Dr. Mary Ford

Responsible for teacher development and training in reading intervention instruction. Provide ELA coaching and leadership support to school campus. Perform teacher walk-through observations for appraisal.

Reading Intervention Instructional Leader / Dyslexia Service Provider - Dyslexia Consultancy -Dynamic Key Literacy - Houston, TX

(2020-01)

• Responsible for teacher development and training in reading intervention instruction.
• Provide ELA coaching and leadership support to school campus.
• Perform teacher walk-through observations for appraisal.
• Provide curriculum training to teachers for building instructional capacity.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate professional development trainings and meetings for teachers and staff.
• Develop reading and writing curriculum for improving teaching and learning.
• Develop and designs academic and curriculum programs for improving instruction and learning.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate Dyslexia special education program and services.
• Provide Dyslexia services for students with IEP's and 504 plans.
• Serve on an ARD committee to evaluate, change, and update special education services for Dyslexia.
• Provide instructional and resource support to teachers.
• Responsible for other administrative duties and services.

Education Literacy Consultant / Founder & Manager - Dynamic Key Literacy, LLC - Cedar Hill, TX

(2019-01 - 2023-12)

Founder/Manager of literacy programming, learning, and leadership consultancy for K-Higher Ed.

• Provide services and training in standardized testing preparation for Higher Ed.
• Provide collegiate and career readiness preparation.
• Advise stakeholders in establishing and managing on-line instruction using digital literacy, initiative planning, and development for instructional and learning purposes.
• Execute business operations and established systems management processes.
• Compose quality instructional teacher training resources and materials.
• Provide services for incorporating reading and writing best instructional, learning, and leadership strategies.
• Evaluate entity growth and business outcomes using advanced KPI's and systems analysis tools.
• Ascertain community partnerships for conglomerating academic and learning planning initiatives.
• Provide creative design services for literacy and teaching curriculum, using diverse digital platforms.
• Utilize culturally responsive resources and learning tools of innovation in the entity.
• Responsible for the overall success, structure, and operations of a consultant business entity.
• Establish strategic goals to ensure measurable outcomes and goals are met through data management.
• Serve as an advisor for teachers, parents, school administrators, school boards, and vested stakeholders.
• Serve primary to Higher Education faculty for capacity building in literacy instruction, teaching pedagogy, curriculum development, and leadership training.
• Provide training resources to schools and stakeholders in the area of program development, teacher learning, and professional development training for school and organizational leaders.
• Responsible for implementing assessment measures for data quality and analysis.
• Execute creative design and implementation of the entity brand, vision, and mission.
• Responsible for evaluating the input and output of stakeholder involvement and partnerships.
• Maintain awareness of competitive markets for expansion and growth.
• Assess risks to business operations through strategic planning.
• Responsible for leading, directing, and executing long-term goals and strategies.
• Utilize on-line and virtual instructional platforms for marketing, advertisement, and services.

English I & English Language Arts & Reading Instructor - Desoto ISD - Desoto, Texas

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Instructed grade 8 in learning advanced English I skills and basic, intermediate skills in ELAR.
• Tutored middle and high-school students on standards-based testing.
• Provided tailored accommodations to ESL, Gifted, and 504 students.
• Participated in ARD meetings and grade level meetings.
• Researched and analyzed data to inform decision making for lesson planning.
• Devised accurate and detailed reports and effectively communicated results to constituents.
• Performed administrative duties punctiliously.
• Ensured effective interpretation and adherence to regulatory policies, guidelines, and rules for instruction and learning.
• Utilized effective communication with stakeholders, community citizens, students, parents, administration, governmental agencies, and others with a vested interest in educational matters.

English Language Arts & Reading Instructor - Kansas City Public Schools - Kansas City, MO

(2006-01 - 2018-12)

• Instructed grades 4-12 in learning basic, intermediate, advanced, and remedial skills in literacy.
• Assessed student skill mastery using various assessment measures.
• Managed, co-facilitated, and implemented reading and writing curriculum initiatives.
• Developed school-wide parent involvement initiative plan.
• Facilitated ACT/SAT test preparation, and other assessment preparation.
• Performed student advocacy.
• Co-facilitated professional development sessions.
• Trained teachers on Success for All (SFA) reading program curriculum.
• Co-developed and implemented school technology/budget plan and initiative.
• Operated as a grade level spokesperson to communicate with stakeholders, parents, and community.
• Co-developed, implemented a behavior management model and behavior management strategies in the classroom.
• Ensured and assessed student progress through formal and informal assessment measures.
• Collected, analyzed, and evaluated student data for instructional purposes.
• Conducted analytical research and devised detail-oriented reports.
• Ensured effective interpretation and adherence to regulatory policies, guidelines, and rules for instruction and learning.
• Effectively communicated orally and written to community officials, stakeholders, parents, staff, governmental staff, administration, and vendors.

Reading Interventionist - Harmony Public Schools - Dallas, TX

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Provided instructional reading intervention services to middle and high-school students with Dyslexia disability.
• Taught English III content skills to high-school students.
• Instructed high school students in SAT reading literacy advanced, intermediate, and intervention skills for college preparation and readiness.
• Tutored middle and high-school students on standards-based testing.
• Provided tailored accommodations to ESL, Gifted, and 504 students.
• Co-facilitated ARD meetings and grade level meetings.
• Researched and analyzed data to inform decision making.
• Devised accurate and detailed reports and effectively communicated results to constituents.
• Performed administrative duties punctiliously.
• Ensured effective interpretation and adherence to regulatory policies, guidelines, and rules for instruction and learning.
• Effectively communicated orally and written with stakeholders, community citizens, students, parents, administration, governmental agencies, and others with a vested interest in educational matters.

