Ashley Haldeman
Mechanicsburg,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated educational leader with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic and adaptability. Passionate about having a positive impact on teachers and students. Instructional leader who builds relationships, values strong communication and technology skills. Talent for engaging learnings and providing a strong culture of learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Mentor
Cumberland Valley School District
Mechanicsburg, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
- Held monthly meetings to inform the teachers of best practices, data collection, assessments, MTSS process, parent-teacher conferences, and more
- Observed mentee's teaching lessons and provide them with constructive feedback
- Assist with problem solving strategies
- Provide Professional Development to all elementary staff members throughout the district on how to integrate technology into their lessons.
Third Grade Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
01.2018 - Current
- Incorporate the science of reading method for all reading instruction
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students to strive for excellence.
- Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Provided feedback on student progress through conferences, reports, assessments, or parent-teacher meetings.
- Utilized various teaching strategies such as lectures, discussions, multimedia presentations, demonstrations, field trips, in order to engage all learners.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and understanding of topics covered in class.
- Implemented IEPs for special needs students ensuring they received appropriate accommodations in the classroom setting.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Used technology for interactive instruction and informal assessments
- Differentiated instruction to all students including students with IEP’s
- Responsive Classroom for classroom management and behavior strategies.
Instructional Specialist
Cumberland Valley School District
10.2012 - 12.2018
- Planned reading and math interventions for students in grades K-5 to improve their skills to align with the Core Curriculum
- Planned and taught reading and math enrichment groups
- Used a variety of assessments to drive instruction such as AIMSWEB, DRA, FASTBRIDGE, and other types of informal assessments
- Provide professional development for teachers.
- Participated in building leadership team meetings to review school data and help lead the MTSS process.
- Organized the first Family Literacy Night in two elementary buildings
Volleyball Coach
Southern Tioga SD
Mansfield, PA
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Coached Mansfield Jr
- High School volleyball team strengths and weaknesses in literacy; planned intervention strategies.
Substitute Teacher
- 04.2012
- Took on the daily tasks of the classroom teacher.
Literacy Specialist
Saint Angela Merici
Bronx, NY
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Planned and taught intervention strategies to improve students’ literacy skills
- Assessed students’ literacy skills to provide appropriate intervention while collecting data to meet their IEP goals.
- Communicated with the principal and general education teachers on a regular basis to ensure that the students’ IEP goals were being met.
- Facilitated IEP meetings with the families
Adjunct Professor
The College of New Rochelle
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Taught Translating Experience Into Essay Writing Lab and Critical Reading Courses
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
- Facilitated math workshops to help students prepare for the placement test
- Tutored students in writing and math skills.
- Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
Literacy Intern and Substitute Teacher
Parishville-Hopkinton Elementary School
- 05.2010
- Planned intervention strategies to meet the needs of Title I reading students to improve their literacy skills
- Assessed students’ literacy skills through formal and informal assessments
- Collaborated and brainstormed ways to improve students’ areas of weakness in reading with classroom teachers and reading specialist
- Attended and participated in Data Team Meetings to discuss students’ weaknesses and areas of improvement in reading.
Education
M.S. Ed. - Special Education K-8
Shippensburg University
12.2015
M.S.Ed. - Literacy Specialist B-6
The State University of New York at Potsdam
05.2010
B.A. - Childhood Education 1-6
The State University of New York at Potsdam
05.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Reading Specialist K-12
Eastern University
St. DavidsSkills
- Behavioral Management
- MTSS Framework
- Role Mode
- Differentiated Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Development Presenter
- Technology
- Student Engagement
- Mentor
- Innovator
Related Experience
- Volleyball Coach, Southern Tioga SD, Mansfield, PA, 08/2012, 10/2012, Coached Mansfield Jr. High School volleyball team, Planned intervention strategies to meet the needs of Title I reading students to improve their literacy skills
- Camp Counselor, Camp Shiloh, Rome, NY, Summer 2005, Summer 2011, Facilitated the well-being of primary children and teenagers, Supervised large and small groups in a residential setting, Collaborated with campers and counselors for skits
- Literacy Mentor, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, Spring 2007, Mentored a third grade student in literacy, Created lessons with activities to improve his literary skills
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Principal (in progress)
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Childhood K-6
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Reading Specialist K-12
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Special Education K-8
- New York State Professional Certification, Childhood 1-6
- New York State Professional Certification, Literacy Specialist B-6
Professional Development And Contribution
- Participant and Presenter, Pennsylvania Science of Reading Summit, 03/2024
- Presenter, Quizziz Live Lessons for CKLA, 11/2023 and 01/2024
- Participant, Amplify CKLA Training 2022-Present
- Participant, Responsive Classroom Training, 07/2018
- Participant, Keystone Reading Association Conference, 2014 and 2018
- Presenter, Family Literacy Nights, 2013-present
- Presenter, Strategies for responding to Text Dependent Question on PSSA’s, 2019
- Presenter, Technology and Literacy, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY Spring 2010
Other College Attended
Jefferson Community College, Watertown, NY (Fall 2005-Spring 2006)
Timeline
Building Mentor
Cumberland Valley School District
08.2023 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
01.2018 - Current
Instructional Specialist
Cumberland Valley School District
10.2012 - 12.2018
Volleyball Coach
Southern Tioga SD
08.2012 - 10.2012
Literacy Specialist
Saint Angela Merici
01.2011 - 06.2011
Adjunct Professor
The College of New Rochelle
09.2010 - 05.2011
Substitute Teacher
- 04.2012
Literacy Intern and Substitute Teacher
Parishville-Hopkinton Elementary School
- 05.2010
M.S. Ed. - Special Education K-8
Shippensburg University
M.S.Ed. - Literacy Specialist B-6
The State University of New York at Potsdam
B.A. - Childhood Education 1-6
The State University of New York at Potsdam
Some College (No Degree) - Reading Specialist K-12
Eastern University
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Principal (in progress)
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Childhood K-6
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Reading Specialist K-12
- Pennsylvania State Certification, Special Education K-8
- New York State Professional Certification, Childhood 1-6
- New York State Professional Certification, Literacy Specialist B-6
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