Ashley N. Dotson
Facilitator/Teacher
Cedar hill,Texas
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 9 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students.Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Currently working on Scrum Master certification and Assessment in hopes to transfer skills in project management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
8th Grade Science Teacher
Modern Classroom Technology
Duncanville , Texas
01.2018 - Current
- Participated in data analysis of state and district assessments
- Supported progressive instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to help improve student achievement
- Collaborated with intervention team to determine interventions for students
- Discussed students’ learning improvement and behavior in class with parents during the parent-teacher conference
- Wrote curriculum for the 8th grade science content for Duncanville ISD
- Created common assessments for 8th grade science content
- Created lesson that lead to an increase in district scores from 60%-85%.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Launched initiatives for technology in education and demonstrated constant willingness to remain current with latest developments in profession.
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dallas, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Participated in data analysis of state and district assessments
- Participated in content specific data analysis
- Helped increased district scores from 54% to80 % passing rate
- Collaborated with intervention team to determine interventions for students
- Participated in data analysis of state and district assessments
- Lead tutoring sessions three times a week
- Participated in professional development that was content specific
- Helped increased district assessment scores from a 54% to 84% passing rate
- Created science experiments related to the state standards
- Collaborated with colleagues to help improve student achievement
- Discussed students’ learning improvement and behavior in class with parents during the parent-teacher conference
- Encourage peer teaching during multiple response strategies
- Participated in RTI meetings to access knowledge of students
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
8th Grade Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dallas , Texas
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Launched initiatives for technology in education and demonstrated constant willingness to remain current with latest developments in profession.
- Consulted with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate activities and modifications to students' programs to increase understanding.
- Maintained updated student records and tracked cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance and student and parent contacts.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Education
B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman’s University, Woman’s University
01.2008 - 01.2013
Master of Education - Instruction Leadership
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX 01.2019 - 01.2022
Skills
MS Office Suiteundefined
Certification
4-8 Generalist
Timeline
Scrum Master certification
07-2022
Master of Education - Instruction Leadership
Concordia University At Austin
01.2019 - 01.2022
4-8 Generalist
01-2019
8th Grade Science Teacher
Modern Classroom Technology
01.2018 - Current
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
01.2015 - 01.2018
8th Grade Science Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2013 - 07.2016
B.S - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Woman’s University, Woman’s University
01.2008 - 01.2013
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