Ashley Matheny
Summary
Experienced Reading Intervention teacher dedicated to developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of reading and increase academic performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Irmo Elementary School
08.2006 - Current
- Designs and delivers engaging and effective literacy instruction that is responsive to student needs
- Provides individualized support and feedback for all students
- Develops and nurtures positive relationships with parents
- Implements frequent progress monitoring to ensure student growth
- Collaborates with teachers and administrators to maximize student success
- Participates in ongoing professional growth and development
5th Grade Teacher
Leaphart Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Designed and presented lessons in all subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various student learning styles
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and helped them set goals for growth
- Created a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering a positive classroom space to support student growth and learning.
5th Grade Teacher
Fort Mill School District
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Created engaging lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards
- Worked closely with team teachers to plan grade level activities such as field trips and collaborative student projects
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-1997
Skills
- 29 years teaching experience, including 20 as Reading Interventionist
- Goal-oriented teacher who strives to provide responsive instructional strategies to ensure success for all students
- Professional strengths include communication, differentiated instruction, creativity, and organizational skills
- Committed to professional growth, reflective teaching, and building positive relationships
Certification
2025 LETRS course completion
2016 Read to Succeed endorsement
2010 Master's +30
2009 Reading Teacher certification
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Irmo Elementary School
08.2006 - Current
5th Grade Teacher
Leaphart Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2006
5th Grade Teacher
Fort Mill School District
08.1997 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Clemson University
Professional Leadership and Honors
2019 Co-authored section in Reading Revealed, Scholastic Publishing Company
2019 Presenter at Literacy for All Summer Institute, Columbia, SC
2014 Small group leader at Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Student Leadership Institute, Orlando, FL
2012 Co-authored "I Know There Ain't No Pigs With Wigs" article in "Reading Teacher" magazine
2010 Presenter at Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference, Orlando, FL
2009-2010 District Distinguished Reading Teacher of the Year
2005-2006 Teacher of the Year