Ashley Sewell
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Experienced Educational Leader with a demonstrated history of working to ensure equitable outcomes for students. Skilled in instructional coaching and mentoring, coursework implementation and design, and approaching all work with anti-racist and data-driven values at the center.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM FACULTY AND RESIDENT MENTOR
MARSHALL TEACHER RESIDENCY
07.2020 - Current
- Deliver holistic coaching support to residents, honing in on the intersection between core pedagogical theory and values-aligned practices.
- Plan and facilitate coursework learning experiences for all residents, while also providing feedback on and assessing their credentialing coursework.
- Progress monitor to ensure all residents are on track with program goals, intervening when necessary.
- Build strong relationships and collaborate regularly with cooperating teachers and school leaders to ensure a coherent, aligned experience and growth trajectory for residents.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Director and program faculty team to continually iterate on and revise credentialing program curricular materials and learning experiences based on data and feedback throughout the school year.
- Collaborate with the recruitment team to interview prospective candidates.
ETHNIC STUDIES TEACHER
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Developed and Implemented a History/Ethnic Studies Curriculum for 9th Grade Students with a student-centered lens.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
EARLY LITERACY COACH
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Provided intentional and meaningful data-driven coaching to all TK-2nd grade teachers.
- Supervised and led a team of early literacy tutors.
- Coordinated early literacy interventions with identified children in a one-on-one and/or small group setting daily, resulting in improved reading outcomes for students.
- Delivered school and district-wide professional development sessions around best early literacy practices.
- Led weekly professional learning community sessions.
- Attended Supporting Early Education Develops Success (SEEDS) of Early Literacy Training, and ongoing sponsored training throughout the year.
TEACHER RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Designed and supported recruitment efforts for all school-based faculty and staff in collaboration with the Director of Talent to recruit experienced, diverse, culturally competent, and mission-aligned educators who were representative of the community we served.
- Interviewed, ranked, and corresponded with prospective candidates.
- Attended and facilitated recruitment events.
INDUCTION/INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Provided instructional mentoring to beginning teachers in the San Francisco Unified School District.
- Facilitated professional development for beginning teachers and student teachers in the areas of classroom management, instructional strategies, and supporting students with varying needs.
- Guided teachers through a results-oriented cycle of inquiry that consists of assessing, reflecting/adjusting, setting goals, planning, acting, and analyzing data.
- Participated in the recruitment and interviewing of new residents for the 2017-2018 school year.
CLASSROOM TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Middle School Chair/Middle School Teacher in Charge
- Served as ELA and History Teacher Leader.
- Co-facilitated a district-wide middle school professional development session for scoring history performance tasks/assessments.
- Developed and implemented 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum.
- Worked collaboratively with administration and colleagues as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Participated in a curriculum pilot to select the new middle school Language Arts curriculum to be adopted by the school district.
- Attended the 2014 Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Conference in Seattle, Washington.
6TH GRADE ELA AND HISTORY TEACHER
ALLIANCE ACADEMY OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Curriculum development and implementation for 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies
- Worked collaboratively with administration and fellow teacher leaders as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Trained in No-Nonsense Nurturer, Restorative Justice, and Mindfulness
- Led the 6th Grade Team (Facilitated meetings, developed agendas, served as liaison between administration and fellow 6th-grade team members, received leadership coaching to develop practice).
- Attended Common Core Mini Institute locally and CORE Pairing Institute in Los Angeles, California.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Taught 7th and 8th grade Language Arts and Intervention classes as the long-term STIP substitute at Alliance Academy.
OFFICE COORDINATOR
MOSAIC CROSS CULTURAL CENTER
- Provided administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director of the center.
- Provided service at the front desk, both in person and over the phone.
- Supported the general operation of the center and the coordination of day-to-day activities.
- Educated students on SJSU cultural activities, DEI awareness initiatives, diversity career fairs, and campus resources.
- Hosted African American, Latinx, and Asian/Pacific Islander welcome receptions for incoming freshmen.
- Participated in ongoing DEI training.
- Interviewed and collaborated in the hiring process of new employees as part of the staff selection committee.
- Hosted Booths for Health and Wellness Fairs: Educated students, staff, and members of the community on affordable and free healthcare options in the community.
Education
Master of Education in Urban Education & Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Holy Names University
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science & Psychology -
San Jose State University
01.2011
Semester at Sea (Study Abroad) -
University of Virginia
01.2009
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Data Analysis
- Effective Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Collaborative Learning
- Google Drive
- Emotional Intelligence
Additional Information
- Member, Teach Tomorrow in Oakland (2011-2016)
- Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated (present)
Volunteer Work
Volunteer, Burckhalter Elementary School - Oakland, CA (2006-2008)
Trainings
Participated in Leadership Today Diversity Awareness Retreat (2009)
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor, Strive for College, 2010, 2011, Mentored high school students academically and personally; specifically focusing on college preparation, Cohort was recognized by Campbell Unified School District's Superintendent for doubling the percentage of high school seniors enrolling into a two or four-year college (Del Mar High School), Assisted students with college selection and financial aid policy/procedure, Instructed students on how to navigate the application process and submit college applications
- Peer Leader/Resident Advisor, Educational Opportunity Program, 2010, Summer 2010, Supervised incoming freshmen in the Washburn Residence Hall, Developed and facilitated group activities for students to get adjusted to campus and independent living, Tutored and mentored students transitioning to meet college writing proficiency standards, Interacted with parents concerned with the academic performance of their children
Timeline
PROGRAM FACULTY AND RESIDENT MENTOR
MARSHALL TEACHER RESIDENCY
07.2020 - Current
ETHNIC STUDIES TEACHER
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EARLY LITERACY COACH
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEACHER RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INDUCTION/INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASSROOM TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
6TH GRADE ELA AND HISTORY TEACHER
ALLIANCE ACADEMY OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OFFICE COORDINATOR
MOSAIC CROSS CULTURAL CENTER
Master of Education in Urban Education & Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Holy Names University
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science & Psychology -
San Jose State University
Semester at Sea (Study Abroad) -
University of Virginia