Tammy Byrd
Conway
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in early childhood education, specializing in fostering nurturing and engaging learning environment. Adept at creating and implementing lesson plans with differentiated instruction that enhance student engagement and academic growth. A strong belief in building positive relationships with students and families. Known for effective communication, collaboration with colleagues, and adapting to evolving classroom needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and promoting social and emotional growth in young learners.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Horry County Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
First Grade Teacher
Dillon School District Four
08.1997 - 07.2012
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC01-1997
Skills
- Currently in LETRs training year one (Units 1-4) and on pace
- experience teaching HMH Into Reading and Structured Literacy
- Experience teaching Reading Horizons reading curriculum
- Experience tutoring struggling readers
- Foundational Reading Skills
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year at East Elementary School in Dillon South Carolina 2004-2005.
Certification
- Read To Succeed Literacy Teacher Endorsement received in 2016.
Timeline
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Horry County Schools
08.2012 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Dillon School District Four
08.1997 - 07.2012
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Francis Marion University
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