Ashley Poole
KALAMAZOO
Summary
Teacher leader with a proven track record at Hillside Middle School, excelling in educational technology and science curriculum development. Expert in assessment writing, fostering innovative learning environments, and enhancing student engagement. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to implement effective instructional strategies, driving significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mi-Star Curriculum Consultant
Michigan Technological University
08.2023 - Current
- Consulted and gave feedback on curriculum frameworks to align them to student and teacher needs.
- Collaborated with curriculum teams to design and pilot curriculum units and instructional strategies.
- Consulted on three dimensional assessments to provide teacher feedback
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching effectiveness and engagement.
Science Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools
09.2008 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented hands-on experiments and interactive activities to foster critical thinking skills in students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to learn and implement instructional strategies
- Utilized data-driven assessments to evaluate student performance and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on classroom management and instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI12-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12-2007
Skills
- Educational technology instructional support
- Educational leadership
- Science curriculum writing
- Assessment writing
Accomplishments
Grade level team leader 2010-2025
Science department head 2023-2025
Completed Noyce Master Teacher Fellow Program
MSTA Presenter 2019, 2020, 2022
Noyce National Conference Presenter 2019, 2022
FIT/TAG team member 2013-2025
Certification
Certified professional learning facilitator for Mi-Star curriculum
Extra Yard for Teachers Award 2025
Nominated by former student for educators who have made an impact on student athletes. Provided by the College Football Playoff Foundation through Western Michigan University.
Timeline
Mi-Star Curriculum Consultant
Michigan Technological University
08.2023 - Current
Science Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools
09.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University