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School-based Teacher of the Year 2018
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Ashley Ridlen

Vero Beach,FL

Summary

Educational professional with 10 years of experience teaching in Title I elementary schools. Experienced with creating dynamic and interactive, whole and small group, lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs. Utilizes effective classroom management strategies to maintain positive learning environment. Knowledgeable of Florida BEST mathematics benchmarks and Florida science benchmarks.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Duval County Public School District
08.2015 - Current
  • Created rigorous lessons aligned to the benchmark expectations and providing students with equivalent experience assessments to prepare them for state testing.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, based on formal and informal student data, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere and classroom culture.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.

Education

Anthropology

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
04-2013

Skills

  • Positive behavior classroom management
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Data collection and analysis

Certification

  • Elementary Education K-6
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages K-12

School-based Teacher of the Year 2018

Nominated as the 2018 school-based teacher of the year. Chosen as the finalist for the school by a committee based on a classroom observation and essay question.

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Duval County Public School District
08.2015 - Current

Anthropology

University of North Florida
Ashley Ridlen