Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Teacher

Ashley Schafer

Summary

Skilled ELA teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 18 years of experience to long-term position.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

5/6 ELA Teacher / 5-8 Reading Specialist

Stanton Community Schools
08.2014 - Current
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress and achievements.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
  • Monitored student progress closely using formative assessments, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Assisted in the selection and adoption of appropriate curriculum materials aligned with state standards and district goals.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

5th Grade Teacher

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2014
  • 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.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
  • Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Doane College
Crete, NE
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE
12.2005

Skills

  • Literary Analysis
  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Development
  • Multi-Tiered System of Supports
  • LETRS Units 1-4
  • Data Management

Additional Information

Currently working on acquiring my Reading Specialist endorsement through Doane College.

Timeline

5/6 ELA Teacher / 5-8 Reading Specialist

Stanton Community Schools
08.2014 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools
08.2006 - 05.2014

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Doane College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Wayne State College
Ashley Schafer