Ariel Simone Alford
DC Area Educators for Social Justice - People' History Working Group at Teaching for Change- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Virginia Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Educator Micro-Credential
Vinod Chachra IMPACT LabMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching License-Standard
Virginia Department of Education -
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State of Missouri -
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DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Experience
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Teaching for Change
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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DC Area Educators for Social Justice - People' History Working Group
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Fairfax County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Secondary History Teacher, Curriculum Writer, Professional Development Facilitator
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Aug 2020 - Present
United States History Grade 11 | African American History Grade 9-12>Curriculum Writer; created curriculum outline and course materials for African American History & Culture Grade 9-12>Curriculum writer for Diversity Equity and Inclusion & Anti-Racist Innovations to Grade 11 United States History course>Professional Development Team; co-designer and facilitator for African American History & Culture Academy Course for Educators>Designed and implemented end of course Capstone Project, US and African American History>Facilitated bi-weekly Social Emotional Learning curriculum for Grade 9-10 advisory course>Student Club Sponsor, Duafe: Black Girls United>Cultural Observance Committee; designed school-wide resources for cultural and religious observances reflective of diverse student body
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National Women's History Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum Writer
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Jun 2020 - Present
>“For Educators, By Educators” digital classroom resources & curriculum compendium>Enrich curriculum connections, raise understanding, and incorporate key themes of equality and activism that were foundational of the Women's Rights Movement>Developed K-12 lesson plans and other classroom resources for inclusion in museum's online learning materials >“For Educators, By Educators” digital classroom resources & curriculum compendium>Enrich curriculum connections, raise understanding, and incorporate key themes of equality and activism that were foundational of the Women's Rights Movement>Developed K-12 lesson plans and other classroom resources for inclusion in museum's online learning materials
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Kansas City Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Secondary History Teacher, Curriculum Designer
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2020
US Government Grade 11 | World History & Geo Grade 9 | African Seminar I & II Grade 9-12>Designed curriculum scope & sequences for African Seminar Grade 9-12 courses>Content Lead World History; curriculum design and pacing>Co-designed pre and post term diagnostic assessments to track student growth US Government Grade 11 | World History & Geo Grade 9 | African Seminar I & II Grade 9-12>Designed curriculum scope & sequences for African Seminar Grade 9-12 courses>Content Lead World History; curriculum design and pacing>Co-designed pre and post term diagnostic assessments to track student growth
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National History Day
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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US National Contest Senior Division Judge
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
>Reviewed contest entries>Provided constructive feedback for young historians>Participated in special awards selection >Reviewed contest entries>Provided constructive feedback for young historians>Participated in special awards selection
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BASIS.ed
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Secondary History Teacher
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
World History & Geography Grade 6>Planned and facilitated Grade 6 World History student blog blended learning & literacy initiative>Create & implement Grade 6 executive functioning lessons and Organized Binder© framework>Facilitated Term Project Week; An Ode to Black Films Upper School Grade 10-12 World History & Geography Grade 6>Planned and facilitated Grade 6 World History student blog blended learning & literacy initiative>Create & implement Grade 6 executive functioning lessons and Organized Binder© framework>Facilitated Term Project Week; An Ode to Black Films Upper School Grade 10-12
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Secondary History Teacher, Professional Development Facilitator
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
World History II Grade 10 | AP World History Grade 10 | WH Credit Remediation Grade 11-12>Professional Development Facilitator; literacy rich classrooms, use of blended learning platforms for student engagement and lexile data tracking>Organized and facilitated quarterly Cornerstone Project Based Assessments; >Designed and facilitated remediation resources and curriculum for Grade 11-12 World History II>Student club co-sponsor, Brown & Ballou: Social Justice Club
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Center for Inspired Teaching
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Humanities Hub Facilitator
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
>Designed interdisciplinary lessons for city-wide “Real World History”student cohort>Mentor and Advisor for National Smithsonian student internships>NHD Advisor; provided 1-to-1 support for student National History Day projects and contest >Designed interdisciplinary lessons for city-wide “Real World History”student cohort>Mentor and Advisor for National Smithsonian student internships>NHD Advisor; provided 1-to-1 support for student National History Day projects and contest
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Curriculum Designer & Facilitator
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
>Curriculum creation for culturally responsive after-school programming>Co-designed and facilitated interactive project based learning initiatives for historical analysis>Facilitated workshops on African Diasporic history & culture >Curriculum creation for culturally responsive after-school programming>Co-designed and facilitated interactive project based learning initiatives for historical analysis>Facilitated workshops on African Diasporic history & culture
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Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Secondary History Teacher
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Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
Ancient World History & Civilizations Grade 7>Student Advocacy Project coordinator; facilitated end of semester public policy projects>Organized and directed culminating civic-learning excursion (“Hill Day”) Ancient World History & Civilizations Grade 7>Student Advocacy Project coordinator; facilitated end of semester public policy projects>Organized and directed culminating civic-learning excursion (“Hill Day”)
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Lead Culture Shifter
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Jun 2015 - Dec 2015
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Pre-Service Teacher
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2015
2015 : DC History Grade 12 | AP United States History Grade 11>Designed Civic Engagement Project; end of semester project based assessment for Grade 12 DC History course surrounding effects of Gentrification in Washington DC>Pre-Service Teaching Capstone Project; student led grade conferences and academic planning 2015 : DC History Grade 12 | AP United States History Grade 11>Designed Civic Engagement Project; end of semester project based assessment for Grade 12 DC History course surrounding effects of Gentrification in Washington DC>Pre-Service Teaching Capstone Project; student led grade conferences and academic planning
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National Writing Project
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher Facilitator - DC Area Writing Project Howard University
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
>Developed innovative DCAWP Howard University middle school curriculum>Organized DCAWP-HU Young Writers’ Anthology >Provided culturally responsive writing instruction and enrichment Grades 6-8? >Developed innovative DCAWP Howard University middle school curriculum>Organized DCAWP-HU Young Writers’ Anthology >Provided culturally responsive writing instruction and enrichment Grades 6-8?
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Teach.org
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Campus Organizer
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
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Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Fellow
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
English Language Arts Grade 7>Planned and implemented interdisciplinary curriculum with Culturally Responsive focus>Rigorous training in Trauma Informed Classrooms, Urban Education Reform, and Educational Equity for Students of Color English Language Arts Grade 7>Planned and implemented interdisciplinary curriculum with Culturally Responsive focus>Rigorous training in Trauma Informed Classrooms, Urban Education Reform, and Educational Equity for Students of Color
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Howard University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
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Henrico County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer School Assistant Teacher
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
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Chesterfield County Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Chesterfield Community High School Student Teacher (intern)
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
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Education
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Howard University
Bachelor of Arts History -
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts Africana Studies