Ashley Elliott
Waverly
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Waverly Junior High School, excelling in parent-teacher communication and collaborative learning. Enhanced student literacy and math skills through innovative teaching strategies and individualized support, fostering a positive classroom environment. Committed to quality education and continuous professional development, ensuring all students achieve their academic potential.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Waverly Junior High School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication about student progress and academic achievements.
- Assisted in school-wide literacy initiatives, promoting a culture of reading throughout the entire campus community.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Contributed to ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevancy for 21st-century learners.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to assess student progress, adjusting lesson plans accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and ELA instruction.
- Enhanced students'' reading and writing skills by incorporating diverse literature selections into the curriculum.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
4th Grade Math Teacher
Waverly Junior High School
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed individualized learning strategies for students with diverse needs, resulting in increased comprehension and improved academic performance.
- Improved students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain order, discipline, and focus during lessons.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, maintaining open lines of communication between home and school to ensure student success.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting greater student engagement and retention of material.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and assessments, empowering students to take ownership over their own learning process.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, trust, and respect among students.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to mathematics education trends and best practices.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
6th Grade Math Teacher
McEwen Junior High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Implemented innovative approaches to lesson delivery by utilizing multimedia resources such as interactive whiteboards and online platforms.
- Developed engaging math games and activities for students, fostering a fun learning environment while reinforcing key concepts.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in increased confidence and improved grades in mathematics.
- Built a strong classroom culture focused on respect and cooperation among students by modeling appropriate behavior and enforcing clear expectations consistently throughout the year.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments, allowing for timely intervention and targeted instruction when necessary.
- Prepared students for standardized testing by reviewing key content areas, practicing test-taking strategies, and addressing any anxiety or concerns they may have had.
- Managed a diverse classroom of learners with varying abilities, differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and promote success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units, enhancing students'' overall educational experience.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, leading to better student performance and support at home.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
6th Grade World History Teacher
McEwen Junior High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects focused on analyzing historical events from multiple perspectives.
- Improved student research skills through engaging assignments requiring primary source analysis and historical context evaluation.
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering respect, empathy, and open-mindedness among students of diverse backgrounds.
- Evaluated student performance through formative assessments, summative assessments, class discussions, written reflections, and project-based learning tasks to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated actively in professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement of teaching practices to enhance overall educational experiences for students in World History courses.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and multimedia presentations into the curriculum.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Teaching strategies
- Reading comprehension
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Literacy skills
- Quality education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Waverly Junior High School
08.2023 - Current
4th Grade Math Teacher
Waverly Junior High School
08.2015 - 05.2023
6th Grade Math Teacher
McEwen Junior High School
08.2013 - 05.2015
6th Grade World History Teacher
McEwen Junior High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
Austin Peay State University
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