1. ASHLEY BYRD
8536 Webb Road, Riverdale, GA 30274 | C: 6786086311 | asimonebyrd@gmail.com
Summary
Results-driven teachingprofessionaldedicated to cultivatingstudent success, positive and inviting
classroom cultures,and rigorous learningenvironments.
Core Qualifications
Excellent classroom management Appealto multiple learning modalities
Creative lesson plan development actively teaches publicspeakingand
Mastery of implementingresearch- other interpersonalcommunication
based readingand writing curriculum skills
High student satisfaction data Building student leaders
Common Core Training Character Education
Achievements
KIPP Metro Atlanta's "Grow Beyond" Award
Given to one educator in each schoolwho demonstrates an ability to work above and
beyond expectations to ensure student masteryand success
Received honor at regionalmeetingin front of over 300 teachers and students
Featured Teacher on Mission 100%
Mission 100% is an online video library and platform, with over 900 short, targeted
observation clips from realclassrooms that highlight best teaching practices.
Filmed for best practices in systems and routines
Mercer University CooperatingTeacher
Served as instructionalcoach and mentor to two universitystudents
Provided weekly and daily feedback
Observed and evaluated lesson plan implementation
Professional Experience
KIPP WAYS Academy June 2012-Present
5th Grade Writing Teacher
94% passed Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Test
Increased writing test scores by 5% in first year
7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
97% passed Georgia CRCT 49% Exceed
5th-8th Grade Reading Intervention Classes
Used web based computer programs Achieve 3000 and StudyIsland to further student
growth by 12%
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science in English Education
Magna Cum Laude
GPA: 3.67/4.0
Major GPA: 4.0/4.0
Certifications
Georgia Teaching Certification
Level4
English 6-12
