PATRICIA ASHTON
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Plan and implement differentiated, data-driven lessons
- Develop and maintain classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Adapt curriculum, addressing needs of students with varying abilities and cultural backgrounds
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provide instruction in small group, one-on-one, and inclusive classroom
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement differentiated instruction and supports
Dyslexia Tutor
Children’s Dyslexia Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided high-quality, multi-sensory tutorial reading and written language instruction to children with dyslexia/reading disabilities.
- Completed 100 hours of supervised practicum tutoring and 60 hours of classroom instruction and observation
- Used the Orton-Gillingham approach to implement multi-sensory teaching of reading, writing and spelling
- Developed individualized structured language lessons that included phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills
- Conducted assessments to gauge learning and develop appropriate lesson plans
Education Coordinator
Art’s Cameras Plus
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Conducted the planning and facilitation of various classes, and events.
- Promoted classes to drive awareness and increase participant attendance.
- Assisted in developing and scheduling events and event staff, monitored timelines and ensured all deadlines were met
- Maintained records on event activities and attendance.
- Worked with visiting photographers to ensure activities ran smoothly.
Education
Special Education Certification -
UW-MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Education
UW-MILWAUKEE
Milwaukee, WI01.2007
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom Management
- Technology
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Individual education plans
- Collaborative teaching in inclusion and small group instruction
- Behavior intervention plans
Certification
- Certified Dyslexia Tutor
- PBIS Training
- Google Applications Training
- Restorative Conversations Training
- Inclusive Classrooms Training
- Autism Training
Timeline
Dyslexia Tutor
Children’s Dyslexia Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
01.2015 - Current
Education Coordinator
Art’s Cameras Plus
01.2011 - 01.2015
Special Education Certification -
UW-MILWAUKEE
Bachelor of Science - Education
UW-MILWAUKEE
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