Ashley Smith
Dallas,TX
Summary
Innovative Music Teacher and Content Leader with a passion for music education and a proven track record of developing engaging music curriculum and implementing innovative teaching methodologies. Skilled training and mentoring music teachers, coordinating music programs, and driving student engagement and achievement. Adapt a leveraging technology to enhance music instruction and foster a positive learning environment. Dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of music in students and making a meaningful impact in the field of music education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
International Leadership of Texas Arlington Grand-Prairie HS
International Leadership of Texas
Arlington
10.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum aligned with TEKES standards to enhance student learning and engagement
- Collaborate with school administration and fellow teachers to integrate music into cross-curricular projects and events
- Organized an directed school musical performances, productions, and recitals, showing students' talents and achievements resulting in community involvement and attendance
- Utilized innovative teaching methods, technology, and resources to enhance students' musical and theatrical abilities and appreciation
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to students' skills levels and learning styles, increasing student motivation and participation resulting in a decrease in discipline referrals across grade levels
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support students' musical and theatrical development, providing feedback and guidance to help students reach their full potential
- Served as Mentor Teacher to new Teachers suggesting instructional practices specific to their content and enhancing classroom management techniques throughout the school year
International Leadership of Texas Grand-Prairie MS (Choir and Theatre Teacher)
International Leadership of Texas
Grand-Prairie
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Develop and implement a comprehensive music curriculum aligned with TEKES standards to enhance student learning and engagement
- Collaborate with school administration and fellow teachers to integrate music into cross-curricular projects and events
- Organized an directed school musical performances, productions, and recitals, showing students' talents and achievements resulting in community involvement and attendance
- Utilized innovative teaching methods, technology, and resources to enhance students' musical and theatrical abilities and appreciation
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to students' skills levels and learning styles, increasing student motivation and participation resulting in a decrease in discipline referrals across grade levels
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents to support students' musical and theatrical development, providing feedback and guidance to help students reach their full potential
Billy E. Dade Middle School (Discipline Clerk, and TA)
Billy E. Dade Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Led after-school programs focused on developing skills in areas like art, music, science, reading comprehension.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to employment-related matters.
- Provided guidance to managers regarding proper handling of disciplinary matters.
- Created and maintained accurate records of all student disciplinary actions.
- Facilitated meetings with students, parents and administrators to discuss performance issues.
- Responded to inquiries from management staff concerning student disciplinary actions.
Randstad Staffing for Aon Hewitt
Randstad Staffing
Irving
- Input data in an accurate, quick and efficient manner
- Verify accuracy of information prior and after keying
- Update records and information in the database effectively
- Retrieved and processed forms as directed.
Billy E. Dade Middle School (Substitute Teacher)
Billy E. Dade Middle School
Dallas
- Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures
- Follow instructions from regular teacher (grade and leave summary of worked covered)
- Maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
RealPage ( Off-Site Leasing Agent)
RealPage
Carrollton
- Perform General office duties (answering phones, etc.)
- Provided Pricing and availability
- Documented needs and wants to every client
- Up-Sale and Set visits for many properties.
University of Texas at Arlington - Work-Study (Event Staff)
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
- Break down and set up stage props
- Monitor doors during performances
- Sold tickets to all music concerts (card and cash handling)
- Create and print concert and recital programs
- File and record activities.
Cendera Solutions for FEMA (Customer Service)
Cendera Solutions
Dallas
- Assist victims of Hurricane Katrina, Rita and other natural disasters
- Capture and document detailed information of every issue accurately
- Record and monitor proper daily activities on phones calls
- Research data information for support and make a follow-up for each report
- Perform general office duties (answering phones, copying, etc.)
Choir and Theatre Content Lead
International Leadership of Texas
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Led professional development workshops for music educators to share best practices and innovative teachings strategies resulting in improved classroom management throughout the year for teachers
- Collaborated with curriculum specialties and teachers to ensure alignment of content with state standards and assessment requirements which resulted in improvement on teacher's annual TTEESS scores
- Led professional development sessions on best practices for integrating technology and multimedia resources into curriculum
- Developed and implemented content strategies to drive engagement and growth across multiple music and theatre platforms which improve engagement in classrooms
- Facilitated weekly meetings with teachers, guiding cross-functional teams to collaborate and implement targeted interventions for students
- Organized and manage annual district-wide fine arts contest for students to compete and receive feedback with over 1,050 participants throughout our 13 campuses
- Judged and rated participants in annual fine arts contest held by the district
Education
University of Texas at Arlington
05.2012
Lincoln Humanities Communications Magnet High School
05.2003
Skills
- Voice Teacher
- UIL Clinician
- Intermediate Piano
- Strategy implementation
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Thinking
- Performance Improvement
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Choir Sweepstakes recipients Texas UIL Competition 2018
- Choir Superior rankings recipients Texas UIL Competition 2021-2022
- Choir Superior rankings recipients Texas UIL Competition 2022-2023
- Choir Superior rankings recipients Texas UIL Competition 2023-2024
- Alternative Theatre Group recipients Texas UIL Competition 2021-2023
- Advance Placement Theatre recipients Texas UIL Competition 2022-2023
- Alternative Theatre Group recipients Texas UIL Competition 2023-2024
- Superior rankings with multiple students (choir and theatre) ILTexas Fine Arts Competition 2019-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Choir and Theatre Content Lead
International Leadership of Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
International Leadership of Texas Arlington Grand-Prairie HS
International Leadership of Texas
10.2021 - Current
International Leadership of Texas Grand-Prairie MS (Choir and Theatre Teacher)
International Leadership of Texas
08.2018 - 10.2021
Billy E. Dade Middle School (Discipline Clerk, and TA)
Billy E. Dade Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Randstad Staffing for Aon Hewitt
Randstad Staffing
Billy E. Dade Middle School (Substitute Teacher)
Billy E. Dade Middle School
RealPage ( Off-Site Leasing Agent)
RealPage
University of Texas at Arlington - Work-Study (Event Staff)
University of Texas at Arlington
Cendera Solutions for FEMA (Customer Service)
Cendera Solutions
University of Texas at Arlington
Lincoln Humanities Communications Magnet High School