Kali W.

Alford
408 Madison Lane SE. Smyrna, GA 30080 404-285-9132 mrkalford@gmail.com

Profile
Dedicated teacher with seven years of experience in professional development, instructional
technology, and instructional design. A firm believer in the power of education and technology to mold
students into productive citizens of the 21st century. Pursuing a full-time position in the area of
Instructional Technology and Design.
Professional Strengths Include:

Instructional Design- Designing online

and hybrid courses for secondary and postsecondary discipline.

Instructional Best PracticesImplementing research based strategies

for engaging students, motivating
reluctant learners, and challenging highachieving students.

Experiential Learning- Designing lessons

in real world environments; including but
not limited to field trips, simulations, job
shadowing, and on-site demonstrations.

collaborative assessments based on

students investigating an open-ended
research question, functional
problem/need, or statistical dispute.

Curriculum Development - Creating

Instructional Technology- Selecting of

and utilizing appropriate technology and
software based upon content and desired
outcomes.

achievable content standards and

allocating resources to development
formative and summative assessments for
student mastery.

Project-Based Learning- Designing

Professional Development- Conducting

small group, large group, and one-on-one
sessions in the areas of student
engagement, instructional technology
implementation, data analysis, and
content assessment.
Technical Strengths Include:

Microsoft Office- Working with various

Office Suite components such as, but not

limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Access, and Sharepoint

Digital Resources- Familiarization in Fair

Use Copyright parameters and restrictions.
Allocating Creative Commons approved
digital resources for use in online and
hybrid courses. Establishing partnerships
with university level outreach programs.

Web 2.0 Tools- Utilizing various web-based

software programs such as, but not limited
to Google Docs, Evernote, Office 360,
PBworks, and Canvas by Instructure

Technical Support- Troubleshooting and

finding workarounds to technological
obstacles

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Professional Accomplishments
Kennesaw State University, Office of Distance Education. Kennesaw, GA

2015-Present

Graduate Assistant

Assist faculty members in developing online courses in accordance with Quality Matters Standards
Develop workshops and learning modules to train University faculty in online resources
Aid faculty in selecting appropriate digital resources and technologies for instruction
Create supplemental resources to support faculty with successfully transitioning physical courses
to online formats

Riverwood International Charter School.

Sandy Springs, GA. 2011-Present

Certified Educator

Earned high marks during formal performance observations by department chair, Assistant
Principal of Instruction, and Principal while teaching US History, World History, World Geography,
Comparative Religion, Sociology, African History, Latin American Studies, and American
Government
Developed rigorous summative and formative assessments incorporating Georgia Performance
Standards which have become norms for project-based learning within department
Served on school Media Literacy, Professional Development, and Technology Integration
committees
Developed curriculum for African History and Latin American Studies in face-to-face, hybrid, and
online formats
Conducted several large-group, small-group, and one-on-one professional development sessions
on topic such as Instructional Technology, Primary Sources, student engagement, and data
analysis
Coached school Mock Trial team in preparation of annual Georgia Mock Trial Competition
Coached Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team. Led the team to its 1 st Georgia State Playoff berth in 5 years

Redan Middle School.

Lithonia, GA.

2009-2011

Certified Educator

Provided student-centered instruction for students of diverse learning styles and abilities in
course such as Georgia Studies, Social Studies, and Language Arts
Served as an integral member of the school improvement committee. Drafted the school-wide
technology integration portion of the School Improvement Plan
Led and designed staff development training for Instructional Technology Initiatives such as
classroom websites, use of online learning management systems, and web
communication/collaboration tools
Led a two-week faculty in-service course for 15 teachers on technology integration focused on
data analysis for instruction, assessment, enhancing student engagement, class communication
and collaborative tools, and resources for professional growth

Redan Middle School.

Lithonia, GA.

2008-2009

Media Clerk

Assisted Media Specialist in maintaining an organized catalog of both printed and digital material
Collaborated with teachers in selecting appropriate technological resources for both instruction
and student learning
Maintained repaired electronic instructional equipment such as projectors, document cameras,
and computer carts
Aided teachers and staff members by troubleshooting instructional hardware and software such
as ActivBoards, ActivSlates, Smartboards, ActivInspire, and Smart Notebook

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Education & Credentials
M.Ed. Instructional Technology. Kennesaw State University. 2013-2015
B.A. Secondary Education of History. Columbus State University. 2004-2009
Georgia Teacher Certification in following content areas:

History
Geography
Political Science
Behavioral Science
Middle Grades Social Studies
Middle Grades English Language Arts

Distinctions
Fulton County Schools Vanguard Team.
Fulton County Schools
2014-Present
Selected by county leadership to test and evaluate software and technological resources prior to countywide rollouts and train teachers in the proper use and application of those resources.
Professional Development Chair
Riverwood PD Committee
2014-Present
Chosen by school leadership to lead team in developing staff development in large group, small group, and
one-on-one formats. Attend conferences and district level meetings to select appropriate resources and
strategies to redeliver to staff according to school needs and initiatives.
The American Memory, Gilder Lehrman Institute
Indiana University
2014
Selected to participate in a weeklong institute of Humanities teachers researching and reexamining the
ways in which tragedies are remembered and taught in secondary US History curricula.
Africa in World History, NEH Seminar
Michigan State University
2013
One of 20 participants selected from a nationwide pool of Humanities teachers to participate in a fourweek seminar on the inclusion of the African continent and its diaspora within secondary World History
curricula.
Information Literacy Co-Chair
Redan Middle School
2009-2012
Appointed by the principal to serve on the School Improvement Committee and lead school-wide initiatives
in accordance with No Child Left Behind mandatesto improve student reading levels, ELA assessments
scores, and technology integration.

References

Thomas Garrett
Assistant Principal
Riverwood International Charter School
Contact: 404-202-2144 mobile,
GarrettT1@fultonschools.org

Kris Hale
Humanities Chair
Riverwood International Charter School
Contact: 678-644-4789 mobile,
halek@fultonschools.org

Jenny Holloman
Media Specialist
Redan Middle School
Contact: 678-874-7935 mobile,
jenny_holloman@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us