Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensure
Professional Development
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Teacher
Sammantha Ashley

Sammantha Ashley

Briceville,TN

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with 5 years experience as a full-time educator, not including experience from college based practicum placement while adding part-time Assistant Principal to my title. Passionate educator committed to delivering engaging and enriched learning experiences to diverse population of students. Looking to continue contributing to a school and county system that can use a motivated teacher who offers an education well- rounded in technology-based instruction, student engagement, and academics. Educator wanting to progress education career and continue to help young children increase their knowledge and unlock their full potential. Focused on meeting students individual needs with differentiated instructional technics.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Morgan County Schools
Oliver Springs, TN
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
  • Monitored student behavior and discipline in accordance with district regulations.
  • Resolved conflicts between faculty members and students.
  • Analyzed data collected from standardized tests to identify areas of improvement in instruction or curriculum design.
  • Intervened when necessary to ensure compliance with state laws concerning education.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by staff members during school events.
  • Investigated incidents involving disciplinary action against students or faculty members.

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Morgan County Schools
Oliver Springs, TN
03.2022 - Current
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Campbell County Schools: Valley View Elementary
LaFollette, TN
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking, judgment and thought expression.
  • Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social and emotional development.
  • Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
  • Designed and developed lesson plans conforming to school curriculum and teaching guidelines.
  • Selected and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
  • Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
  • Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.

4th Grade Teacher

Campbell County Schools: LaFollette Elementary
LaFollette , TN
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Worked closely with other elementary teachers to review and collaborate on different approaches to improve student learning.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and methods to increase student learning.
  • Consistently review student data to add instructional planning.
  • Effectively implement routines that maximize learning time.
  • Provided instruction both in person and virtual.
  • Analyzed grade-level data from NWEA MAP in collaboration with academic coach/administration to identify opportunities to improve academic experience and achievement for 4th-grade scholars.
  • Built good rapport with students and faculty.
  • Keep accurate and organized records of student information.
  • Differentiated instructions for all learners based on their level of knowledge, abilities, and specific accommodations.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.

Financial Relationship Specialist

Regions Bank
Oak Ridge, TN
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Teller duties such as opening procedures, cash handling, confidential information retention, FDIC regulations, also opening and closing of accounts.
  • Protecting, keeping, and managing confidential information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, etc.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Established strong relationships with current and new clients of the financial institution.
  • Awarded for stopping fraudulent activity while working for this financial institution.
  • Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
  • Interviewed clients to determine income, expenses, financial objectives and risk tolerance in order to develop successful financial plans.

Substitute Teacher

Anderson County Schools
Clinton, TN
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.

ISS Moderator

Anderson County Schools-Clinton Middle School
Clinton, TN
02.2016 - 05.2017
  • Keeping students with behavior issues or missing assignments contained in one room for a whole day or few days to pull them from regular classes.
  • Making sure students work hard on completing missing assignments that students could make up to raise their grade.
  • Mentoring and monitoring students struggling with class work and/or behavior issues.
  • Made drastic changes to discipline in the room which caused numbers of students ranging from 10 or more to at times no students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies-Elementary Education

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12.2015

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Roane State Community College
Oak Ridge, TN
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School
Clinton, TN
05.2010

Master of Science - Instructional Leadership

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Standardized tests
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Communication with Parents
  • Student Performance Collaborative
  • Implementation of Technology
  • Detail Oriented
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Proficient in a variety of technologies including Microsoft Office, MacBook Pro,
  • Promethean board/panel, etc
  • Materials sourcing
  • Test preparation
  • Compliance standards
  • Behavior management
  • Parental communication
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Proficient in a variety of technologies including Microsoft Office, MacBook Pro, Promethean board/panel, etc
  • Teacher Mentoring
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Parent Engagement and Communication
  • Discipline and policy enforcement
  • Faculty Support
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Behavioral improvements
  • Proficient in a variety of technologies including Microsoft Office, MacBook Pro, Promethean board/panel, etc

Licensure

Elementary Education K-5, TN State License #000597938, Completion of EdTPA

Professional Development

  • Trained in: ELL, TEAM evaluation model and rubrics, Technology Integration, Differentiated Instruction, CCSS Math & English Language Arts (highly qualified in elementary education)
  • Certified in Project Learning Tree & Project Wild
  • Training Imagination Station, community service project
  • Experience in: developing Thematic Unit lessons, using Web 2.0 tools
  • Involved in Professional Development through PLC's, SPDG trainings, and Coaching
  • Experience in reading and using MAP Achievement Data
  • Participated in the LAT (Literacy Association of Tennessee) Conference in Murfreesboro years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
  • Member of the Literacy Association of Tennessee

Accomplishments

  • During my first year of teaching 4th grade students, I received an LOE score of a 3 and scored a LOE score of 4 my second year.
  • Prior experience with NWEA MAP data to help find RTI levels for each student based on scores
  • Scored a criteria of 5 from student growth in Math on "Off the Shelf" Assessment MAP scores from Fall to Spring by bringing 4 or more students up to 50% RIT or more my first year teaching.
  • Scored a criteria of 5 on School-Wide: TCAP: Numeracy (4-8) my first year teaching. Then, scored a criteria of 5 School-Wide: TCAP: Literacy (4-8) my second year of teaching, but first year teaching ELA.
  • Past 2 years with the highest percentage of growth in my building.

Affiliations

  • Yearbook Advisor 2023-2024
  • Member of Literacy Association of Tennessee 2021-present
  • Member of NEA, TEA, MCEA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Morgan County Schools
08.2024 - Current

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Morgan County Schools
03.2022 - Current

5th Grade ELA Teacher

Campbell County Schools: Valley View Elementary
10.2021 - 05.2022

4th Grade Teacher

Campbell County Schools: LaFollette Elementary
07.2020 - 05.2021

Financial Relationship Specialist

Regions Bank
04.2018 - 06.2020

ISS Moderator

Anderson County Schools-Clinton Middle School
02.2016 - 05.2017

Substitute Teacher

Anderson County Schools
01.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies-Elementary Education

Tennessee Technological University

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Roane State Community College

High School Diploma -

Anderson County High School

Master of Science - Instructional Leadership

Lincoln Memorial University

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