feedback in the Classroom
  • Training an LDE Skills Team
  • Digital Portfolios in Action


Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas 2021 – 18 CPE Hours

  • Escape the Monotony: A Recipe for Success in the Floral Classroom
  • Food Science Activities for Your Classroom
  • Hey, You in the Back! Middle School Ag Programs: The Basics
  • Insect-idermy (Insect Taxidermy)
  • What Do You Meme? FFA Has Free Resources
  • Small Animal SAEs; Teaching Methods 101
  • Choice Menus With a Twist
  • JudgingCard for First-Year Teachers
  • Using Technology Apps in the Classroom and FFA
  • Responsibility and Liabilities
  • Your First Year: Thriving, Not Surviving
  • Bell to Bell: Use Your Time Well
  • Animal Science Curriculum Ideas
  • ICEV, Google Classroom, and LMS Integration


Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas 2022 – 21 CPE Hours

  • Wildlife Management for Private Landowners
  • Wildlife Lessons – 'Classroom to Contest'
  • Crash Course in Excel and Sheets
  • Valentine's Day Fundraising for Floral Design
  • Ag Mechanics Projects – What Was I Thinking?
  • Officer Teams and the POA: How to Create Your Chapter Toolbox
  • Class Scheduling Success with Your School Counselor
  • TEA Updates
  • Tips & Tricks for Writing FFA Scripts
  • Everything You Didn't Learn on the Block
  • Common Legal Issues for Ag Science Teachers
  • Livestock Validation and Quality Counts
  • TVMA Certified Veterinary Assistant Program
  • Creating a Google-Infused Classroom
  • Shop Safety for the 21st Century
  • Last Bell – Go Home?
  • Creating Accountability in Project-Based Learning
  • Principles of AFNR – Fun for All!


Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas 2023 – 36.75 CPE Hours

  • Basic Floral Design – Where to Start?
  • Tropical Flowers & Foliages
  • TEA Update
  • Sharing Students
  • Agriculture – Athletics – Academics
  • Flower of the Month Club Design Ideas
  • LDE Contest Rule Revisions
  • Principles of AFNR – This Is Where It All Starts
  • Teaching the Basics of Leather Working
  • Using the Chapter POA in AET
  • Entomology CDE – What’s New and How to Prepare
  • Wildlife and Quail Conservation Through Outdoor Adventures
  • Certified Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education Instructor
  • Ag Mechanics for Female Teachers
  • Shooting for the 3-Stars: Tips and Tricks for the National Chapter Award
  • Training a Floriculture CDE Team
  • Training an Entomology CDE Team
  • Preparing Officer Candidates for Officer Interviews
  • Let Them Eat
  • The AgEd Triangle – Intent for ALL Kids
  • Digging Deep – Building Programs That Matter
  • Improving Your T-TESS Performance Evaluation


Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas 2024 – 12 CPE Hours

  • LDE / CDE Coaching Strategies
  • Hacking the Classroom & Life: Habits
  • Texas Farm Bureau: Lesson Plans, Resources & Student Programs, Oh My!
  • Integrate Supervised Agricultural Experiences Throughout the Pathway
  • It's the First Day of School!
  • Egg-Citing Egg-speriments
  • Chapter Promotional and Branding Resources Made Easy
  • Struggle Bus or Road to Success?
  • Classroom Management: Back to the Basics
  • AgriLife Learn: Educational Resources for You and Your Students
  • Not Just Farming Simulator: An Introduction to Game-Based Learning


Region V Education Service Center 2025 – 6 CPE Hours

  • Animal Science Professional Learning Communities


Texas OnCourse 2025 

  • Career Exploration

Timeline

Agriculture Teacher and CTE Instructional Coach

Beaumont United High School
07.2024 - Current

Career & Technical Education Department Chair and BISD College and Career Exploration Program of Study Leader

John P. Odom Academy
08.2021 - 05.2024

FFA Chapter Advisor

Beaumont FFA Chapter
01.2020 - Current

Agriculture Teacher

John P. Odom Academy
01.2020 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher

Beaumont ISD
08.2019 - 01.2020

Owner and Instructor

SETX Swim
05.2014 - 07.2021

Masters of Science - Professional School Counseling

Angelo State University

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Journalism, Agricultural Education

Texas A & M University

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