Kimberly Byrd
Special Education Teacher
Stokesdale
Summary
Goal-oriented, driven accomplished educator skilled at creating and implementing diverse curriculum and assessments for over 200 students. Organized and dependable teacher leader with 12 years of experience in educational field focusing on achieving student growth with whole group, small group, and individual instruction and evaluations. Meticulous and efficient in analyzing student data to re-direct individualized instruction resulting in increased student academic growth. Supportive team leader promoting support, collaboration, and positivity to solve critical thinking problems through professional development and collaboration.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Guilford County Schools
06.2022 - Current
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Created and provided professional development to teachers and staff to address individual needs of students with disabilities.
Teacher
Guilford County Schools - Stokesdale Elementary
01.2013 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans for both general education students as well as those with IEP and 504 plans for students aged 5-12.
- Analyzed data to create and implement small group and individual instruction to increase students growth for over 200 students.
- Developed strategies to effectively prepare students for exams which resulted in 75% of students proficiently mastering concepts.
- Created schedules, managed teachers and students, completed all reports as Site Coordinator of GCS Summer School at Stokesdale.
- Grade level team leader for multiple grades, committee member for IST (Intervention Support), ILT (Instructional Leadership), TAG (Academically Gifted), and SLT (Staff Leadership)
- Planned and presented professional development for staff members and parents.
- Supported teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, creating culturally diverse classrooms and instruction, and daily teacher related tasks.
- Tutored over 40 students in math and language arts resulting in an average 20% increase in assessment grades.
- Completed and analyzed daily, weekly, and quarterly reports including exam results, daily attendance, grades, and report cards.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Preschool Teacher
Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church Preschool
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Established classroom management by giving one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Preschool Teacher
Cornerstone Baptist Church WEE School
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Monitored 3 year old students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Administrative Assistant
LAN Technologies, Inc.
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Mortgage Loan Assistant /Teller
Central Fidelity Bank
08.1994 - 08.1997
- Assessed loan compliance to meet mortgage lending laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC 08.2009 - 05.2012
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Patrick Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA 08.1991 - 06.1994
Skills
Classroom management
Standardized Testing
Student records management
Testing and grading
Lesson Planning and Creating Assessments
Differentiated instruction
Fundraising
Student-centered learning
Canvas proficient
Organizing, coordinating, and scheduling
Curriculum Development
Social-Emotional Learning training
Positive Reinforcement
Cognitive Development
Individualized Education Plans
Progress Monitoring
Professional Development
Learner Centered Teaching
Individualized Interventions
Team Collaborator
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Guilford County Schools
06.2022 - Current
Teacher
Guilford County Schools - Stokesdale Elementary
01.2013 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2009 - 05.2012
Preschool Teacher
Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church Preschool
08.2007 - 05.2009
Preschool Teacher
Cornerstone Baptist Church WEE School
08.2004 - 06.2007
Administrative Assistant
LAN Technologies, Inc.
08.1997 - 08.1998
Mortgage Loan Assistant /Teller
Central Fidelity Bank
08.1994 - 08.1997
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies
Patrick Henry Community College
08.1991 - 06.1994