Ashley Kalbach-Bender

Compassionate Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.

SEPTEMBER 2023– PRESENT

CLINICAL II STUDENT TEACHING 3rdGrade, WEMROCK BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MANALAPAN, NJ

-Knowledge and application of Core Curriculum Content Standards

-Created multi-tiered lesson plans based on students’ weekly goals and semester-end benchmarks

-Whole class, small group, and one-on-one instruction

-Developed a tutoring program for ELL students to assist them in reaching their goals

JANUARY 2023– MAY 2023

CLINICAL I STUDENT TEACHING 7thGrade Science, MANALAPAN-ENGLISHTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL, MANALAPAN, NJ

-Knowledge and application of Next Generation Science Standards

-Utilized virtual simulations to integrate technology and lead student lab activities

-Integration of Crosscutting concepts into curriculum

-Led dissection labs with knowledge from prior experience in medical field

OCTOBER 2023–PRESENT

HOMEWORK CLUB, WEMROCK BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MANALAPAN, NJ Grades 3-5

-Provide academic support for students who struggle with homework content and completion

OCTOBER 2023–PRESENT

BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY, WEMROCK BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MANALAPAN, NJ

-Small group instruction for struggling learners in Reading and Mathematics

JUNE 2023–PRESENT

SCIENCE SPECIALIST, BLACK BEAR LAKE CAMP, MILLSTONE, NJ Ages 3-14

Conduct scientific projects and experiments while supervising campers to ensure their safety, development, skill achievement, growth, and overall well-being.

NOVEMBER 2022–PRESENT

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, MANALAPAN-ENGLISHTOWN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, MANALAPAN, NJ GRADES K-8

Interpret and implement lesson plans provided by absentee teacher consistent with teacher guidelines and school curriculum. Create reports to inform permanent teacher of students’ success.

JUNE 2007–AUGUST 2009

8TH GRADE CAMP COUNSELOR, SUMMER FRIENDS SUMMER CAMP, MATAWAN, NJ 

Supervise campers while ensuring their safety, development, skill achievement, growth, and overall well-being.

SEPTEMBER 2007– JUNE 2008

HEAD TEACHER, FIRST FRIENDS DAYCARE, MATAWAN, NJ Ages 2-3

Organize activities and implement a curriculum which allows children to learn about the world as well as their own personal likes and interests.