GLENN R.

FORD
engagingteacher@gmail.com
www.engagingteacher.com
Objective
I seek a position teaching in grades first through sixth grade to provide a technology enhanced,
nurturing, academically excellent, and stimulating environment which allow students to reach their full
potential and discover who they were meant to be.
Educational Achievements
Professional Clear Elementary Teaching Credential *CLAD endorsed and NCLB compliant
California State University, Fullerton, CA
MBS Linguistics BRE Grace Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, IN
BA Education Grace Bible College, Wyoming, MI
Selected Teaching Achievements and Experience
September, 2013 | Present Paraeducator
Sunburst Youth Academy | Los Alamitos, CA
Engaging youth at risk through the use of one-on-one tutoring, small group intervention, and facilitating
student groups
Aiding master teacher through the support of grading, filing, and giving feedback to students through the use
of positive feedback, character development, and team building
September, 2013 | Present Volunteer Reading Coach
Read OC | Anaheim, CA
Weekly creatively employing reading strategies including: graphic organizers, context clues, word attack
skills, building comprehension through the use of technology integration and traditional literacy approaches
for adults with learning difficulties
August, 2007 | June, 2012 Third/Fourth Grade Teacher
Calvary Chapel Anaheim School | Anaheim, CA
Created an interactive learning environment integrating daily technology to third and fourth graders with a
strong emphasis on hands-on exploration into social studies and science
Utilized evidence based learning before it was required and used by Common Core
Assessed and created individualized learning plans for students with specialized learning needs especially in
the areas of literacy and mathematics



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December, 2006 | June, 2007 Teacher on Special Assignment
Anaheim City School District | Anaheim, CA
Empowered fifth and sixth grade students through reading and writing intervention strategies
Designed and implemented effective lessons to small group of at risk students who were under performing
in the areas of math and social studies
Other Selected Work Experience:
October, 2008 | June, 2012 Main Entrance Greeter & Ticket Taker
Disneyland Resort | Anaheim, CA
October, 1981 | February, 2001 Expeditor/Auditor/Biller Years
Steelcase, Inc. | Tustin, CA
Skills
Highly skilled with technology: computer hardware, software, networking, electronics, wireless, operating
systems Windows, Linux and Mac
Knows a diverse array of computer applications including: Microsoft Office Suite, Apple Products and Adobe
CERT volunteer and certified at the city and county level
Amateur Radio operator General class

References available upon request.