Ashley McCarty
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Hardworking German teacher bringing proven success to the world language classroom. Energetic and detail-oriented professional offering 10-year background designing meaningful lessons, planning local and international student travel, and increasing program participation through real-world connections and unique program experiences. Committed to student learning, growth, and success in world language and international skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
German Language Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Illustrated effective leadership and managed full German-language program from German 1 through AP.
- Organized and executed exchange programs with Borbeck Gymnasium in Essen, Germany.
- Revamped school's ISDS program to identify roadblocks to student involvement and implemented schoolwide plan to solve them.
- Increased number of qualified students achieving International Skills Diploma Seal by 600% over 3 years.
- Applied for and received grant funding totaling $20,000 in support of exchange program costs - allowing students to participate who could otherwise not afford it.
- Served as cohort leader for professional development in World Language Department.
- Presented at Fulton Educational Conference on best practices for teaching culture.
- Developed curriculum and unit guides for Fulton County German teachers.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interest and more extensive trips to expand learning for German-language students.
- Coached students for State German Convention competitions and events.
- Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Invited distinguished guest speakers to classes and campus events.
- Judged local/state competitions and GHP interviews.
- Sponsored German Club and German National Honors Society.
- Planned community outreach drives for German Club.
English Language Assistant
Austrian-American Educational Commission
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Asked to serve as mentor and facilitator at Fulbright/British Council orientation for 180 new assistants.
- Designed special topic lessons on American culture to incorporate current events into lesson plans.
- Facilitated group discussions to foster language development and student engagement.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Coached students for English language competitions.
- Recorded voice acting for listening tasks on national standardized language exam taken by thousands of Austrian students.
- Participated in professional development events hosted by Austrian American Educational Commission (Fulbright Commission).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - German Education
Berry College
Rome12.2010
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Environments
- Program Improvements
- District Standards
- Enrichment Programs
- Field Trip Management
- Logistical Planning
- Curriculum Implementation
- Professional Development
- Marketing Strategies
- Course Material Preparation
- International Studies
Accomplishments
- 2023 AATG-GA Teacher of the Year
- 2020 Centennial STAR Teacher
- 2008 October Centennial Teacher of the Month
Affiliations
- Member of American Association of Teachers of German
- Member of Foreign Language Association of Georgia
- Member of Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Certification
- Goethe-Zertifikat C1 in German Language
- Georgia Teaching Certificate - German (P-12)
- Georgia Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education (P-5)
- Georgia Teaching Certificate - ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
German Language Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.2013 - Current
English Language Assistant
Austrian-American Educational Commission
09.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - German Education
Berry College