Sidney Blaylock

Dynamic educator known for a proven track record at Dayton Public Schools, specializing in differentiated instruction and the creation of safe, engaging learning environments. Expertise in relationship building and leveraging technology to enhance student engagement. Committed to fostering academic and social development through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management strategies.

• Deans list freshman and sophomore year of college.
• Presidents list Junior and Senior year of college.
• 3.91 GPA, Magna Cum Laude.

Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, Class Dojo, Screencastify, Powerpoint, Excel, Google Docs, Google Slides, Prezi, Clever, Quizlet, Flipgrid, etc

June 2020- April 2022

Amazon Fresh Warehouse Associate- West Chester, OH- Pick and Pack

January 2021 - May 2021

Mount Airy Elementary School- Cincinnati, OH - Field Experience

• Performed classroom duties such as reading and math groups, transition periods, bathroom breaks, recess, and morning meeting.
• Worked individually with children who were struggling in math or reading.
• Managed classroom behaviors using the system in place at this particular school.
• Taught preplanned lessons both alongside my cooperating teacher and alone.
• Built relationships with students and staff.

January 2022 - May 2022

Edgewood Primary School- Trenton, OH - Student Teaching

• Created and implemented multimodal, and interdisciplinary lesson plans with a class of 24 students.
• Communicated with parents regarding student progress and success both daily and during conferences.
• Fostered student interest and curiosity through interactive lessons.
• Planned supports for children who struggled in areas of reading and math.
• Created and adapted lesson plans according to student needs; both academically and socially (independent and group work).
• Created a classroom environment with mutual respect and many teachable moments.
• Allowed room for student interaction and group discussion, which created a more student led atmosphere.
• Managed classroom behaviors using many different techniques and reward systems.
• In charge of recess duty, lunch duty, bus duty, and parent pick up according to the weekly schedule.
• Sat in on a union meeting, professional development, curriculum mapping, weekly staff meetings and weekly team meetings.
• Participated in the sunshine committee alongside my host teacher.
• Demonstrated knowledge of important classroom technology to enhance student learning.
• Built trusting relationships with students and staff.

• Well rounded and hard working.
• I am determined to make a difference in the lives of others.
• I have good communication skills and I can solve problems quickly & efficiently.
• I can easily adapt to new situations and technologies.
• I am familiar with a number of different educational tools that are available for use.
• I have had a great deal of practice creating interactive lessons.
• I work well with others and enjoy collaborating with peers to form new ideas.
• I have classroom management skills and I am very open minded when it comes to new strategies.

• Introduction to Dyslexia Course, K - 3
• Science of Reading Training