Ashley Kirby
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Who possesses a strong work ethic, time management skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, and an ability to foster strong relationships with students. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Chesterfield, VA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Actively sought out opportunities for collaboration with other teachers within the district.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
Newport News, VA
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Teacher
Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond, VA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-2012
High School Diploma -
Lloyd C. Bird High School
Chesterfield06-2008
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Community involvement
- Flexible and adaptive
- Clear public speaking skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Listening and nonverbal communication skills
- Create presentations
- Presentation skills
- Academic advising skills
- Teamwork skills
- Canvas skills
- Synergy Skills
- Excel Skills
- Google doc skills
- Collaboration Skills
- Punctual
- Maintain student records
- Student Development
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Family involvement
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Effective listening
- Motivating students
- Student rapport
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Testing and grading
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Best Practices
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Virginia teaching credential
- Standardized Testing
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Parental participation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Faculty Collaboration
- Test Proctoring
- Student Records Management
- Parent and student communication
Certification
- Collegiate Professional License
- Endorsed to teach PreK-6th grade
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Coaching card for Chesterfield County Recreational Sports
- Team mom for Swift Creek 13U football team
Timeline
Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher
Newport News Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Longwood University
High School Diploma -
Lloyd C. Bird High School