Ashley Laufer
Elk City,Oklahoma
Summary
Creative Elementary Teacher develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
K-8 Tutor
Framework Consulting
03.2026 - Current
- Developed customized learning plans to enhance student understanding and retention of complex concepts.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student performance and foster a positive learning environment.
K-6 Teacher
Braintree Academy
07.2025 - Current
- Guided homeschool families in selecting curriculum tailored to individual educational needs.
- Evaluated student assignments to ensure alignment with learning objectives.
- Facilitated weekly communication with parents through phone calls and virtual meetings.
- Facilitated state testing processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Participated in monthly PLC meetings to support collaborative educational initiatives. Attended faculty meetings to contribute to team discussions and decision-making.
- Facilitated collaboration with educators to design and implement assignments.
- Facilitated regular 504 and IEP meetings to ensure compliance with educational standards.
Teacher
Brilliant Grades Microschool
01.2024 - 07.2025
- I taught 3rd- 5th grade, all subjects
- Made weekly lesson plans
- Communicated weekly with parents
- Attend weekly grade band meetings and Professional Development meetings every 2 weeks
- Collaborated with colleagues to manage course goals, curriculum and materials.
- Evaluated students' progress through quizzes, tests and homework assignments.
- Strengthened student comprehension, boosted confidence and built important learning skills through hands-on instruction.
- Hosted live online sessions to promote positive and engaging learning environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of curriculum changes and educational practices to provide current and effective tutoring.
- Monitored and recorded students' progress, providing detailed reports to parents and teachers.
Head Teacher
Elk City Head Start
Elk City
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversaw weekly lesson plans and entered daily data for each individual child to track progress and development.
- Maintained up-to-date student folders, ensuring full compliance with federal requirements and DHS guidelines.
- Sent home monthly individualized learning tasks tailored to each child’s specific areas of need.
- Planned, organized, and led activities that supported physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.
- Prepared and distributed quarterly progress assessments and developmental milestone reports to parents.
- Managed and supervised daily classroom activities for a group of 3-year-old students, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment.
- Maintained comprehensive and accurate records for all students in accordance with federal, state, and DHS regulatory standards.
Term of Project Teacher
Oklahoma Connections Academy
Oklahoma
09.2020 - 05.2021
- I was hired as a Term of Project teacher for the year because of the high enrollment due to Covid
- I taught 3rd grade
- Setting up my live lesson room for class that we had weekly online
- Kept weekly logs of student contacts, parent contacts, class attendance, keeping up with grading for every student for 4 subjects
- Attended many weekly meetings, including regular IEP meetings
- Proficient in Google Slides, Google Classroom, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Powerpoint and ClassKick.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Teacher
Greystone Elementary
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Taught 4th grade and delivered engaging, standards-aligned instruction.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans and maintained accurate instructional documentation.
- Actively participated in the Get Fit Kids School Wellness Program, supporting student health and wellness initiatives.
- Performed daily bus duty to ensure student safety and smooth transitions.
- Collaborated weekly with the Reading Interventionist to support targeted literacy goals.
- Met weekly with the 4th-grade team to plan curriculum, analyze data, and coordinate instruction.
- Graded assignments and provided timely, constructive feedback to students.
- Assisted teachers across multiple grade levels as needed to support classroom continuity.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and strengthen family communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma12.2008
Associates - Physical Science
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Sayre, Oklahoma05.2008
Skills
Technology Integration
Communication
Collaboration and Teamwork
Positive and professional
Differentiated Instruction
Motivational Techniques
Student Engagement
Organization
Parent Communication
Timeline
K-8 Tutor
Framework Consulting
03.2026 - Current
K-6 Teacher
Braintree Academy
07.2025 - Current
Teacher
Brilliant Grades Microschool
01.2024 - 07.2025
Head Teacher
Elk City Head Start
08.2021 - 12.2023
Term of Project Teacher
Oklahoma Connections Academy
09.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher
Greystone Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associates - Physical Science
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University