Ashley M. Gower
Apollo Beach,FL
Summary
Talented and credentialed Pre-K ESE teacher and Elementary Access Points School teacher skilled in fostering academic skills and social attitudes in diverse elementary school students. Taught in the ESE/Access Points for seven years. ASD and Reading Endorsed and am certified in the following subject areas: Prekindergarten/Primary Education Age 3 through Grade 3, ESE K-12, ESOL K-12, and Elementary Education K-6.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K ESE TEacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Developed instructional materials aligned with state standards and best practices.
- Assessed and monitored student progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
- Engaged families in the educational process to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven strategies to improve classroom management and instructional effectiveness.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
Elementary Access Points Teacher
Eisenhower Exceptional Center
Gibsonton, FL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Created and managed IEPs of 7 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Valrico , FL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Evaluated academic skills of 44 students through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
ESE Teacher
Valrico Lake Academy
Valrico , FL
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Constructed/reviewed IEPs for caseload of 22 students, disbursed amongst two different schools
- Provided assistance to general education teachers in order to improve student performance
- Administered various state and school assessments for students with small group testing accommodations
Elementary Access Points Teacher
Seminole Elementary And Sessums Elementary
Seminole Heights Elementary And Sessums Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed caseload of 5-20 students with varying severe learning disabilities
- Created/implemented lessons according to individualized student needs/CPALMS Access Points and Florida State Standards
- Observed/evaluated students' classroom/ IEP performance
- Met regularly with parents/guardians to discuss children's progress
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods/developments
- Preserved confidentiality of student records/information at all times
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
Teacher- Long Term Substitute
Pinellas County Schools
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Observed/evaluated students' classroom/behavioral/IEP performance
- Maintained accurate/complete records for 6 students
- Preserved confidentiality of student records/information at all times
- Cooperated/communicated with parents to support students' learning/behavioral progress at home/school
- Planned/implemented lessons based upon Common Core Standards
Education
EdD - Educational Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattisburg, MS05-2024
Masters of Arts - Exceptional Student Education- Literacy
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL05-2011
Skills
- Strong collaborator
- Proficient in IEP writing
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Emphasize student-centered learning
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Teaching diverse students
Certification
5 Year Renewable Professional License: License Number 1246714
Subject Areas: ESE K-12,ESOL K-12, and Elementary Education K-6, Prekindergarten/Primary Education Age 3 through Grade 3, Reading and Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsed
Timeline
Pre-K ESE TEacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Access Points Teacher
Eisenhower Exceptional Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
08.2022 - 01.2023
ESE Teacher
Valrico Lake Academy
08.2020 - 05.2022
Elementary Access Points Teacher
Seminole Elementary And Sessums Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2019
Teacher- Long Term Substitute
Pinellas County Schools
02.2016 - 05.2016
EdD - Educational Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Masters of Arts - Exceptional Student Education- Literacy
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of South Florida