Eric Ford

About Eric Ford

I am a decorated, highly respected, and innovative educator, Teacher of the Year, a two…

Experience

1. Fifth Grade Teacher, Union Rep, Executive Director of Bobcats Go Gold, Director of Drama Department

   Red Clay Consolidated School District

   Aug 2016 — Present · Wilmington, DE, US

   2019-20 Teacher of the Year*Creating and utilizing cross-curricular, data-driven, differentiated lessonsPlanning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigateImplementing instructional strategies for individual students as required by IEP and 504 plansCreated engaging and differentiated remote learning lessons during the pandemic for a diverse class of students with 504s and IEPs, including daily unified arts experiences driven by student interests Leadership Roles*Fifth Grade Team Leader*Serving as curriculum leader for a team of teachers Providing insight which helps to determine the direction of the school*Graduate of Red Clay Aspiring Leadership Academy Cohort*One of 19 employees district wide chosen to be trained as a future district administrator through shadowing, cohort discussions on policy and leadership, and a final project.*Member of Building Leadership Team*Collaborating with other building leaders to analyze data and determine strengths and areas of growth for the schoolConducting professional development for staff on topics such as equity, instructional strategies, positive mindset, and implementation of technology*Director of School Drama Department*Casting, directing, and producing bi-annual school productions and improving the condition of the auditorium*Executive Director, Bobcats Go Gold*Working with Be Positive Foundation Culminating event was the most successful B+ grade school event in the USCoordinating with local vendors Managing social media channels Inventing incentives to motivate staff and students to become involved and fundraise*RCEA Building Representative*Serving as a mediator for staff with building level administrationBeing familiar with contract language and reviewing employer compliance with the terms of contract*Cooperating Teacher for Methods Students and Student Teachers*

Education

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  BS, Elementary Education

  2002 — 2004

• Ursinus College

  Credits, Spanish

  1999 — 2001

• University of Scranton

  Master of Science (MS), Educational Administration and Supervision

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Insurance
• Fundraising
• Claim Investigation
• Social Media
• Domain Registration
• Spanish
• Html
• Disability Insurance
• Microsoft Office
• Coaching
• Classroom
• Nonprofits
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Planning
• Theatre
• Differentiated Instruction
• Public Speaking
• Study Skills
• Elementary Education
• Curriculum
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Curriculum Design
• Employee Training
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Research
• Conducting Interviews
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Domain Names
• Budgets
• Hiring
• Marketing
• Project Management