Ashley Gerstenberg
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Passionate High School English Teacher from Rio Americano High School, adept in fostering literary analysis and writing skills. Excelled in enhancing student motivation and parent-teacher communication, achieving significant improvements in student engagement. Mindful in incorporating God-honoring curriculum content.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
Rio Americano High School
08.2017 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Fostered a love of literature among students by introducing engaging texts from diverse genres, authors, time periods, and cultures.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, collaborating on strategies to enhance student success at home and in the classroom.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques into daily lesson plans to address the unique needs of each learner (37 students per class period).
High School English Teacher
Lower Lake High School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts (approximately 35 students per class period).
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2014
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Writing instruction
- Literary Analysis
- Student Motivation
Certification
- Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) Certified - 2015
- Home Visitation Certified - 2015
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Certified - 2015
- Capstone - AP Seminar - Teacher Certified - 2018
- Capstone - AP Research - Teacher Certified - 2019
- AP Language and Composition - Teacher Certified - 2019
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Rio Americano High School
08.2017 - Current
High School English Teacher
Lower Lake High School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
CSU Sacramento
- Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) Certified - 2015
- Home Visitation Certified - 2015
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Certified - 2015
- Capstone - AP Seminar - Teacher Certified - 2018
- Capstone - AP Research - Teacher Certified - 2019
- AP Language and Composition - Teacher Certified - 2019
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