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Anna ISD District Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
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Michaelyn Boyd

Michaelyn Boyd

Anna,TX

Summary

Experienced educator with strong commitment to fostering positive and inclusive learning environment. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and flexibility in meeting changing needs, ensuring student success and overall classroom harmony. Proficient in integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Anna ISD
Anna, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • 2nd Team Lead – 8/2022 – present
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote student engagement and collaboration.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and improve instructional strategies across grade levels.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional best practices.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.

Business Development/Public Relations Representative/Closing Notary

LifeTime Lending, Inc.
Plano, TX
05.2012 - Current
  • BancServ/Fidelity National Financial/Chicago Title
  • Manages businesses relationships between new and existing clients pursuing mortgage loans/refinancing
  • Supports client needs through the pre-approval and finance closing process
  • Manages financial statements, balance sheets, tax preparation, and assists the President with budgeting
  • Ensures loan documents are complete, accurate, and in compliance with regulatory, state, and company policies
  • Coordinates underwriting activities with various companies
  • Manages marketing and publicity for new and existing markets

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Frisco ISD
Frisco, Texas
08.2015 - 05.2021

Lead the classroom and set the rules and expectations for productive classroom management, student engagement, and effective learning:

  • Evaluate and assess student comprehension of given content, formally and informally, and through student behaviors
  • Establish and maintain a positive rapport with students and parents to allow for communication of progress throughout the year
  • Plan, create, and execute lessons that allow for differentiated instruction to meet students at their academic level
  • Assess reading and math levels through district required assessments, i.e., MAP, mClass, Rigby, iStation ISIP
  • Create a positive classroom culture through SEL lessons, question and answer activities, and daily morning meetings.
  • Continuously communicate student achievement, student behavior, and/or student ‘glows and grows’ with parents
  • Work collaboratively with teammates with intentionality to create and establish student centered and student focused lessons/activities/formal and informal assessments

Education

Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Special Education (Regular Education EC-6)

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas
12-2006

Skills

  • Windows and MAC Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Office Software (ie, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Adobe Pro
  • Calyx Point Administrator
  • QuickBooks
  • Multiple educational platforms including, but not limited to, Zoom, Leveled Literacy Interventions, Lucy Calkins Units of Study, Padlet, Jamboard, Trello, Plickers, among others, as well as Google and all affiliated applications
  • Writing instruction
  • Activity planning
  • Instructional strategies
  • Reading comprehension
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Community engagement
  • Literacy development
  • Field trip organization
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Parent-teacher collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Improved district test scores by 76% by reworking approach.
  • Oversaw anywhere from 18 - 24 students with various learning needs per class.
  • Supervised team of 5 - 8 staff members across multiple grade level teams.
  • Earned Harlow's Growing Stars Award in 2022.
  • Earned Harlow's Teacher of the Year in 2023.
  • Earned Anna ISD's District Teacher of the Year for the 2023-2024 school year.

Certification

  • Certified in English as Second Language EC-12
  • Certified Special Education EC-12
  • Certified Generalist EC-6
  • Science of Teaching Reading Certificate awarded May 2022

Anna ISD District Teacher of the Year 2023-2024

I am a compassionate and collaborative educator adept at creating engaging and inclusive learning environments tailored to individual student needs. I demonstrates patience and empathy in fostering student growth, encouraging participation, and ensuring supportive atmosphere. I am skilled in persuasive communication, effectively partnering with parents, colleagues, and administrators to enhance educational outcomes. I am committed to nurturing love for learning and building strong, positive relationships within school community. I enjoy learning new things and expanding my knowledge base beyond the classroom.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Anna ISD
08.2021 - Current

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Frisco ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021

Business Development/Public Relations Representative/Closing Notary

LifeTime Lending, Inc.
05.2012 - Current

Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies: Special Education (Regular Education EC-6)

Midwestern State University