

Kolleen Byrd (Pollard)
Instructional Designer/Trainer

Relevant Work Experience
Correlated Work Experience
English-Language Arts Teacher- Calhoun County Middle School -August 2020 to July 2021
Teach content area at appropriate instructional level including standards-based instruction and student learning-focused instruction. Assess and encourage student progress by promoting student engagement.
Manage the learning environment by maintaining student behavior in the classroom and handling instructional time and non-instructional tasks effectively.
Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, parents, and colleagues. Work cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents.
Interact in a professional manner with students and parents.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings according to school policy.
Demonstrate accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content area.
Collaborate with peers to use and analyze data to plan individually and cooperatively for student success and achievement.
Utilize technology in the classroom to engage student performance.
Participate in professional learning opportunities and apply learned concepts to increase student performance.
SPED Paraprofessional- Calhoun County Elementary School- November 2019 to August 2020
Interact with children in a professional manner.
Participate in professional development to increase student achievement.
Comply with school, system, state, and federal regulations and policies.
Manage classroom behavior.
Lead students during arts and crafts
Alternate with teacher with leading instruction.
Assist child in achieving self-help skills, especially in personal hygiene.
Prepare forms, reports, and documents.
Prepare room for the next day.
Substitute Teacher Southwest Georgia Action Council - Moultrie, GA April 2017 to November 2019
Greet children and parents during pick-up and drop-off.
Interact with children during play, literacy, outside and eating time (s)
Assist teacher in managing classroom behavior.
Aid students during arts and crafts
Assist teacher with paperwork.
Alternate with teacher with leading instruction.
Assist teacher with order of the classroom which includes cleaning the room,
sterilize toys and tables and prepare room for the next day.
Education + Skills
M. Ed. in Instructional Technology, Media & Design University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA August 2020 to Present
BA in English Clayton State University - Morrow, GA January 2018 to July 2020
AA in Psychology Bainbridge State College - Bainbridge, GA June 2014 to December 2017
High School Diploma Early County High School - Blakely, GA August 2010 to May 2014
Qualities & Skills
Curriculum Development
• Developing Learning experiences
• Developer of instruction (1+ years)
• Training & development • Technology (3+ years)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in Google Forms, Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Docs
• Proficient in Writing & Editing
• Behavior Management
• Classroom Management
• Experience Working with Students including Special Education
• Teaching
• Organizational skills
• Lesson planning
• Problem-solving
• Proofreading
• Reliability
• Flexibility
•Dedicated to the field of Research
• Public Speaking
My Latest Work

MEDT 7490 (Visual & Media Literacy for Teaching & Learning)-Work Sample
Google Sites Portfolio- https://sites.google.com/my.westga.edu/medt-7490-visual-media-lit-tch/home
MEDT 7468 (Instructional Multimedia Design & Development)- Work Sample
Google Sites Presentation on Digital Storytelling-https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1brXpbPIpSwWFKZNwjq0YVsMQexm-oWzBIiwSxZi2Rfc/edit?usp=sharing
MEDT 7472 (Introduction to Distance Education)- Work Sample
Canvas- Online course development w/ partner
https://k12.instructure.com/enroll/PEKP3D
https://k12.instructure.com/register
Code: PEKP3D
MEDT 7461 (Instructional Technology, Media & Design)- Work Sample
Instructional Unit Plan created w/ a partner
IDT Ideologies & Frameworks
Due to the nature of the coursework in my graduate program, I am proficient in frameworks and ideologies for the field of Instructional Technology and Design (IDT): This includes:



CONTACT
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