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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Zella Ford

Selma,AL
Zella Ford

Summary

Educational supervisor rendering services in educational leadership: federal programming, professional learning coordination, at-risk programming, student support services, teacher /classroom improvement, and arts education planning/development. Supportive, compassionate educational professional with graduate-level certification in educational leadership and curriculum instruction and planning. Enjoys supporting building-level educators through planning and organizing professional learning opportunities that assist in creating successful learning and sustainable communities that foster collaboration and networking among administrators and teachers. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

Overview

33
years of professional experience

Work History

Dallas County School System

Director K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
01.2022

Job overview

  • Creates and implements a cohesive learning system consistent with the district’s vision, mission, strategic initiatives, and policies that include curriculum development and improvement, effective instructional practices, and a balanced assessment system

Dallas County School System

Director DCSS Federal Programs
01.2012

Job overview

  • Coordinates various federal programs such as Title 1, Part A, Title II, Part A, Title III, Part A, Title IV, Part A, Title V, Part B, and Title IX, Part A

Concordia College

Adjunct Professor
01.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Teaches ENG 205 – Introduction of Speech

Dallas County School System

Coordinator/Supervisor
01.2005 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Coordinates elementary, middle, and high school curriculum and instruction, Building Based Student Support Program/Response to Instruction (RtI), Alabama Student Assistance Program, Professional Learning Program (Title II), Safe and Drug Free School’s Program (Title IV), Rural Education Initiative, New Teacher Professional Growth Program, Alabama Teacher Mentoring Program, and more

Concordia College

Adjunct Professor
01.2000 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Taught Composition I and II, Grammar I and II, and Introduction to Speech

Keith High School

English/Language Arts Teacher
01.1992 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Taught grades 9-12 English, Writing, African American Literature
  • Chaired the KHS English Department
  • Coordinated graduation and senior activities
  • Coordinated school’s assembly programs
  • Chaired SACS accreditation for 2004-2006 academic year.

Education

Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
01.2011

University Overview

Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama

Certification K-12 Administration
01.2002

University Overview

Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama

M.Ed. English/Secondary Education
01.2001

University Overview

Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

B.S. Secondary Language Arts (6-12)
01.1992

University Overview

Skills

  • Program Coordination
  • Decision Making and Advocacy
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Organization and Planning
  • Human Resource Management
  • Professional Learning Coordination
  • Capacity Builder
  • Scheduling
  • Professional Learning Consultant/ Facilitator
  • Educational Leadership Support
  • Student Support Organization
  • Prevention and Support Organization
  • Professional Presentations
  • Staff Development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Alabama Education Association
  • National Education Association
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Council for Leaders Alabama Schools
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Altemail

Altemail
cooperzrh@gmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Fishing
  • Reading
  • Event Planning
  • Singing
  • Script Drafting

Timeline

Director K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
Dallas County School System
01.2022
Adjunct Professor
Concordia College
01.2015 - Current
Director DCSS Federal Programs
Dallas County School System
01.2012
Coordinator/Supervisor
Dallas County School System
01.2005 - 01.2012
Adjunct Professor
Concordia College
01.2000 - 01.2005
English/Language Arts Teacher
Keith High School
01.1992 - 01.2005
Alabama State University
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership
Alabama State University
Certification K-12 Administration
Alabama State University
M.Ed. English/Secondary Education
Stillman College
B.S. Secondary Language Arts (6-12)
Zella Ford