Allison L. Ballard, M.

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(404) 402-4484  ballard@fultonschools.org
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
The University of West Georgia 2015-2018
Ed. S: Instructional Technology
in course

Central Michigan University 2015

Master of Arts: Educational Leadership

Albany State University 2011

Bachelor of Science in Education: Middle Grades Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fulton County School System – Atlanta, Georgia 2015- Present
AVID Site Coordinator
Coordinate and Implement effective research based strategies within the school building.
Train staff members on AVID methodologies.
Obtain test and grade data of potential students.
Organize and coordinate family workshops throughout the year.
Ensure placement of AVID elective course in the school master schedule students.
Help AVID teachers develop a vertical, articulated curriculum as the program expands.

Fulton County School System – Atlanta, Georgia 2012-2015

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6 , 7th and 8 Grade Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher
 Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate learning
 Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
 Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development
 Observe, evaluate student performance and development to determine appropriate
intervention plan if necessary
 Currently serves as Social Studies Department Chairperson and Junior Achievement Contact

DeKalb County School System--- Decatur, Georgia 2011-2012

Early Intervention Program Teacher
 Serviced students in grades K-5 who were at risk of not reaching or maintaining grade level
 Developed lessons in collaboration with classroom teachers that enable all students to
understand classroom objectives
 Configured lessons to meet individual needs of students receiving intervention strategies
 Communicated the results of testing and evaluation of EIP students to teachers, administrators
and parents in a timely manner

Morehouse College – Atlanta, Georgia 2011-2014

U.S Federal TRIO Programs Program Assistant
 Established and maintained effective relationships with staff, students, and parents
 Assisted low-income individuals, first generation college students through academic pipeline
of middle school through post-baccalaureate programs
 Provided fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance
 Supervised academic instruction, counseling, mentoring, cultural enrichment, and work study
programs designed to improve economic literacy of students
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 HONORS, AWARD, AND ACTIVITIES
Professional Organizations:
• Fulton County Schools Vanguard Team Member
• Fulton County Schools Digital Citizenship Committee
• Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) Evaluator Certification 2014
• National Honor Society 2013- Present
• Georgia Council for Social Studies Teachers
• Assessment Leaders Cohort 2014-2015 Fulton County School System
• Junior Achievement of Georgia Leading Teacher

Additional Certifications:
AVID Critical Reading I
AVID Critical Reading II
WICORizing Instruction Utilizing Digital Tools
AVID Leadership for Implementation
Tutorology
Culturally Relevant Teaching: Transforming Educators

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