Xaviant Ford
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Experienced Assistant Principal transitioning to consulting, offering expertise in instructional coaching, curriculum development, and assessment strategies. Proven track record of improving teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through collaborative leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Pioneer Technology & Art Academy - PTAA
Dallas, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Develop coaching initiatives leading to measurable growth in teaching proficiency on evaluation metrics.
- Oversee the comprehensive implementation of the grades K-5 literacy curriculum to enhance student engagement with complex texts through lesson internalization and coaching.
- Develop a school-wide student goal-setting system, integrating formative and summative measures.
- Streamline collaborative efforts to improve teaching strategies through analytics-based discussions.
- Formulate comprehensive approaches to elevate performance in writing among diverse student groups.
- Coordinate and facilitate professional development activities for faculty members to enhance instructional practices.
- Collaborated with district administrators on curriculum development initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to create and execute school improvement plans.
Literacy Facilitator
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville, TX
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Delivered professional development programs centered on the interconnectedness of reading and writing practices.
- Tailored instruction methods according to participant feedback.
- Guided teachers in adopting evidence-based techniques for reading and writing instruction.
- Employed a structured literacy framework to enhance literacy development across grades.
- Evaluated literacy assessment data to uncover patterns and direct interventions.
- Coordinated intervention strategies yielding substantial progress in student reading outcomes.
- Contributed to the creation of curriculum and assessment resources adhering to Reading Language Arts TEKS.
Assistant Principal
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Oversaw a school-wide literacy initiative, resulting in a 15% increase in reading proficiency scores.
- Enhanced student achievement by guiding PLC sessions focused on implementing new curriculum and updated Reading Language Arts TEKS.
- Developed strategies to assist children facing challenges in academic performance and social skills.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Monitored progress toward closing learning outcome gaps through targeted initiatives.
- Supervised student conduct aligning with district guidelines, leading to a 20% reduction in grade 6 office referrals.
Professional Development Specialist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Created a district-wide balanced literacy implementation plan centered around research-based reading and writing routines.
- Conducted multi-day literacy institutes for all Reading Language Arts teachers, district-wide.
- Conducted specialized sessions emphasizing effective literacy lesson delivery and deep engagement based on The New Teacher Project's Opportunity Myth principles.
- Delivered targeted coaching sessions to enhance literacy instructional practices.
- Worked collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders to deliver comprehensive, effective training sessions.
- Analyzed data from evaluations to determine areas that need further attention or improvement.
Instructional Coach
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Observed classrooms to provide coaching and feedback to teachers regarding teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Enhanced teacher instructional techniques, resulting in reading distinctions.
- Facilitated skills-based literacy sessions.
- Enhanced motivation of educators and learners through support.
- Collaboratively developed and implemented assessments to measure student understanding of concepts taught in the classroom.
- Designed curriculum resources aligned with state standards to impact student outcomes.
- Designed targeted educational interventions based on student data analysis.
- Led collaborative literacy-focused professional learning groups to enhance lesson planning and delivery.
Reading Interventionist and Classroom Teacher
Cedar Hill Isd 057-904
Cedar Hill, TX
09.2008 - 02.2016
- Established a positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to quality Tier 1 literacy instruction.
- I instructed English Language Arts to middle school students, resulting in notable student achievement.
- Facilitated dynamic literature circles to foster collaborative learning.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
- Designed lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers to provide optimal support.
- Adapted teaching strategies to enhance engagement among inclusive learner groups.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving student literacy performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
- Served as a department leader and mentor to new teachers.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University of Texas
Austin05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Radion-Televisions Communicationa
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX07-2000
Skills
Instructional leadership
- Instructional coaching and teacher mentorship
- Curriculum design and assessment development
- Data-driven decision-making
- Professional development facilitation
Organizational Leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Resource management
- School improvement initiatives
- Policy implementation
Soft skills
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Emotional intelligence and collaboration
- Project management and time efficiency
Certification
- Texas Educator Certifications:
- PRINCIPAL EC-12
- English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 4-8
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Pioneer Technology & Art Academy - PTAA
07.2022 - Current
Literacy Facilitator
Duncanville ISD
11.2020 - 10.2021
Professional Development Specialist
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
04.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Principal
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
02.2016 - 11.2020
Instructional Coach
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
02.2016 - 04.2018
Reading Interventionist and Classroom Teacher
Cedar Hill Isd 057-904
09.2008 - 02.2016
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Concordia University of Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Radion-Televisions Communicationa
Prairie View A&M University
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