ACT/SAT College Readiness Instructor - Harmony Public Schools - Dallas, TX

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Established effective print/digital resource material relationship with collegiate stakeholders and vendors to create curriculum test materials.
• Developed and implemented test taking strategies.
• Created item analysis instructional plans and assessment practice tests for print/on-line platforms.

Language Arts Teacher / School Website Graphics Designer - Hickman Mills C-1 Schools - Kansas City, MO

(2010-01 - 2015-12)

• Instructed grades 5-9 in learning basic, intermediate, advanced, and remedial skills in Language Arts/Communication Arts.
• Co-facilitated committees to enhance Response to Intervention (RTI), reading and writing strategies.
• Designed pictorial and informational graphics for a school website.
• Co-developed, implemented a behavior management model and behavior management strategies in the classroom.
• Ensured and assessed student progress through formal and informal assessment measures.
• Collected, analyzed, and evaluated student data for instructional purposes.
• Conducted analytical research and devised detail-oriented reports.
• Ensured effective interpretation and adherence to regulatory policies, guidelines, and rules for instruction and learning.
• Effectively communicated orally and written to community officials, stakeholders, parents, staff, governmental staff, administration, and vendors.
• Utilized effective communication with stakeholders, community citizens, students, parents, administration, governmental agencies, and others with a vested interest in educational matters.

Reading Instructor - Raytown Quality Schools - Raytown, MO

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

• Instructed grade 6 in learning basic, intermediate, and advanced skills in reading.
• Executed, developed and implemented standards-based units, lessons, and curricular accompaniments.
• Co-facilitated district-wide revamping of reading curriculum.
• Co-developed and implemented reading curriculum and curricular improvements.
• Served as a lead participant on a behavior management team; applied behavior model best strategies in classroom.
• Assessed student learning and progress through various assessment measures.
• Collected, analyzed, evaluated data for instructional purposes.
• Comprised detailed data and item analysis reports and submitted drafts for administrative approval.
• Ensured effective interpretation and adherence to regulatory policies, guidelines, and rules for instruction and learning.

Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies Instructor - Cobb County Schools - Mableton, GA

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Instructed grade 7 in learning basic, intermediate, and advanced skills in reading.
• Developed and implemented standards-based unit lessons/curriculum.
• Co-facilitated and participated in grade level lesson study for instructional purposes.
• Effectively served as a lead participant on behavior management team.
• Analyzed data and assessed student learning progress through various assessment measures.
• Ensured effective interpretation and adherence to regulatory policies, guidelines, and rules for instruction and learning.

Communication Arts/Journalism Instructor - Kansas City Missouri School District - Kansas City, MO

(1997-01 - 2006-12)

• Instructed grades 6-12 in learning intermediate, advanced, and enrichment skills in literacy.
• Taught grades 6-8 in Elementary Spanish.
• Managed, facilitated, and implemented summer reading and writing program initiative.
• Assessed student skill mastery using various assessment measures.
• Researched and evaluated literature choices for instructional purposes.

Radio Announcer & Broadcast Media Management Intern - Carter Broadcast Group, Inc. - Kansas City, MO

(1997-01 - 2001-12)

• Managed and facilitated promotional events & community functions.
• Effectively constructed fundamentals of written and oral communication correspondence.
• Produced public relations and marketing projects and written presentations.
• Certified commercial and multi-media advertisements.
• Utilized analytical tools, tracking strategies, and digital tracking instruments for consumer marketing.
• Trained new employees on radio board operations and communication skills.
• Researched and organized show prep on-air materials, jingle script writing, and voice over productions.
• Contributed to enhance promotion and sales, and the overall demographic success and image of radio.
• Operated and utilized on-air production and computer equipment.
• Performed administrative duties.

Morning Show Intern / Personality - Wilkes Broadcasting Group, formerly CBS Radio - Kansas City, MO

(1997-01 - 1998-12)

• Researched and organized on-air show preparation material.
• Executed, facilitated, and managed live station broadcast remotes.
• Facilitated all aspects of marketing, programming, computer technology and function.
• Contributed to enhance promotion and sales, and the overall demographic success and image of radio.
• Performed receptionist duties-screened request lines, talent scouting, typed inter department correspondence.
• Effectively communicated with community citizens and stakeholders.
• Devised advertisement portfolio for consumers and clients.

Small Business Management Intern - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation [FDIC] - Kansas City, MO

(1998-01 - 1998-12)

• Assessed banking risks for small businesses.
• Balanced account ledgers.
• Managed small business banking decisions and rewards.
• Collected and assessed data for account growth and expansion.
• Managed high account ledgers and funds.
• Co-managed financial portfolio for account holders.

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Management - Higher Ed - Capella University (2019-04)

Master of Arts in Education & Teaching - Multidisciplinary Studies; English Language Arts/Reading Emphasis - Webster University (2009-01)

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - English Communications, Media/Public Relations, Print Journalism, and Broadcasting, Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising - University of Missouri, Kansas City (1999-01)