Ashleigh Kiser
Asheboro,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Randolph County Schools, excelling in curriculum development and individualized learning. Proven ability to foster student engagement and build positive relationships, while integrating technology into lessons. Skilled in literacy instruction and behavioral management, enhancing academic growth and emotional well-being in diverse classroom settings. I am a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. I am also a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Randolph County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Computer Technology Teacher
Randolph County Schools
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to [Number] students.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Set up computers and networking systems, delivering step-by-step instructions on basic use.
- Implemented projects to enhance computer science subject matter and help students grasp concepts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Testing Coordinator
Randolph County Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Manage testing environment to mitigate outside variables and increase accuracy.
- Trained and developed new testing team members and provided continuous mentoring.
- organized testing materials by test, small groupings, and accommodations
- ensured the security of test materials and testing environments before, during, and after the tests
- effectively communicated with test administrators and proctors
- developed plans and procedures to administer tests and/or any testing irregularities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2011
Skills
- Social skills development
- Hands-on activities
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Special education support
- Health and safety
- Child development
- Community involvement
- Literacy development
- Field trip planning
- Mathematics instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Individualized learning
- Environmental awareness
- Interactive learning
- Peer collaboration
- Multimedia instruction
- Standardized tests
- Relationship building
- Literacy instruction
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaborative teamwork
- Behavioral management
- Active listening
- Literacy strategies
- Elementary education
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Compliance standards
- Curriculum development
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Student records management
- Critical thinking
- Student evaluation
- Classroom technology
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Student testing
- Verbal and written communication
- Technology integration
- Time management
- Classroom management
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Randolph County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Computer Technology Teacher
Randolph County Schools
08.2014 - 08.2016
Testing Coordinator
Randolph County Schools
08.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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