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Ashley Smith

Saint Francisville,LA

Summary

Seasoned Second Grade ELA Teacher with rich background in designing and implementing educational curriculum. Skilled in fostering meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment. Strengths include creating engaging lesson plans, employing creative teaching strategies, and encouraging student creativity. Demonstrated impact by improving literacy rates and nurturing love for reading among students.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Second Grade ELA Teacher

West Feliciana Parish School Board
Saint Francisville, LA
08.2022 - Current
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to second grade literacy standards.
  • Established positive relationships with students by providing guidance and support in the classroom setting.
  • Used a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in the learning process including whole class instruction, small group activities and individualized instruction.
  • Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress in ELA classes.
  • Adapted instructional materials based on student interests while still adhering to state standards.

Pre-K Teacher

Zachary Community School District
Zachary, Louisiana
08.2009 - 05.2022
  • Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
  • Instructed students in basic literacy, math, science, social studies, health, art, music, physical education, and other related areas.

Education

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership And Management

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05-2012

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
12-2006

Skills

  • Literacy instruction
  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Parent communication
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Instructional strategies

Accomplishments

  • Grade Level Chair 2012-2013, John White Advisory Committee
  • Teacher of the Year 2013-2014
  • President of the Zachary Reading Council, Educators as Authors Chair 2013-2015
  • Teacher Mentor 2016-2019

Timeline

Second Grade ELA Teacher

West Feliciana Parish School Board
08.2022 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Zachary Community School District
08.2009 - 05.2022

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership And Management

Southeastern Louisiana University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Louisiana State University

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