Ashley Kave
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and experienced instructor and mentor with a passion for facilitating student learning and growth. Committed to providing comprehensive support, coaching, and guidance to foster academic success and personal development. Skilled in utilizing technology to create engaging virtual learning environments. Demonstrates a passion for serving diverse classroom environments and providing effective support to students through differentiated instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Instructor
Stride
09.2022 - Current
- Designed and Instructed Spanish in a virtual setting teaching both synchronously and asynchronously using various online educational platforms
- Provided direct and comprehensive support, coaching, monitoring and mentorship to a diverse group of assigned students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Utilized technology-based teaching and communication platforms to facilitate students' academic progress.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
High School Spanish Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Created a supportive learning environment for world language students to nurture language acquisition.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
International Student Coordinator & Teacher
Hargrave Military Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Mentored and monitored international boarding students to support emotional and academic needs.
- Created safe, multicultural environment welcoming to all individuals and groups.
- Planned numerous events catering to International and English Learning students.
- Promoted school spirit by developing and implementing engaging activities.
- Designed and taught curriculum for English Language Learners & Spanish Learners
- Promoted student academic and social growth through varied and differentiated teaching methods including; whole group, small group, individual, and teacher modeling to provide a positive and successful learning experience.
Presbyterian Campus Ministry Leader
UKIRK Harrisonburg
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2008
Skills
- Virtual teaching and learning platforms (eg, Zoom, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Blackboard, Canvas, Schoology)
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Individualized instruction and differentiated learning
- Student assessment and progress monitoring
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Technology integration in education
- Time management and organization
- Diverse Student Populations
- Public Speaking
Certification
Holds Virginia and Kansas Teaching License in Secondary Education (K-12), Spanish and English as a Second Language
Timeline
Virtual Instructor
Stride
09.2022 - Current
High School Spanish Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2019 - 01.2021
International Student Coordinator & Teacher
Hargrave Military Academy
06.2018 - 06.2019
Presbyterian Campus Ministry Leader
UKIRK Harrisonburg
07.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
James Madison University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
James Madison University