FATIM BYRD
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Policy Fellow Alumni at Teach Plus, adept in policy writing and teacher leadership. Spearheaded initiatives resulting in over $50 million funding for educational programs. Expert in curriculum development and public speaking, with a proven track record in enhancing education policy and fostering diversity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Affinity Group Network Facilitator
Teach Plus
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure successful outcomes from each session
- Create resources for affinity group members.
- Generated discussions around intersectionality to build safe spaces for diverse members in the group.
- Tracked project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables, ensuring goals are met according to schedule
- Organized and facilitated meetings to help retain black male teachers.
- Facilitated discussions on current issues and topics of interest among members of the group.
Senior Policy Fellow Alumni
Teach Plus
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Support the Senior Policy Fellow Co-leadership in driving successful policy outcomes for Policy Fellows
- Successfully advocated for over 50 million dollars of funding for the student teacher stipend programs.
- Conducted research and generated a policy brief on statewide education policy to support organization's mission
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior fellows to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement
- Prepared and delivered speeches to further education policy objectives.
- Organized and facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss proposed changes to policies.
- Assisted with development and implementation of grassroots efforts to support or oppose policy changes.
Spanish Instructor/PFT Building Representative
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
09.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented Spanish lesson plans to teach basic language skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening
- Demonstrated the ability to use technology in the classroom for effective instruction
- Developed lesson plans by assessing students' knowledge level of Spanish language principles
- Educated students on Hispanic cultures for enriching global awareness
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning interdisciplinary units that incorporated Spanish language instruction
- Conferred with parents or guardians and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences
- Scheduled and coordinated details of grievance hearings and other meetings
- Monitored company and workforce adherence to labor agreements
- Recommended collective bargaining strategies, goals, and objectives
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Spanish Literature, Secondary Education
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA, US08.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology, Spanish Literature
Temple University
Philadelphia, US06.2012
Certification - Spanish Literature
Universidad de Oviedo
Oviedo, Spain05.2012
Skills
- Teacher Leadership
- Policy writing
- Project management
- Advocacy strategies
- Diversity training
- Legislative review
- Policy advocacy
- Curriculum development
- Public speaking
- Research skills
- Education Policy
Certification
Pre-K to 12 Spanish Teaching Certification
References
References available upon request
Awards
Brother Colhocker Social Justice Award (LaSalle University)
Languages
Spanish Bilingual
Timeline
Affinity Group Network Facilitator
Teach Plus
11.2023 - Current
Senior Policy Fellow Alumni
Teach Plus
08.2023 - Current
Spanish Instructor/PFT Building Representative
School District of Philadelphia
09.2013 - Current
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Spanish Literature, Secondary Education
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology, Spanish Literature
Temple University
Certification - Spanish Literature
Universidad de Oviedo
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