Ashley Grantham
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
Accomplished First Grade Teacher from Hermosa Elementary School, adept in classroom management and phonics instruction. Excelled in fostering student academic growth and enhancing parent-teacher communication. Proven track record in improving reading comprehension and classroom participation through innovative strategies. Skilled in collaborative teamwork and individualized education plans, ensuring tailored learning experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Desert Willow Elementary School
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
Gymnastics Judge
Taylor Tumbling
06.2006 - 06.2023
- Aided athletes'' understanding of deductions by clearly explaining specific areas for improvement postperformance.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the judging body at regional, national, and international competitions.
- Mentored new judges through shadowing opportunities, providing guidance on best practices for evaluating routines fairly and effectively.
- Boosted confidence in scoring accuracy among coaches and athletes by demonstrating thorough knowledge of technical requirements for each discipline.
First Grade Teacher
Artesia Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2022
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
Education
Bachelor Of Elementary - Language Arts Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Professional Development
- Parental Communication
- State Teaching Certification
- Teacher Collaboration
- Student Records Management
- Elementary Education
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Individualized Education Plans
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Reading instruction
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Desert Willow Elementary School
07.2023 - 07.2024
First Grade Teacher
Artesia Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2022
Gymnastics Judge
Taylor Tumbling
06.2006 - 06.2023
Bachelor Of Elementary - Language Arts Education
Eastern New Mexico University
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