Ashley McCoy
Hopkins,MN
Summary
Educator offering 14 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculum, skilled in using Restorative Practices, and leading and creating Professional Development to foster positive school-wide implementation district-wide.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
TOSA
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Assists in the implementation of the SPPS Achieves Strategic Plan.
- Trains staff on PBIS Apps Platform.
- Develops and maintains positive communication with teachers, parents, principals, and other school staff, and students to facilitate implementation.
- Creates and/or provides professional development, coaching and mentoring on core components of SW-PBIS, SEL, Restorative Practices and Trauma Informed Schools, including how they complement one another.
- Assists to facilitate school-level teams, such as PBIS leadership team, School Assistance Team and Mental Health Support Teams.
- Collaborates with other Offices and Departments (ex: Office of Teaching and Learning, Office of Specialized Services) to create comprehensive professional development for all staff.
- Collaborates with other district departments, schools and outside stakeholders as necessary.
- Assesses, recommends, develops and facilitate ongoing implementation of PBIS, integrated with SEL programming.
- Builds relationship with school staff.
TOSA - Restorative Practices Coordinator & PBIS Representative
Riverview West Side School of Excellence
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
Second Grade Teacher
Riverview West Side School of Excellence
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child's education.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators entering the profession, offering guidance and support throughout their first year of teaching.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improved academic performance.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on effective instructional strategies and best practices in teaching second-grade students.
Second Grade Teacher
Hamline Elementary School
08.2011 - 01.2013
Kindergarten Title One Teacher
Hamline Elementary School
08.2010 - 01.2011
Sixth Grade Teacher
Cherokee Heights Elementary
08.2009 - 01.2010
Student Teaching
Riverview West Side School of Excellence
08.2005 - 12.2005
Education
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MNMasters in Differentiated Instruction -
Concordia University, St. Paul
St. Paul, MN06.2017
Skills
- Proficient in PBIS Apps Software
- Proficient in Problem Solving
- Proficient in leading Professional Development
- Proficient in Collaboration
School Involvement
- Leadership Team: Analyzed SCIP documents and monitored instruction and school climate goals and co-lead staff learning professional development. 2017-2019
- Tier 2 Leadership Team: Developed strong Tier 2 interventions and supports for individual students and monitor student data. 2017-2019
- Climate Leadership Team: Planned and co-led staff development based on school climate data, conducted walk throughs, supported implementation of positive school climate initiatives. 2017-2019
- PBIS Representative: Helped create and maintain a positive school-wide climate, led monthly school-wide positive behavior assemblies, and provide individual coaching to teachers. 2017-2019
Mentorship
- Cooperating Teacher for Teacher Candidate 2016 - 2017
- Mentoring Teacher, 2015-2016
Professional Development
- PBIS Apps software Training March 2022
- APBS (Association for Positive Behavior Support) Conference March 2023
- Racial Equity Workshops & Trainings, SPPS Equity Summit, 04/2019, Racial Equity Leadership Institute, 02/2019, Courageous Conversations Summit, Philadelphia, PA, 10/2018, SPPS Equity Summit, 04/2018, Courageous Conversations Summit, Detroit, MI, 10/2017, E4E - MN Summit on Ending Racial Disparities in School Discipline, 04/2016, Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching, 06/2014, Beyond Diversity, 09/2012
- Zones of Regulation Training, 04/2019
- Cognitive Coaching Trainings, 09/2018
- Elementary PBIS School Representative Trainings, 09/2017
- Restorative Practices Training (circle training), Circle Training 1, St. Paul, MN, 08/2016, Circle Training 2, St. Paul, MN, 10/2016, Circle Training 3, St. Paul, MN, 08/2017, Circle Training 4, St. Paul, MN, 08/2018
- Restorative Practices Conference, International Institute of Restorative Practices, Houston, TX, Spring 2017
- Restorative Practices (RP) Circle Implementation Team, 2016, 2018, Attended workshops introducing and implementing circle trainings, implementing our 3 year RP plan and grant writing for reapplication every spring.
References
Upon Request
Timeline
TOSA
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
TOSA - Restorative Practices Coordinator & PBIS Representative
Riverview West Side School of Excellence
08.2017 - 06.2019
Second Grade Teacher
Riverview West Side School of Excellence
08.2013 - 01.2017
Second Grade Teacher
Hamline Elementary School
08.2011 - 01.2013
Kindergarten Title One Teacher
Hamline Elementary School
08.2010 - 01.2011
Sixth Grade Teacher
Cherokee Heights Elementary
08.2009 - 01.2010
Student Teaching
Riverview West Side School of Excellence
08.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Bemidji State University
Masters in Differentiated Instruction -
Concordia University, St. Paul
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