Ashlee Gray
Arlington,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and goal-oriented higher education professional dedicated to strengthening and cultivating long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program and campus success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Advisor II
Texas A&M University
04.2023 - Current
- Identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled under-represented students in designated high schools and regions
- Works directly with prospective students and parents through the entire admissions, scholarship, and financial aid application process
- Follows-up on specific questions and troubleshoots any issues
- Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the admissions, financial aid, and scholarship application process
- Implements recruitment activities such as campus trips, presentations, resource tables, application workshops and designated area projects.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Greenwood LeFlore Consolidated School District
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction
- Created weekly lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Enhanced instruction through firsthand, real-world, inquiry-based activities
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Assessed testing data to delineate student strengths and areas for improvement, as well as plan future courses of action such as intervention groups, long term planning, and most efficient courses of action
- Prepared briefings for families and administrators regarding student benchmarks; documented their progress levels using Student Learning Objective (SLO) data presented to supervisors
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
Adjunct Communication Instructor
Grand Canyon University
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught all speech and communication courses assigned by the University
- Instructed classes as assigned and as outlined in the course syllabi
- Evaluated the academic progress of students
- Submitted course grades and performing other administrative duties as required
- Followed all policies and procedures for teaching as stated by college.
Speech Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback
- Provides availability and accessibility to students for the purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility or other effective means of responsive and timely
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Prepares for and instructs, through face-to-face classroom, hybrid, and online education, transfer-level classes in the discipline of Communication Studies.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Recruiter • Admissions Counselor
Jackson State University
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed incoming applications, verify documentation, and make final approvals for college admission
- Schedule visits to community colleges and attend college fairs
- Prepared and makes individual and group presentations to prospective students regarding the admissions/ application process
- Participated in recruitment programs and events such as High School Day, Admitted Student events and campus tours
- Served as a territory manager for a specific geographic region
- Responsible within assigned admissions territory (both in-state and out-of-state) for planning and implementing a recruitment plan designed to encourage first-year students and transfer students to apply and enroll at Jackson State University
- Other administrative duties assigned.
Testing Coordinator
Hinds Community College
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted with registration, and testing
- Maintained a proper environment during times of testing
- Manage testing environment to mitigate outside variables and increase accuracy.
- Maintained security and confidentiality of tests, scores and files housed in testing lab
- Trained support staff on new applications and software used for testing
- Assisted Dean of Student Services with events, activities, and any other services needed.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
Administrative Assistant
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Overseer of the daily front office operations
- Answered coordinate speaking and interview requests
- Managed various financial transactions
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Assisted with events and programs
- Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips for Myrlie Evers-Williams and Reena Evers-Everette
- Interviewed, recruited, and trained all interns.
Education
M.A. Communication & Leadership -
Gonzaga University
07.2020
B.A. Speech Communication -
Jackson State University
04.2017
Skills
- Training and Development
- Teamwork
- Higher Education
- Leadership
- Student Connections
- Team Building
- Real World Application
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinker and Collaborator
- Creative Thinker
- Educational Guidance
- Canvas
- Banner
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Career Planning
- Student Development
- Group Facilitation
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Advisor II
Texas A&M University
04.2023 - Current
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Greenwood LeFlore Consolidated School District
08.2022 - 03.2023
Speech Instructor
Hinds Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Recruiter • Admissions Counselor
Jackson State University
04.2021 - 12.2021
Adjunct Communication Instructor
Grand Canyon University
09.2020 - 05.2022
Testing Coordinator
Hinds Community College
01.2018 - 03.2021
Administrative Assistant
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute
07.2014 - 11.2016
M.A. Communication & Leadership -
Gonzaga University
B.A. Speech Communication -
Jackson State University