Kelli Byrne
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and trainer with extensive experience at Leander ISD, adept in literacy development and technology integration. Excelled in creating inclusive, engaging learning environments, significantly enhancing student participation and critical thinking. Skilled in team building and effective communication, consistently fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff. Demonstrated proficiency in curriculum implementation and task management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/English-Sped
Leander ISD
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated instruction in English I, II, and III classrooms.
- Modified content and differentiated instruction.
- Created, adapted and implemented lessons for multiple learning styles.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Self-Employed
06.2017 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Cowboys and Angels Retreat
- Enhanced and managed social media presence across various platforms.
- Ensured seamless functionality by managing website content and Google platform presence.
- Developed a scheduling system.
- Supervised office operations and maintained staff productivity.
- Provided courteous service to patrons.
Teacher/English-Sped
Leander ISD
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Taught Resource English I, II and III
- Modified content and differentiated instruction
- Created, adapted and implemented lessons for multiple learning styles
- Worked cooperatively with on-level teachers and team
- Mapped/ developed student goals and learning strategies
- Developed framework for student’s learning
- Mentored students
- Facilitated meetings with parents and teachers
- Worked as a liaison between parents and teachers
- Administered standardized tests to students
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
Trainer/fitness instructor
Self-Employed
10.1997 - 11.2010
- Conducted multiple sessions for both small and large groups.
- Assisted in the development of strength, speed and functional movement capabilities for individuals.
- Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs or environmental impacts.
Education
B.S. -
Kansas State University
01.1991
Skills
- Proficient Task Management
- Facilitating discussion
- Differentiating information
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Prioritizing tasks
- Working cooperatively with a team
- Curriculum implementation
- Literacy development
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Serving diverse communities
- Data analysis
- Technology integration
Certification
- English
- Special Education
- ACE/Fitness
Timeline
Teacher/English-Sped
Leander ISD
07.2023 - Current
Self-Employed
06.2017 - 07.2023
Teacher/English-Sped
Leander ISD
06.2015 - 07.2017
Trainer/fitness instructor
Self-Employed
10.1997 - 11.2010
B.S. -
Kansas State University
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