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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Community Activities
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Ashley Menard

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Upbeat and passionate educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset, a love of literature, and good decision-making skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

LPSS
2019.08 - Current
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, families, and administrators
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in three academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives
  • Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level
  • Consistently implemented best practice to increase student performance score by 10% each academic year.

EXTENDED LEARNING FACILITATOR

LPSS
2023.01 - 2023.04
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
  • Collected data on program effectiveness through data analysis and other methods and implemented solutions for improvement.
  • Provided leadership for 9 program workers and 35 attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating learning environment.

Summer Program Teacher

New Hope Lafayette
2021.06 - 2021.07
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Planned and delivered cross-curriculum lesson plans to meet students' academic needs and increase engagement in critical thinking skills (forensic based reading and escape room).
  • Collaborated with theater professional to create scenes and POP-up theater play.

Virtual Summer School Teacher

LPSS
2020.06 - 2020.07
  • Designed virtual lessons and taught small group lessons to prepare students
  • Established and maintained high levels of attendance in optional summer school program
  • Facilitated Zoom lessons while maintaining efficient math classroom environment
  • Incorporated new technology such as virtual whiteboards and Kami PDF editing software to increase virtual engagement

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
08.2023

Mentor Teacher Certification Program -

NIET
Lafayette, LA
07.2023

Alternative Teaching Certification -

ITeach Louisiana
Lafayette, LA
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.2012

Skills

  • Academic Progress Tracking
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Technology Integration
  • Cooperative Instruction
  • Activity Planning
  • Time Management
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Behavioral Improvement

Certification

Level 1 Educational Leader

Level 1 Teacher

Mentor Teacher

Accomplishments

  • Appointed by principal as mentor teacher to assist new teachers at our school.
  • Facilitated family literacy/involvement night to improve relations amongst stakeholders

Community Activities

Assistant Coach Girls on the Run, 2 years

Member Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Youth, 1 year

Timeline

EXTENDED LEARNING FACILITATOR

LPSS
2023.01 - 2023.04

Summer Program Teacher

New Hope Lafayette
2021.06 - 2021.07

Virtual Summer School Teacher

LPSS
2020.06 - 2020.07

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

LPSS
2019.08 - Current

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Mentor Teacher Certification Program -

NIET

Alternative Teaching Certification -

ITeach Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

McNeese State University

Level 1 Educational Leader

Level 1 Teacher

Mentor Teacher

Ashley Menard