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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, MS
05-2024

Masters of Arts - Exceptional Student Education- Literacy

University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
05-2011

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