KENYETTA FORD-Wigfall
Port Chester
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in reading intervention and literacy development. Deep understanding of instructional strategies and assessment techniques to support diverse learning needs. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving student success. Adaptable and reliable with focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Reading Interventionist
NYCPS Literacy Collaborative
School District 11 The Bronx, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Analyzed screener data in collaboration with school leaders and teacher teams.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to improve student engagement and reading comprehension.
- Provided research-based interventions, such as the Wilson Reading System.
- Continuously monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of intervention.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and families to ensure the generalization of skills outside the intervention schedule.
- Maintained data progress reports.
- Designed and implemented targeted reading interventions for diverse student populations.
- Developed individualized reading intervention plans to address student needs and enhance literacy skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting interventions based on data-driven insights.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative literacy practices and assessment tools.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
Literacy Reading Coach
NYCDOE Universal Literacy Initiative
School District 10 The Bronx, NY
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Provided in-class coaching support for literacy content, pedagogy, assessment, and social-emotional learning using the coaching cycle within a gradual release of responsibility model.
- Conducted collaborative planning meetings for literacy units, lessons, small-group work, interventions, and student assessments, ensuring diagnostic information is used to monitor growth.
- Developed year-long learning plans based on research-backed primary literacy instruction.
- Delivered periodic workshops and distributed newsletters to families, supporting literacy development at home.
- Interpret, apply, and disseminate knowledge of standards, research, curricula, reading theories, and evidence-based practices for teachers to implement.
- Analyzed, organized, and clearly explained data to show the impact and implications for early reading and writing instruction.
- Coordinated the administration of K-2 diagnostics and screeners, including Gates McGinitie, Acadience Reading, and DRA3.
- Provided multi-tiered systems of support, utilizing tiered core instructional programs for tier 2 interventions.
- Collaborated with school administration and support staff to order materials needed for literacy instruction and assessment in K-2 classrooms.
- Provided remote learning instruction across all academic subjects.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators on effective reading instruction techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Analyzed reading assessment data to identify areas for improvement and inform targeted intervention plans.
- Mentored new reading coaches, providing guidance on best practices and resource utilization.
K-5 Teacher Leader | Teach for America Corp Member | Integrated Co-Teacher | AIS Provider | Educational Specialist
NYCDOE
School Districts 9 & 10 The Bronx, NY
09.2000 - 08.2016
- Implemented an interdisciplinary, Common Core-structured literacy curriculum.
- Utilized data effectively to guide instruction and create independent learning stations.
- Adapted lesson plans and instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Established and maintained communication with parents to support student progress.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers.
- Provided extended day, after-school, and summer academic intervention services.
- Held weekly grade-level meetings to conduct data dives and make curriculum adaptations.
- Facilitated professional learning communities.
- Implemented a model Thinking Maps classroom.
- Differentiated formal and informal data-driven instruction to meet diverse student learning styles.
- Led planning sessions, observed and provided constructive feedback to Sports and Arts Afterschool Program instructional leaders.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to foster student learning and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
Summer School Instructor | Wilson Academic Interventionist
NYCDOE
The Bronx, NY
07.2002 - 08.2006
- Instructed students at risk of meeting promotion criteria in literacy and math.
- Taught test-taking strategies to students who failed to meet promotion criteria.
- Implemented lesson plans effectively to ensure continuity of instruction.
- Provided targeted instruction with Wilson Reading System to students deficient in phonemic awareness and phonics to enhance reading fluency.
- Maintained organized records to track and monitor student progress.
- Delivered Tier 3, one-on-one literacy tutoring through teacher-student conferences.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement curriculum improvements and instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
City University of New York, Lehman College
The Bronx, NY05-2006
Some College (30 Credit Hours) - Early Childhood Education
PACE University
New York, NY05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fisk University
Nashville, TN05-2000
Skills
- Proficient in Reading Ready academic intervention
- Proficient in Great Leaps Reading Fluency program
- Data analysis workshop experience
- NYS ELA and Math exam score
- Proficient in SPIRE phonics reading program
- Proficient in Sound Reading Intervention techniques
- Orton-Gillingham instructional techniques
- Enhanced vocabulary development
- Wilson Reading System Dyslexia Practitioner
- Personalized education strategies
- Student records management
- Guided reading
Accomplishments
- NYS Early Childhood Education Permanent License (Birth-2), May 2006
- NYS Childhood Education (Grades 1-6,) May 2006
- NYS Early Childhood Education Transitional B License, PACE University May 2002
Certification
- Acadience Reading K-6 Mentor February 2025
- Pathways to Structured Literacy AIM Institute for Learning and Research June 2024
- Pathways to Proficient Reading AIM Institute for Learning and Research January 2023
- Language Essential to Teaching Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Lexia June 2023
- Dyslexia Practitioner Wilson Reading System June 2018
- Fundations Facilitator | District Presenter Wilson Reading System June 2018
- Teacher Leadership Program NYCDOE Leadership Pathways June 2016
Timeline
Instructional Reading Interventionist
NYCPS Literacy Collaborative
09.2023 - Current
Literacy Reading Coach
NYCDOE Universal Literacy Initiative
09.2016 - 08.2023
Summer School Instructor | Wilson Academic Interventionist
NYCDOE
07.2002 - 08.2006
K-5 Teacher Leader | Teach for America Corp Member | Integrated Co-Teacher | AIS Provider | Educational Specialist
NYCDOE
09.2000 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fisk University
Some College (30 Credit Hours) - Early Childhood Education
PACE University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
City University of New York, Lehman College
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- NYCDOE In-District Fundations Level 1 Workshop Facilitator/Presenter New York, NY July 2021, July & August 2023
- Established a literacy-rich environment within the classroom, fostering a love for reading among all students.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing targeted intervention strategies for struggling students.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.