Stephen Ford Jr
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator 1 years' experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Desert Chapel Christian Schools
Palm Springs, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Created customized grading rubrics powerful assessment tools.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Inspired students to want to read by taking to library and helping to choose books.
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
Active Duty Soldier
Army
Seattle, WA
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Received, processed, and disseminated intelligence information.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Organized and coordinated equipment for field operations.
- Provided security and surveillance in a variety of environments.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Trained junior soldiers in basic soldiering skills.
- Supervised personnel during daily operations.
- Cultivated excellent work ethic, dedication to duty, and timeliness in work actions.
- Inspected personnel for proper uniform standards.
- Directed artillery crew members to position, maintain and fire guns.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Credential History
Cal State San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA05-2023
Skills
- Materials Sourcing
- Special Education
- Standardized Tests
- Play-Based Learning
- Elementary Education
- Safety Awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Individualized Learning
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Desert Chapel Christian Schools
08.2023 - Current
Active Duty Soldier
Army
02.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Credential History
Cal State San Bernardino
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