Ashleigh Elsner
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented educator with strong work ethic and excellent time management. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Douglas County School District
Castle Rock, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated groups with diverse needs and personalities
- Maintained productive environments under high-pressure conditions
- Designed engaging learning experiences aligned to measurable outcomes
- Adapted content in real time based on participant feedback
- Developed clear, visually engaging presentations for varied audiences
- Translated complex information into accessible formats
- Analyzed performance data to inform strategy adjustments
Second Grade Teacher
Sheridan School District NO. 2
Sheridan, CO
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Developed lesson plans and other educational resources for in-person and hybrid learning
- Helped learners develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Created efficient organizational systems to manage multiple priorities
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings
- Worked with team members, as part of a Professional Learning Community, to plan and develop new course material, lesson plans, and assessments
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance learning
- Assessed performance and provided regular, actionable feedback to support growth and improvement
- Built trust through clear, proactive updates and problem-solving and navigated sensitive conversations with professionalism
Student Teacher
Bell's Hill Elementary School
Waco, TX
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2018
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Daily Facility Operations
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Maintain Order
- Team Collaboration
- Google Slides
- Course Materials and Supplies
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Increased student writing achievement, with 70% of students demonstrating measurable growth through the implementation of Self Regulated Strategy Development instructional strategies.
- Elevated reading performance, resulting in 65% of students attaining at least 88% growth by the mid‑year benchmark.
- Acted as a lead Self Regulated Strategy Development instructor, providing model lessons for visiting teachers from multiple districts to support their development in writing pedagogy.
Certification
- Professional Teacher License - 4/30/2021 - 4/30/2028
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Douglas County School District
07.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Sheridan School District NO. 2
07.2018 - 05.2023
Student Teacher
Bell's Hill Elementary School
08.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Baylor University