Ashlei Matthews
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Dynamic educator with a strong background in classroom management and innovative instructional strategies. Committed to innovative problem-solving, out of the box thinking and adaptability in diverse educational settings. Adept at developing collaborative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Recognized for leading professional development and implementing successful AVID strategies to boost student engagement and achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
USD 259- OK Elementary
Wichita, KS
08.2021 - Current
- Encouraged 21st-century learning for students by focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving strategies, using various teaching strategies.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline while building and strengthening relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social, and emotional development by teaching them the social skills they were expected to have.
- Lead 4/5 lunch bunch groups for students, from those needing help making friends and learning social skills, to those learning how to tie their shoes. This built confidence, helped students with needs, and fostered their relationships with other students.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance our school by serving on the Building Leadership Team, while being a facilitator for the 4th and 5th-grade team.
MTSS Instructional Coach
USD 259 (OK/Riverside, OK/Kensler)
Wichita, KS
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Served as a resource person for faculty members seeking information about curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Helped implement and support staff in learning the new grading system. Provided an informational meeting to parents to discuss the new grading system.
- Facilitated collaborative teams to develop and review lesson plans with a focus on standards-based instruction.
- Met with administration each week to discuss professional development plans, as well as the goals the school had and how we were reaching those.
- Kept track of progress monitoring and helped teachers problem-solve how to implement it into their week to get it done for data use.
Fourth Grade Teacher
USD 259-Cessna Elementary
Wichita, KS
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Encouraged AVID learning for students by focusing on WICOR strategies and 'living' AVID.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline while building and strengthening relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Created and maintained a positive classroom environment appropriate for student learning, social, and emotional development by successfully using strategies "outside the box."
- Lead AVID at our building by being the AVID school coordinator.
- Collaborated with the administration to present at the Kansas MTSS Symposium.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education (Birth-9th)
Friends University
Wichita, KS05-2001
High School Diploma -
Conway Springs High School
Conway Springs, KS05-1997
Skills
- Classroom Management and Expectations
- Team/Planning Collaboration
- Strategic Relationship Development
- Student Engagement Through Group Collaboration and Instruction
- Writing Instruction
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Adapting Approaches for Children
- AVID Knowledge
- Unconventional Idea Generation
Accomplishments
- Golden Apple Award Winner for Implementation of New Grading System at OK Elementary
- Golden Apple Award Winner for Recognition of Lunch Buddy Work
- Building Committee Chair 2024-2025
- Building Committee Team Member at Various Schools 2015-2024
- AVID Coordinator- Multiple Years
Certification
- Birth-9th Grade Teacher License
- Highly Qualified Teacher
- LETRS Certification
References
- Marchelle Moore, OK Elementary Principal, mmoore12@usd259.net, 973-0600
- Michelle Drumright, Department of Learning Services, mdrumright1@usd259.net, 973-4773
- Christopher Waterbury, Kensler Elementary Principal, cwaterbury@usd259.net, 973-1350
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
USD 259- OK Elementary
08.2021 - Current
MTSS Instructional Coach
USD 259 (OK/Riverside, OK/Kensler)
08.2015 - 08.2021
Fourth Grade Teacher
USD 259-Cessna Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Elementary Education (Birth-9th)
Friends University
High School Diploma -
Conway Springs High School
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