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Skylar Ford

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Goal-oriented Elementary School Teacher focused on student success through academic excellence, social development, and positive parent-teacher relationships. Excited to begin new challenges with a successful team.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructional Coordinator

Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, Louisiana
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted training sessions for teachers on best practices in classroom instruction and assessment strategies.
  • Assisted in developing evaluation criteria for teacher performance reviews.
  • Consulted with parents regarding their children's academic progress or behavioral concerns.
  • Observed classrooms to evaluate teacher effectiveness in providing instruction that meets state standards.
  • Advised teachers on how they can adjust their teaching styles or lesson plans based on student feedback.

First and Third Grade Teacher

Cherokee Park Elementary School
Shreveport, LA
08.2018 - 07.2021
  • Created and implemented data driven instruction during vertical alignment meetings and grade level meetings.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Set and communicated ground rules for classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
  • Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
  • Completed Administrative Internship.

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Northside Elementary School
Shreveport, LA
01.2012 - 05.2018
  • Created and implemented data driven instruction with grade level team members.
  • Coordinated Family Math Night and Family Literacy Night.
  • Served as Grade Level Chairperson.
  • Collaborated with Special Education teachers to meet the educational needs for students receiving special education inclusion services.
  • Implemented Prime Time Reading Program which enhanced relationships with families in the community.
  • Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
  • Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
2019

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
2011

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Data Interpretation
  • Effectively work with parents

Certification

  • Whole Brain Teaching
  • Teacher Leader
  • Reading Specialist
  • Science of Reading

Timeline

Instructional Coordinator

Caddo Parish Schools
08.2024 - Current

First and Third Grade Teacher

Cherokee Park Elementary School
08.2018 - 07.2021

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Northside Elementary School
01.2012 - 05.2018

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Louisiana Tech University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Grambling State University

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