Ashley Hilton Ford
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
High-energy teacher with 15 years of experience, dedicated to fostering a love of learning in all students while ensuing they meet their highest academic potential.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Desoto Central High School
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented station rotations with a team teacher at the high school level and piloted an SREB class of 50 plus students for Desoto County
- Planned lessons to increase student engagement and understanding of skills
- Worked with teachers to support struggling students and to help rectify comprehension issues
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success
- Spirit Club Coordinator
- Jag Pal Coordinator
- Pep Rally Coordinator
- Student Council Advisor
- Head Softball Coach for 3 years
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Oxford Intermediate School
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise reading programs
- Helped write Mississippi 5th grade standardized test questions
- Created assessments for Oxford's new standards-based grading policy
- Facilitated reading centers using The Daily Five method
- Implemented the Writer of the Month Award's Program for Oxford
- Frequently assessed students and adjusted instruction based on data
- Communicated student progress with parents/guardians
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2015
6th Grade Elementary Teacher
Holly Hill Elementary
08.2009 - 05.2012
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
University, MS05.2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Positive learning environment
- Student-centered learning
- Technology integration
- Small-group instruction
- High student engagement
- Co-worker Collaborator
- Skilled in Powerschool
- Skilled in Schoology
Timeline
English Teacher
Desoto Central High School
08.2020 - Current
5th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Oxford Intermediate School
08.2015 - 05.2020
5th Grade Reading Teacher
Hillcrest Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2015
6th Grade Elementary Teacher
Holly Hill Elementary
08.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Mississippi
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