Mattie Ford
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum and SEL Director
Little Leaders of KCK
Kansas City, KS
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Executed patience, resilience 18% skills increase
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff 45% increase state curricula
- Developed rich learning environment 20% student engagement increase
- Worked collaboratively colleagues, stakeholders, support staff 25% growth
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
Elementary Teacher
Claude Huyck Elementary School
Kansas City, KS
08.2015 - 05.2022
- Evaluated and addressed student needs resulting in a 50% increase in self-esteem during the final quarter.
- Achieved a 20% success rate in one-on-one coaching of students.
- Enhanced collaboration with the curriculum development department, resulting in a 30% growth.
- Implemented individual behavior plans resulting in a 41% increase in student growth
- Established strong connections with parents through regular meetings and school functions.
- Contributed towards the development of lesson plans in conjunction with fellow educators and school personnel.
- Integrated technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Organized field trips and other extracurricular activities for students.
- Created innovative teaching strategies to motivate reluctant learners.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
Education
Masters of Reading - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS12.2015
Skills
- Empathetic
- Collaboration
- Planning
- Flexible
- Problem-solving
- Written Communication
- Issues Resolution
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Program Management
- Crisis Management
- Content Development
- Talent Acquisition
- Rules and regulations
- Facilities Management
- Creativity and Innovation
Certification
Preschool Program Director License
Teaching Certificate K-6
Timeline
Curriculum and SEL Director
Little Leaders of KCK
08.2022 - 08.2024
Elementary Teacher
Claude Huyck Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2022
Masters of Reading - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Southwestern College
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