Ashley Kenny
Cincinnati,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic social studies educator with a proven track record at Hughes STEM High School, enhancing student achievement by 30% through tailored instruction. Skilled in curriculum development and collaborative communication, I lead initiatives that foster student-centered learning and effective classroom management, mentoring future educators and driving positive behavioral outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th,9th,&10th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Hughes STEM High School
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
- Directed social studies department as chair since 2025, implementing curriculum and policy initiatives to enhance student learning.
- Managed seventh-grade team for four years, coordinating educational and extracurricular activities to foster student engagement.
- Provided guidance to seventh-grade and tenth-grade classes regarding planning and executing dances, government activities, and fundraising events.
- Co-chaired PBIS committee in 2023-2024, creating handbook and protocols to improve student behavior and support.
- Credentialed as a master teacher and lead teacher by Cincinnati Public Schools.
- Mentored student teachers from the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and Mount St. Joseph University.
- Enhanced student achievement by 30% as KISR tutor through tailored tutoring sessions.
- Reduced student disciplinary actions by 80% through effective behavioral modification techniques.
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Western Hills University High School
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2018 - 06.2018
- 7th grade World History 8th grade U.S History
- Engaged in Reading and Writing Across Curriculum training to integrate effective literacy strategies into social studies lessons.
- Completed Hess' Cognitive Rigor training to improve teaching methodologies and student engagement.
- Contributed to Advanced Ed panel discussions to enhance educational standards across the curriculum.
Education
M.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2023
M.D. - Educational Teacher Leadership
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Social Studies Education
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Educational leadership
- Collaborative communication
- Parent communication
Certification
- Master Teacher Credentials, Ohio Master Teacher
- Lead Teacher Credentials, Cincinnati Public Schools
Activities
- Accomplished Teacher Rating for 5 years
- National Society of Leadership
- Sigma Phi Philanthropic Planner
- Joanna Jackson Goldman Memorial Prize Nominee
- High School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach
- Middle School Track Coach 2020-2025
- High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Head Coach 2016
- High School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach 2022-Present
- After-School Program teacher to monitor students who are performing low in core academic classes and improved skills by 20% need to be successful on the state test.
Timeline
7th,9th,&10th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Hughes STEM High School
01.2023 - Current
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Western Hills University High School
06.2018 - 06.2018
M.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Cincinnati
M.D. - Educational Teacher Leadership
Georgetown College
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Social Studies Education
Miami University