Kelley Blackmon Byrd
Darlington
Summary
Professional with strong background in educational leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, staff coordination, and student engagement. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic success. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable under pressure.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Head of School
Trinity Collegiate School
08.2012 - Current
- The Associate Head serves as de facto Head of the School when the Head of School is away and takes responsibility for any special projects assigned by the Head of School.
- Enhanced school reputation by developing and implementing innovative academic programs.
- Boosted student enrollment through targeted marketing strategies and community outreach initiatives.
- Served as a mentor to faculty members, offering guidance in areas such as classroom management or curriculum development.
- Contributed to strategic planning efforts by identifying areas of growth potential within the institution as well as challenges that required attention.
- Evaluated teacher performance through regular classroom observations, providing constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations of the school while maintaining high standards of academic excellence across all grade levels.
- Assisted in recruiting highly qualified teachers who shared the vision and values of the school community.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Collaborated with Head of School on decision-making processes related to hiring practices, policy changes, or other essential matters.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts resulting in increased financial support for extracurricular activities and facility improvements.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Managed budgetary decisions, ensuring the responsible allocation of resources and financial stability of the school.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Coordinated special events such as graduation ceremonies or guest speaker presentations, ensuring memorable experiences for students and families.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Implemented professional development programs for faculty members, leading to higher retention rates.
- Fostered a safe and supportive learning environment for all students by enforcing disciplinary policies consistently.
Academic Dean
The Byrnes Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated curriculum for all school levels
- Conducted formal and informal teacher evaluations
- Published monthly academic progress reports for board meetings
- Scheduled all classes for Middle School and Upper School
- Conducted faculty meetings
- Administered discipline for all levels
- Conducted interviews and managed faculty
- Parent and community liaison
Dean of Middle School & Upper School
The Byrnes Schools
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Middle School and Upper School English Teacher
- Scheduled Middle School and Upper School classes
- Conducted faculty meetings
- Administered discipline for Middle School and Upper School
- Varsity Cheer Coach
Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher
Darlington County School District
08.2000 - 06.2008
- 7th Grade English Chair, Darlington Middle School
- CERRA Teacher Mentor
- Instructor of 7th grade Honors and College Preparatory English/Language Arts classes
- Junior National Honor Society sponsor
Lower School Teacher
The Byrnes Schools
08.1993 - 06.2000
- (1993-1995) 4K Teacher
- (1995-2000) 1st Grade Teacher
- Lower School Cheer Coach
5K classroom teacher
Florence School District Four
08.1987 - 06.1993
- Brockington Elementary School
Education
BS - Education
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC05.1987
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher mentoring
- Collaborative learning
- Parent communication
- Staff management
- Recruitment and retention
- Fundraising strategies
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Timeline
Associate Head of School
Trinity Collegiate School
08.2012 - Current
Academic Dean
The Byrnes Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Dean of Middle School & Upper School
The Byrnes Schools
01.2009 - 01.2011
Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher
Darlington County School District
08.2000 - 06.2008
Lower School Teacher
The Byrnes Schools
08.1993 - 06.2000
5K classroom teacher
Florence School District Four
08.1987 - 06.1993
BS - Education
Francis Marion University
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