ASHLEY YOUNG
Centerton,AR
Summary
An experienced and committed English teacher with eight years of expertise in providing top-notch instruction to a diverse student population. Proficient in crafting compelling lesson plans, nurturing a conducive learning atmosphere, and enhancing language skills. Eager to leverage my experience and enthusiasm for education to further the academic success of the high school.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Siloam Springs School District
Siloam Springs, AR
08.2021 - Current
- Taught differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans and assessments for students
- Collaborated with other teachers in a Professional Learning Community in order to plan instruction and intervention
- Provided after-school tutoring to students across all subjects for three consecutive years
- Instructed rising 7th and 8th graders during the summer of 2022, followed by teaching credit recovery classes for high school students in both June of 2023 and June of 2024.
English Language Arts Teacher
McDonald County R1 High School
Anderson, MO
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Designed and implemented lessons for ninth and tenth grade English Language Arts classes
- Managed and successfully implemented Individual Education Plans for up to twenty-six students throughout five years.
- Provided guidance and instruction to students at or below a sixth-grade reading level in the Read 180/Foundations of Reading program.
- Implemented tailored instructional strategies in an English Language Arts class to support struggling readers in the ninth and tenth grades
- Developed personalized lesson plans by adopting effective pacing strategies shared by colleagues
- Worked alongside mentors and educators to enhance the quality of lesson plans.
- Co-taught a Physics 1st, Biology, and Pre-Algebra class for one year
- Sponsored the freshman class and an after-school club
- Tutored students in the after-school program
English Language Arts Student Teacher
Fayetteville High School
Fayetteville, AR
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to create and teach lessons for eleventh and twelfth grade English Language Arts students
- Co-Taught with mentor teacher for eight weeks and used summative and formative assessments to assess student's knowledge of material
- Communicated and collaborated with other professionals in order to expand my professional learning community
- Facilitated independent instruction for eleventh and twelfth grade English students, while receiving support from a mentor teacher
- Designed and executed a comprehensive six-week curriculum for teaching memoir writing
English Language Arts Student Teacher
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Springdale, AR
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with mentor teacher to create lessons that meet state standards
- Implemented differentiated instruction and conducted formative and summative assessments to assess student performance
- Implemented dialogic tools to foster student engagement and participation in classroom discussions
- Demonstrated strong ability to manage and supervise students
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
University of Arkansas
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts
University of Arkansas
05.2015
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teacher Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Problem-solving skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Classroom Management
- Google Classroom
- Relationship Building
Certification
Arkansas Teaching License, 2021
Missouri Lifetime License, 2021
Accomplishments
- Attended AIMS Training Summer 2023
- Scaffolding Micro-credential June 2024
- Currently working on Master Teacher training/application
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Siloam Springs School District
08.2021 - Current
English Language Arts Teacher
McDonald County R1 High School
08.2016 - 05.2021
English Language Arts Student Teacher
Fayetteville High School
01.2016 - 05.2016
English Language Arts Student Teacher
J. O. Kelly Middle School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Arts
University of Arkansas
Arkansas Teaching License, 2021
Missouri Lifetime License, 2021
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