Mattie Ford
Kansas City,KS
Summary
To utilize my expertise in reading instruction to help students reach their full potential and become life-long learners. To collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure that all students have access to quality literacy instruction. Dedicate literacy instructor with teaching experience in postsecondary setting. Skilled in designing courses, developing curriculum and utilizing modern technology to create engaging learning experiences for students. Knowledgeable about current practices in education and best methods for developing future educators.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Little Leaders Of KCK
08.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3, 4th
Claude Huyck Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Analyzed students abilities and coordinated lessons, cooperated with executive staff members and developed individualized learning plans to overcome student obstacles.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Document and report attendance daily and maintain and submit accurate attendance records weekly
- Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
Education
Turner School District
Kansas City, Kansas05.2023
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southwestern College
Winfield, Kansas12.2015
Skills
- IEP S
- Positive Student Engagement
- Department Planning
- Advanced Arrangements
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Student Monitoring
- Diverse Audiences
- Evaluate Students
- Multimedia Instruction
- Google Slides
- Developing Social Skills
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement Planning
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Little Leaders Of KCK
08.2022 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3, 4th
Claude Huyck Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2022
Turner School District
Master of Arts - Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southwestern College
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