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Ashley VanderMeer

Toledo,OH

Summary

Skilled teacher bringing 10-years of background in early childhood and elementary education to a growing school. Seven years of leading and with a team of teachers in choosing evidence based curriculum and teaching strategies, creating and observing throughout the lesson plan cycle, instilling character development and testing/title/school compliance. Positive role model, and successful in building rapport with students, parents, teachers and administrators.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

School Leader

Imagine Environmental Science Academy
Toledo, OH
07.2021 - Current
  • Managed staff of up to 12 instructional staff member and support staff members.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives resulting in a positive budget for 2021-2022
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.

Elementary Teacher

Imagine Environmental Science Academy
Toledo, OH
06.2014 - Current
  • Stayed aware of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Testing and Title One coordinator from 2016-present
  • Resident Educator Mentor and Facilitator 2020-2022

Education

Master of Education - Instructional Design

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
2011

Skills

  • Positive and encouraging
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Student Achievement
  • Strong Character Mindset
  • Ohio Teaching License K-3 with 4-5 endorsement
  • Instructional best practices
  • Student progress reporting
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

School Leader

Imagine Environmental Science Academy
07.2021 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Imagine Environmental Science Academy
06.2014 - Current

Master of Education - Instructional Design

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ashley VanderMeer