Nancy Ford

• Participated in ongoing training sessions to remain current on child welfare policies and practices.
• Adapted to changing case dynamics, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in the pursuit of children''s best interests.
• Supported family reunification efforts, facilitating visitations and maintaining open lines of communication.
• Enhanced child welfare by providing consistent advocacy and support to assigned cases.
• Upheld high standards of professionalism as a volunteer advocate, representing CASA in a positive and responsible manner.
• Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a case, ensuring that everyone remained informed about important developments.
• Maintained confidentiality while working with sensitive information, adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by CASA organization.
• Assisted in court proceedings, presenting comprehensive reports on case findings and progress updates.

• Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
• Developed critical thinking skills in students through engaging activities and assignments that challenged their perspectives on historical events.
• Facilitated meaningful connections between historical events and contemporary issues, encouraging students to understand the relevance of social studies education today.
• Implemented project-based learning assignments that connected course content to real-world issues, inspiring students to become active citizens within their communities.
• Enhanced students' writing skills through essay assignments, research projects and debate preparation.
• Engaged with parents to create a coordinated approach to their child's learning experience in social studies.
• Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.

See description under Secondary Social Studies Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools.