Alison Ford
Suisun
Summary
Dynamic and student-centered educational leader with progressive experience in school administration, team leadership, and instructional improvement. Proven track record of fostering inclusive school cultures, solving complex challenges, and driving academic success through data-informed decision-making. Skilled in leading diverse teams, cultivating strong community partnerships, and creating safe, supportive environments where all students can thrive. Passionate about equity in education and committed to empowering both students and staff to reach their full potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lower School Assistant Principal
Caliber Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
- Led instructional vision, coaching, and implementation for multiple grade levels
- Fostered positive school culture through relationship building and coaching methods
- Supported logistics and planning for school level PBIS events as well as state and network level testing
- Implemented observation and data cycles with teachers in order to give feedback and best practices around instruction
- Created and facilitated professional development and professional learning communities to drive teacher and student results
- Used data to inform instructional decision making and coaching
Lead Teacher
Caliber Changemakers Academy Public School
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Led teacher of kindergarten and third grade level teams.
- Led data-dive meetings to ensure instruction aligned with student outcomes.
- Responsible for running grade level meetings weekly.
- Coached and mentored instructional assistant, student teacher, and induction mentees through modeling, observation and feedback.
- Implemented instructional feedback given by instructional coach to drive student outcomes.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse student population.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Vallejo Unified School District
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Implemented instruction in kindergarten and first grade classrooms.
- Conducted assessments and created differentiated lessons to meet student needs.
- Held conferences and meetings to communicate successes and areas of improvement for students to parents and guardians.
- Attended IEP and student success meetings in which collaboration between school staff and parents ensured the needs of students were being met.
- Attended professional development classes to further educational effectiveness.
Junior Giants Commissioner
City of Suisun Department of Recreation
05.2009 - 08.2011
- Led presentations aimed at explaining Junior Giants mission and program expectations.
- Created league schedules and rosters.
- Communicated with Junior Giants directors.
- Communicated with parents, coaches, and volunteers to ensure correct implementation of program.
- Facilitated support from families through volunteering as coaches and team managers.
- Managed program equipment and incentives.
- Provided information to assist in assessing program effectiveness.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA05-2022
B.S. - Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
LEWISBURG, PA05.2011
Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Compassionate and active listener
- Experience in management of teams
- Strong ability to multi-task
- Trained in trauma informed practices
- Trained in Restorative Justice practices
- Strong knowledge of instructional practices
- Experience with implementing curriculum and instructional initiatives
Credentials And Licenses
- Clear California Teaching Credential
- Completion of 'Foundations in Student Teacher Mentoring' Course
Timeline
Lower School Assistant Principal
Caliber Public Schools
09.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Caliber Changemakers Academy Public School
08.2016 - 08.2021
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Vallejo Unified School District
10.2012 - 06.2016
Junior Giants Commissioner
City of Suisun Department of Recreation
05.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Sonoma State University
B.S. - Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
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