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Ashley Hastings

Auburndale,FL

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Berkley Accelerated Middle School
08.2018 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Teacher

Polk County School Board
08.2007 - 08.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2007

Skills

  • Small Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Motivating Students
  • Student Records Management
  • Cooperative Learning Experience
  • Project-Based Learning
  • SMART Board Aptitude
  • Data-Driven Instruction
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Technology Integration
  • Testing and Grading

Certification

Gifted Endorsed

ESOL Certification

Timeline

Teacher

Berkley Accelerated Middle School
08.2018 - Current

Teacher

Polk County School Board
08.2007 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of South Florida

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