ANGELA LEDFORD
FRANKLIN,NC
Summary
Dependable, experienced, dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies. Proven knowledge of curriculum and instruction, education administration, data analysis, and performance evaluation. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Macon County Schools / South Macon Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques and to determine areas needing improvement
- Counseled and provided guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements and set performance goals and objectives
- Enforced discipline and attendance rules
- Planned, coordinated, and oversaw school logistics programs, such as bus and food services
- Coordinated all District and State Assessments
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
Title One Reading Specialist
Macon County Schools / South Macon Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help
- Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
- Defined problems, collected data, established facts and validated conclusions
- Collaborated with faculty members to evaluate and improve curriculum
- Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Discussed individual students' needs and progress as a leader of the Student Services Team
- MTSS leader- researched and implemented interventions, and managed Tier paperwork
- Established and maintained the school's Title One Notebook
- Managed, calculated, and recorded EVAAS data
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
First Grade Teacher
Macon County Schools / South Macon Elementary
08.2002 - Current
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine student strengths and areas of need
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom were responsible
- Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Prepared students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicated those objectives to students
- Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required
Education
Masters Degree - School Administration
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2022
Masters degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Durham, NC05.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2001
Skills
- Data-driven instruction
- AIG Licensure
- Performance standards and analysis
- Testing Coordinator
- Student and parent relations
- Instructional leadership
- Performance monitoring
- Faculty support
- Literacy strategies
- Standardized testing coordination
- Curriculum evaluation
- Curricula implementation
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at South Macon Elementary for the 2020-2021 school year
- Obtained Academically or Intellectually Gifted Licensure in May, 2022
- Chosen for the North Carolina Principal Fellows program in 2020
Certification
Academically or Intellectually Gifted Licensure, May 2022
Certified Beginning Teacher Mentor
Awards
- Teacher of the Year, South Macon Elementary, 2019-20
- North Carolina Principal Fellow, 2020-2022
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Macon County Schools / South Macon Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Title One Reading Specialist
Macon County Schools / South Macon Elementary
08.2016 - 08.2022
First Grade Teacher
Macon County Schools / South Macon Elementary
08.2002 - Current
Masters degree - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Academically or Intellectually Gifted Licensure, May 2022
Certified Beginning Teacher Mentor
Masters Degree - School Administration
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education
Western Carolina University
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