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Sydney Bryant

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Dynamic academic professional focused on enhancing student learning outcomes through effective curriculum design and innovative teaching methods. Skilled in organizing instructional activities and assessments to strengthen core concepts and evaluate student understanding. Proficient in addressing diverse student needs with a strong ability to adapt to different learning styles.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Port Allen, LA
08.2023 - Current
  • Employed diverse assessment tools, including quizzes and portfolios, to evaluate student achievement.
  • Cultivated a classroom environment that fostered respect for diversity and collaboration.
  • Utilized various instructional strategies, such as whole-class instruction and individualized activities, to address learner needs.
  • Encouraged self-regulation skills in students through structured activities.

English Instructor

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered engaging English lessons tailored to diverse age groups and proficiency levels.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student written assignments to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Presented lectures on grammar, rhetoric, composition theory, and literature analysis.
  • Participated in departmental meetings and professional conferences centered on English literature and pedagogy.

9th Grade English Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with educators to ensure consistency in teaching methods across classrooms.
  • Incorporated technology into curriculum to boost student engagement.
  • Established relationships with parents to provide regular updates on academic progress.
  • Promoted respect in classroom by emphasizing positive behaviors and discouraging negative ones.

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge , LA
08.2012 - 05.2018
  • Cultivated a positive classroom environment that encouraged peer collaboration and learning.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction tailored to individual student needs.
  • Designed and executed engaging lesson plans for seventh and eighth-grade language arts.
  • Supported varied instructional techniques to enhance student understanding within classroom settings.

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
Port Allen, Louisiana
08.2006 - 05.2012
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to adapt teaching strategies based on student performance outcomes.
  • Designed engaging activities that motivated students while reinforcing academic standards.
  • Facilitated regular meetings to enhance parent involvement in education throughout the school year.

Education

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05-2026

Master of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2006

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
08-2002

Skills

  • Curriculum development and lesson planning
  • Data analysis and assessment
  • Diversity training and educational technology
  • Effective communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Feedback provision
  • Writing instruction
  • Student motivation
  • Digital literacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
08.2023 - Current

English Instructor

Louisiana State University
08.2022 - 05.2023

9th Grade English Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2018 - 01.2022

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2012 - 05.2018

2nd Grade Classroom Teacher

West Baton Rouge Parish Schools
08.2006 - 05.2012

Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Master of Arts - Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Louisiana State University