ELIZABETH BYARS
Education Professional
ABOUT ME
I am an accomplished Education Professional dedicated to increasing access to education. With expertise in instructional technology and program administration, I have a demonstrated history of integrating new systems and procedures, overcoming technological and administrative obstacles with students, staff and faculty as well as extensive experience developing unique classroom curriculum and creating and delivering powerful student-centered presentations. I am skilled at providing student support and mentorship to diverse populations of learners. As departmental leader, I cultivated a community-oriented, team atmosphere. I am recognized for the ability to implement highly impactful and effective solutions to administrative problems during times of crisis.
PHILOSOPHY
STRENGTHS
STUDENT ADVOCATE
Advocate for international students during changes in enrollment patterns
Authored a report detailing the trend of the decline in international student enrollment in American higher education institutions while simultaneously offering suggestions to ameliorate this downward trend in enrollment.
SYSTEMS THINKER
Systems thinker during disruptions in higher education institutions
Authored an op-ed arguing for the necessity of retaining Chinese researchers to maintain the U.S.’s competitiveness in innovation.
PROBLEM SOLVER
Innovative problem solver during times of crisis
Built distance-learning process from the ground up, alongside four other colleagues, as a part of the school’s crisis team during COVID-19.
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PROMOTER OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY
Promoter of cultural competency in employees
Designed a mini-MOOC focused on cultural competency for individuals planning to move abroad for employment.
PROJECT MANAGER
Culturally responsive project manager for first stage of an academic counseling program
PROGRAM EVALUATOR
Effective program evaluator in promoting systemic change
Assessed a local CT middle school’s reading intervention program identifying shortcomings and offering solutions to improve effectiveness across the system.
“Our job as leaders, teachers, and parents is not to prepare kids for something; our job is to help kids prepare themselves for anything.”
A.J. Juliani
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