Ashley Sherman
North English,IA
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at English Valleys School District, skilled in assessment techniques and adaptable instructional strategies. Proven ability to engage diverse learners through innovative lesson implementation and effective classroom organization. Committed to fostering positive student relationships and enhancing academic achievement through tailored support and proactive communication. Specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
English Valleys School District
08.2025 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Student Teaching Intern
Storm Lake Community School District
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Distributed tests, papers and homework assignments to students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Multitasked and worked with 6th Grade ELL students
- Multitasked and worked with EB Academy students
- Co-taught with the 6th ELL Teacher for different lessons
- Administered UFLI lessons
- Taught large groups
- Assisted students during WIN
- Attended and participated in 6th grade team meetings
- Observed ISASP Testing
Student Teaching Intern
Branksome Hall Asia
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Multitasked and worked with 4th Grade students in an EFL setting
- Co-taught with 4th grade mentor teacher for different lessons
- Taught large and small groups in English, Math, and Science
- Assisted the Teacher with instructing students
- Taught small groups and large groups
- Attended and participated in PD days
- Attended and participated in 4th grade teacher lesson preparation meetings
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created lessons and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
Level III TESOL Practicum
University of Northern Iowa
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Multitasking and working with 1st Grade ELL students
- Co-teaching with 1st Grade Teacher for a 15-minute writing lesson
- Co-creating a 15-minute lesson plan
- Assisting the Teacher with instructing students
- Taught small groups
- Observed ELPA Testing
Level II Practicum Explore Teaching
University of Northern Iowa
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted the Teacher with instructing students
- Multitasking and working with Junior High and High School ELL students
- Created and carried out one 20-minute lesson plan and two 45- minute lesson plans
English Language Tutor
Soonchunhyang University
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Tutored nine Korean Students in English for one hour each per week
- Worked on speaking practice
- Explored cultural differences
Level I Practicum Explore Teaching
Kirkwood Community College
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted the Teacher with instructing students
- Worked with small groups and one-on-ones
- Assisted teaching Math, English, Science, and History
- Multitasked with 2nd Grade students
- Created and carried out a 20-minute lesson plan
- Graded homework
Education
TESOL Teaching - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Education
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12-2022
Skills
- Assessment technique
- Instructional strategies
- Lesson implementation
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom organization
- Adaptable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
American Sign Laguage
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
English Valleys School District
08.2025 - Current
Student Teaching Intern
Storm Lake Community School District
03.2025 - 05.2025
Student Teaching Intern
Branksome Hall Asia
01.2025 - 03.2025
Level III TESOL Practicum
University of Northern Iowa
08.2024 - 12.2024
Level II Practicum Explore Teaching
University of Northern Iowa
01.2024 - 05.2024
English Language Tutor
Soonchunhyang University
09.2023 - 12.2023
Level I Practicum Explore Teaching
Kirkwood Community College
08.2022 - 12.2022
TESOL Teaching - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - Education
Kirkwood Community College
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