ASHLEY SOMMERFELD
Southaven
Summary
Teacher of the Year recipient with 14 years of experience improving student achievement through MTSS leadership, data-driven instruction, intervention planning, and special education services. Proven success supporting struggling learners, students with disabilities, English Learners, and economically disadvantaged students in Title I settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement IEPs, provide targeted interventions, monitor student progress, and collaborate with educators and families.
- Serve as Special Education Representative on the Counseling Committee.
First & Second Grade Teacher
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2025
- Taught first grade (6 years) and second grade (7 years) in a Title I school.
- Served as Grade-Level MTSS Chair, leading intervention planning and progress monitoring.
- Analyzed achievement data, implemented targeted interventions, and supported English Learners and students with disabilities.
- Mentored new teachers and led family literacy and math engagement events.
- Selected as School Teacher of the Year.
Teaching Practicum
University of Mississippi Study Abroad Program
San Pedro
03.2013
- Completed a month-long teaching practicum serving students in high-poverty communities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K–5)
University of Mississippi
Skills
- MTSS Leadership
- Academic Intervention Planning
- Data Analysis
- Progress Monitoring
- Reading & Math Intervention
- Special Education & IEP Development
- English Learner Support
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teacher Mentoring
- Family Engagement
Education Licensure And Professional Development
- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K–5), University of Mississippi, 05/01/13
- Mississippi Educator License: Elementary Education (K–5), Science (K–12), English Language Arts (K–12)
- 40+ Professional Development Courses in MTSS, Literacy & Math Intervention, Data-Driven Instruction, Pre-K Boot Camp, and Special Education
International Teaching Experience
University of Mississippi Study Abroad Program, San Pedro, Belize, 03/01/13, Completed a month-long teaching practicum serving students in high-poverty communities.
Leadership And Achievements
- School Teacher of the Year
- Grade-Level MTSS Chair
- Mentor Teacher
- District Curriculum Representative
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Oak Grove Central Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
First & Second Grade Teacher
Hope Sullivan Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2025
Teaching Practicum
University of Mississippi Study Abroad Program
03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K–5)
University of Mississippi