Kimberly Ford
Education Administrator
Moody,AL
Summary
Insightful professional with over 15 years of experience in education settings. Successful history of providing team-spirited leadership through periods of rapid changes and expansion. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational mission.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Region Director
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Birmingham, Alabama
07.2014 - Current
- Provide regional leadership, support and coordination for the Tri-County areas of Jefferson, Shelby and St. Clair
- Oversee program compliance and develop policies to support the goals and mission of the department
- Oversee and approve budget expenditures of grantees of over 3 million dollars
- Utilize data management platforms to keep track of program level data and multiple grant projects
- Provide coaching and monitoring support through professional development and reflective supervision
- Visit programs periodically to view performance and adherence to state guidelines and standards
Program Monitor
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Ensured program compliance of First Class Pre-K units through regular monitoring visits and desktop reviews
- Provided technical assistance to program directors and teachers
- Conducted on-site visits to monitor compliance, collect data and provide support
- Reviewed program budgets and approved spending requests
- Worked in partnership with coaches to ensure high quality programming
Early Head Start Program Coordinator
Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Coordinated program activities and services for the Early Head Start program
- Ensured the provision of services to 206 infants and toddlers and 42 expectant mothers and their children
- Provided guidance and support to staff with implementation of curriculum, individualized plans and ongoing assessment
- Worked to support EHS private childcare providers through technical assistance and support and mentoring of specific skills
- Supported the efforts of department to conduct agency-wide self-assessment in preparation of agency’s Federal Review by the Office of Head Start
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles to boost program success.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Education Specialist
Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity
Birmingham, AL
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Provided continuous, on-going support to classroom teachers through coaching and mentoring
- Conducted formal and informal class observations
- Utilized assessment data to ensure that child outcomes were achieved
- Conducted training to educational professionals on Head Start performance standards, licensing and NAEYC accreditation
- Ensured that classroom environments reflect a healthy and safe learning environment for children
Education and Disabilities Manager
Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start Program
Tuskegee, Alabama
01.2007 - 11.2008
- Responsible for the coordination of the educational services for 6 Head Start Centers in Macon County
- Provided guidance for curriculum instruction and implementation, program planning and professional development
- Analyzed and interpreted program wide child outcomes data
- Contributed to the success of passing the program’s Triennial Review through the Office of Head Start
- Secured the grant for the program’s very first Alabama First Class Pre-K Grant
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
Program Assistant
Alabama Head Start State Collaboration Office
Montgomery, Alabama
07.2006 - 12.2006
- Provided direct support to the Head Start State Collaboration Director in developing state and local partnerships between Head Start and other stakeholders
- Served on various committees and participated in the development of the Alabama Early Learning Guidelines through the Department of Human Resources
- Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Made copies, proofed documents and distributed mail to provide administrative support to staff.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 12.2001 - 12.2005
Master of Science - Public Management
Troy University
Montgomery, AL 08.2007 - 07.2008
Skills
Relationship building
Staff Management
Effective leader
Timeline
Region Director
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
07.2014 - Current
Program Monitor
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education
06.2013 - 07.2014
Early Head Start Program Coordinator
Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity
03.2010 - 04.2013
Education Specialist
Jefferson County Committee For Economic Opportunity
12.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Public Management
Troy University
08.2007 - 07.2008
Education and Disabilities Manager
Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start Program
01.2007 - 11.2008
Program Assistant
Alabama Head Start State Collaboration Office
07.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Auburn University
12.2001 - 12.2005