Passionate and results-driven educator with 4.5 years of impactful secondary education experience, dedicated to fostering academic growth, career readiness, and personal development. Skilled in student engagement, test preparation, and curriculum innovation, I am seeking a teaching opportunity where I can continue to inspire, lead, and elevate student success while working toward full certification.
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Ashley Talley
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Whites Creek High School
College & Career Prep / Contemporary Issues Instructor
09.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Taught dual elective courses focused on college readiness, current events, and practical life skills.
- Facilitated student-centered discussions, resume building, interview prep, and decision-making tools for post-secondary success.
- Integrated social-emotional learning and current affairs to promote global citizenship and cultural awareness.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student understanding.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Whites Creek High School
Personal Finance Teacher
08.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive instruction in personal finance and real-world financial literacy to high school students.
- Created interactive, relevant lesson plans that equipped students with tools for post-secondary financial success.
- Contributed to schoolwide college and career readiness through targeted instruction and mentorship.
- Established strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to build a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
- Promoted critical thinking by connecting course content to contemporary issues and real-life applications.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and student participation.
Whites Creek High School
Math Teacher
08.2019 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Instructed Algebra and upper-level math courses while designing data-driven lesson plans that improved academic outcomes.
- Spearheaded standardized test preparation strategies that raised 11th grade student scores from Level 0 to Level 3 proficiency.
- Partnered with faculty to create interdisciplinary units that bridged math with real-world contexts.
- Used differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs, increasing engagement and mastery across ability levels.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student needs, ensuring a supportive learning environment conducive to success.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
Education
Richmont Graduate UniversityAtlanta, GA
M.D. from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
05-2027
University Overview
Expected Graduation Date May 2027
- Dean's List Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
- 3.95 GPA
Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN
Bachelor of Science from Biology
05-2008
University Overview
2008
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Collaborative team player
- Standardized Test Preparation
- College & Career Counseling Support
- Student Engagement & Relationship-Building
- AVID Strategies & Leadership
- Classroom Management
- Interdisciplinary Lesson Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Online teaching experience
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Student advocacy
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved level 3 by completing state test with accuracy and efficiency. The starting level was a 0.
- Lead Teacher for a Summer Junior Achievement program for rising high school Juniors
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets. Tracking student attendance and accountability.
- Achieved a College and Career Center so students can graduate high school with a diploma and an associate's degree.
Certification
- In Progress: Teaching Certification
- AVID Professional Learning (2021-2023)
- Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies
Additional Educational Roles
Additional Educational Roles
- Assistant to College & Career Readiness Administrator
- Whites Creek High School
- Supported administration in planning and coordinating schoolwide college and career readiness events.
- Served as liaison between staff, students, and external partners for internships, college fairs, and application workshops.
- Enhanced post-secondary planning efforts through collaborative data tracking and student support initiatives.
- AVID Leadership Team Member 2021-2023
- Contributed to the successful certification of school as an AVID campus through strategic planning and instructional leadership.
- Led professional development initiatives and coached teachers on AVID strategies to enhance student performance.
Timeline
College & Career Prep / Contemporary Issues Instructor
Whites Creek High School
09.2023 - 01.2024
Personal Finance Teacher
Whites Creek High School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Math Teacher
Whites Creek High School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Richmont Graduate University
M.D. from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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