Ashley Byrd

625 Meramec View Drive Eureka, MO (314) 808-5193 abfyc@mail.missouri.edu

EDUCATION
University of Missouri
Master of Education degree in Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
with an emphasis in Elementary Education, Teaching Fellow
Graduated: Expected July 2016

Columbia, MO

University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary (1-6)
Graduated: May 2015

Columbia, MO

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fourth Grade Teacher
Hallsville Intermediate
Hallsville, MO
August 2015-May 2016
Conducted action research on writing partnerships in my fourth grade classroom
Implemented school-wide Leader in Me philosophy aimed at developing student leadership skills
through the Seven Habits
Applied Positive Behavior Support (PBS) practices for behavior management
Brought high-concern students to Care Team to develop interventions and solutions
Tutored students after school in math and reading
Taught math curriculum using research-based, Common Core aligned Everyday Math program
Used a balanced literacy approach to instruct students in reading, writing, and word work
Co-taught with science specialist by managing behaviors and guiding students during small group
and independent work time

Student Intern
Barretts Elementary
Ballwin, MO
August 2014-May 2015
Collaborated with fourth grade team to analyze data, design need-based interventions, and unofficially
Care Team high-concern students
Taught lessons using mini-lesson structure in reading and writing
Conferred individually with students during reading and writing to offer guidance and instruction
Implemented school-wide Leader in Me philosophy aimed at developing student leadership skills through
the Seven Habits

Substitute Teacher
Parkway School District
St. Louis, MO
September 2014-January 2015
Carried out lesson plans for grades 1-4 in reading, writing, math, social studies, and science
Implemented variety of classroom management strategies
MU Partnership for Education Renewal
Teacher-Release Substitute
Hannah Cole Primary School
October 2014-December 2014
Substituted in a first grade class throughout the semester and carried out lesson plans
Conducted guided reading groups, read aloud, and whole class instruction

Boonville, MO

Pre-Service Teacher
Two Mile Prairie Elementary &
September 2013-May 2014
Rock Bridge Elementary
Guided small group activities for math games, second grade
Proctored assessments for No Excuse words, second grade
Worked with small groups in math instruction, first grade
Co-taught with substitute once a week, first grade

Columbia, MO

Pre-Service Teacher
Kendall-Whittier Elementary &
January 2012-May 2012
University School
Taught second grade math measurement lesson and science water cycle lesson
Taught advanced Kindergarten math lessons weekly during small group rotations

Tulsa, OK

Teachers Assistant
University School
August 2011-May 2012
Taught advanced vocabulary weekly to third grade
Graded and filed homework, quizzes, and tests

Tulsa, OK

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Site Assistant
Adventure Club
Columbia, MO
January 2014-August 2014
Led students in experiments and educational activities during Jump Start Our Learning Time (JOLT)
Supervised student behaviors and played with them during free time
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
Chesterfield, MO
January 2013-May 2013
Aided seventh grade student in homework help
Conducted test prep via quizzes and hands-on study tools; subjects include math, science, and English
In-Class Assistant
Valley Park Elementary
August 2012-May 2013
Provided individual tutoring for reading and assignment corrections
Instructed small group learning activities for second grade
Rotated through second grade classrooms to assist teacher-instruction

Valley Park, MO

Camp Counselor
Summer 2011, 2012
Supervised children, ages 4-15
Led children in camp games and activities

Wildwood, MO

YMCA

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Rural Summer School Assistant
Auxvasse Elementary
June 2014
Taught science geology lesson to second and third grade
Facilitated small group discussion and assisted in science experiments

Auxvasse, MO

WINGS Volunteer via

Mizzou Alternative Breaks
Chicora Elementary
Charleston, SC
Spring Break 2014
Helped manage student behaviors in an after-school program at a Title I urban school
Assisted with homework during academic center time

 Engaged students in games and activities

Student-Missouri State Teachers
Association Teacher Buddies Mentor
Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary
September 2013-December 2013
Tutored fifth grade student one hour, once a week in reading and math
Served as academic and behavioral role model
Literacy Tutor
YMCA Community Literacy
November 2012-May 2013
Worked to help a student grow from first grade to fourth grade reading proficiency
Developed behavior management plan based on positive reinforcement and rewards
Designed lessons focused on decoding, comprehension, and site word recognition

Columbia, MO

Valley Park, MO

ORGANIZATIONS
Service Co-Chair
Student-Missouri State Teachers Association
September 2013-May 2014
Organized and executed service day for Special Olympics Spring Games
Assisted in managing Teacher Buddies mentor program, aimed at partnering pre-service teachers with
students in a Title I school to act as a mentor and tutor