Adrienne Ballard
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Team-minded Adult Instructor and Mentor talented at conducting and implementing training and educational programs in Adult Education industry. Communicative and organized professional possessing advanced technical writing skills and in-depth knowledge of best training program practices. Certified in Secondary Education English and Special Education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pediatric Developmental Services
06.2024 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
English Instructor
Montgomery College
11.2021 - Current
- Online Instructor, Lesson Planning, Student Data Management
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over 20 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Attended community and campus events.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Tutored students in using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
- Educated program participants on writing professional documents.
- Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Developed vocational training program curricula and objectives.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Wrote and designed continuing education examinations.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Cultivate partnerships with vocational training companies when advocating for refugee placements.
Mentor Teacher
Montgomery College
11.2021 - Current
- Faculty Mentoring, Student Advising, Professional Development
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, and assisting with student registration.
Secondary Education Teacher and Mentor Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Skillful Teacher, Honors English Language Arts, Restorative Practices
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on various platforms to cater to different learning styles.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Utilized organized, methodical and technical approach to teaching concepts.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Prepared students for local and national skills competitions.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments or alumni organizations.
- Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
- Consulted and negotiated with various levels of management and stakeholders to determine training priorities and needs.
- Designed job aids and manuals to meet requirements of system upgrades and revisions.
- Developed training reports and summaries for management and internal audits.
- Designed and developed numerous e-learning courses, videos, simulations and online content.
- Presented presentations to management and clients for implementation to improve operations and processes in various departments.
- Planned and promoted organizational changes by working with management teams to develop departmental training strategies.
High School English/SPED Teacher/Testing Coordinator
Maya Angelou Public Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2020
- In-Person/Online Instructor, Curriculum Development, Mentorship
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Drafted reports to detail findings from testing phases.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Education
Master of Education - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2018
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01.2015
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- E-Learning Design
- Facilitation Techniques
- Data organization
- Technical Writing
- Organizational Development
- Training delivery
- Adult Learning Theory
- Performance Improvement
- Needs Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Praxis I-Exam Common Core NC Reading and Writing, 04/2015
- Praxis I-Exam Common Core NC Math, 07/2020
- Praxis Exam: Principles of Learning and Teaching, 05/2022
- Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Reading, Appalachian State University, 2015
- Evidence-Based Writing, North Carolina State University, 2015
- Teaching an Online Course-Integrating Technology, North Carolina State University, 2015
- Evidence-Based Mathematics Instruction, North Carolina State University, 2015
- STAR: Student Achievement in Reading, North Carolina State University, 2015
- Applying Content Standards: GPS for Success, Appalachian State University, 2015
- Accelerating Learning in Reading, Appalachian State University, 2015
- Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIEBLS) Certified, 2013
- Woodcock-Johnson, 2013
- Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2013
- Test of Silent Reading Efficiency and Comprehension (TOSREC), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2013
Professional Development
- Studying Skillful Teaching 1 - SST 1
- Studying Skillful Teaching 2 - SST 2
- CPD RD-49 Methods of Teaching Reading in The Content Area Part I
- CPD RD-50 Methods of Teaching Reading in The Content Area Part II
- CPD HR-21 Education That is Multicultural
- CPD TOT-06 Mentoring: Mapping the Journey
- CPD TOT-02 Mentoring for All: Strategies, Activities, and Assessment
- CPD EB-60 Teaching the ESOL Student in Mainstream Classroom II
- CPD SA-35 Teaching Students With Special Needs
- Examining Implicit Bias
- Raising the Academic Achievement of Secondary ELs
- Return to In-Person Learning 2021: COVID-19 Health and Safety Training
Philosophyofeducation
All learners hold the power of YET.
Organizations
NCTE: National Council of Teachers English
Coursework
- Foundations of Instructional Design
- Instructional Design Analysis
- Instructional Design Production
- Issues in Instructional Design
- Instructional Planning and Presentation
- Foundations of Teaching Practice Integration
- Issues in Technology Integration
- Technology Design Portfolio
- Ind Education Diverse Society
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Field Experience
- Conflict Resolution in Education
- Cyberspace & Society
- Effective Use of Instruction Technology Class
- Race and Diversity in Children's and Young Adult Books: Reading Between the Lines
Awards
- Awarded Most Ambitious Tutor of the Year Literacy Volunteers of America - Pitt County 2014
- Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 2007 Pitt Literacy Center-Volunteers of America
Affiliations
- NCTE
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pediatric Developmental Services
06.2024 - Current
English Instructor
Montgomery College
11.2021 - Current
Mentor Teacher
Montgomery College
11.2021 - Current
High School English/SPED Teacher/Testing Coordinator
Maya Angelou Public Charter School
08.2019 - 10.2020
Secondary Education Teacher and Mentor Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Master of Education - Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Temple University
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