Allison L.

Ballard
(404) 402-4484 ballard@fultonschools.org
E D U C AT I O N A N D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
University of West Georgia
Ed.S Media and Instructional Technology 2017

Central Michigan University 2015

Master of Arts: Teacher Leadership

Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) Evaluator Certification 2014

Albany State University Albany, Georgia 2011

Bachelor of Science in Education: Middle Grades Education

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fulton County School System Atlanta, Georgia 2012-Present

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Language Arts Teacher, AVID School Site Level Coordinator
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate learning
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
Observe, evaluate students performance and development and determine appropriate
intervention plan if necessary
As AVID School Site Level Coodinator I assist teachers who request help in implementing
AVID strategies in their classroom and as part of their instruction
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
Configure lessons to meet individual needs of students receiving intervention strategies
Communicate 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

H O N O R S , A WA R D , AND ACTIVITIES
Professional Organizations:
National Honor Society 2013- Present
Georgia Council for Social Studies Teachers
Assessment Leaders Cohort 2014-2015 Fulton County School System
 Common Sense Education Certified Educator Digital Citizenship 2016-2017

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