Ashley Mercado-Bernstein
Summary
Accomplished Teacher with a proven track record at Chicago Public Schools, enhancing student engagement and academic growth through critical thinking and classroom management. Excelled in creating supportive environments, fostering social-emotional learning, and employing diverse teaching strategies. Achieved significant improvements in student outcomes by integrating project-based learning and ESL techniques. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Joyce Kilmer Elementary
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Henry D. Lloyd Elementary
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Promoted student independence through guided problem-solving activities and self-assessment opportunities.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving the quality of mathematics education for all students.
- Monitored student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly to ensure mastery of content.
Paraprofessional
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines IL.
Des Plaines, IL
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Temporary Assigned Teacher
Chippewa Middle School / Iroquois School
Des Plaines, IL
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Emotional Learning
National University
La Jolla, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Project-based learning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Test Proctoring
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Support
Timeline
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Joyce Kilmer Elementary
09.2019 - Current
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Henry D. Lloyd Elementary
02.2019 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Chippewa Middle School, Des Plaines IL.
02.2018 - 05.2018
Temporary Assigned Teacher
Chippewa Middle School / Iroquois School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Social Emotional Learning
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Northeastern Illinois University