Ashley Patton
Morgantown
Summary
With a proven track record, I leveraged my WV teaching certification and expertise in special education to enhance student engagement and academic success. Skilled in both group and individual instruction, I excel in creating inclusive environments that cater to diverse learning needs, demonstrating significant progress in student achievements.
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Monongalia County Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
4th Grade Teacher
Harrison County Schools
09.2018 - 10.2025
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Odyssey
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in various settings.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, developmental delay and dementia.
- Evaluated treatment progress and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Advocated for all patients' health, safety, and rights.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development/ Family Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVAssociate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mountain State University
Beckley, WVMaster of Arts - Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2016
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Serving diverse communities
- WV teaching certification with Special Education endorsement
- Reporting and documentation
- Positive role model and mentor
- Special needs students
- Verbal and written communication
- Alternative learning methods
Timeline
Teacher
Monongalia County Schools
10.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Harrison County Schools
09.2018 - 10.2025
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Odyssey
05.2015 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development/ Family Studies
West Virginia University
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mountain State University
Master of Arts - Education
West Virginia University
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