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Educational Leadership Resume. Darin Byrd. Vision Statement.
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Educational Leadership Resume Darin Byrd
Vision Statement • As an educational leader I will provide services for all students, including a challenging and rigorous curriculum that will prepare each student to be successful as they make the transition to post high school experiences. I will strive to involve all stakeholders in my decision making that goes along with running an effective school. I will always direct the decisions I make to be ethically and morally responsible. I will always strive to be a positive change agent, keeping the school’s curricula current and related to state and federal guidelines. I will strive to provide a safe environment for all students.
Assumptions about the current position and district • As the new principal at Galax Middle School I will assume the responsibilities of directing the school toward meeting the state and federal guidelines for meeting AYP. I understand that there are only a few criteria that fell short of these expectations. While striving to meet these requirements, I will not forget to maintain the standards previously met. I will work diligently with the elementary and high school to make the transition for all students smooth and effective so that each student sees success.
Staff Development Activities Performed • Taught Focus Groups on SPED Accommodations to GMS and GHS staff • Presented a model lesson to GHS Faculty on how to use Bloom’s and Marzano’s strategies in the classroom • Mentored Teachers 2 years • Provided Bully Training for GMS Staff
Professional Information • I have taught Special Education for 11 years in both an inclusion setting and resource setting at Galax High School and Galax Middle School. • While teaching the resource classes, I was responsible for the following disciplines: 5th, 6th, and 7th grade English and Math; Algebra 1; Algebra 2; Geometry; US History; Government; Earth Science; and Biology. • I have served as the inclusion teacher / Algebra 1 teacher, while teaching the inclusion class for a total of 5 years. • Over the past two years I have continued to serve as the inclusion/general ed. teacher and have also taught the 7th graders who met the requirements to take Algebra early.
Professional Information • Served as Co-Assistant Principal for Galax High School while I was completing my intern practicum • Completed 120 hours of administrative service at each of the elementary, middle and high school levels • Maintained the attendance and house program at the middle school • Developed the form currently used to evaluate paraprofessionals at GCPS • Worked on the committee to design a division wide handbook • Served on the SACS committee to determine what GHS has done to provide opportunities for its students • Served on the Bully Prevention Committee
Professional Information • Aided in the development of the current gifted entrance program at the elementary level. • Aided in the development of the 2010-11 master schedule at the elementary school.
Personal Information • Coached the following sports: JV and Varsity Baseball; JV and Varsity Football; 8th Grade and JV Softball; and Varsity Wrestling • Started the first wrestling team at GHS • Devised the wrestling schedule for the youth and varsity wrestling teams • Formed a youth wrestling program working with a variety of community members. (at Carroll Co & Galax) • Formed a Wrestling Boosters with booster government, by–laws, and tax exempt status • Certified in CPR and First Aid • Have been married for 15 years with one beautiful daughter