Ashley DeMersman is seeking a teaching certificate in Students with Disabilities for grades 1-6. She has a Masters in Literacy Education from Syracuse University expected in May 2017 and a Bachelors in Childhood Inclusive Education from SUNY Fredonia expected in May 2015. She has several years of experience as a substitute teacher and has held various volunteer positions tutoring and mentoring students.

1. Ashley DeMersman
1 Cedarwood Blvd Apt D69, Baldwinsville NY 13027
585-794-1009 ashley.demersman@yahoo.com
CERTIFICATION:
Candidate for New York State Initial Certificate, Students with Disabilities [Grades 1-6]
EDUCATION:
Syracuse University
Masters of Science in Education, Literacy Education Birth-12, expected May 2017
State University of New York at Fredonia
Bachelor of Science in Education, Childhood Inclusive Education, expected May 2015
• English Concentration
• Dean’s List -6 semesters
TEACHING EXPERIENCES:
Pier Diem Substitute Teacher, Liverpool Central School District, Fall 2015-present
• Serve as an “on-call” substitute, accepting teaching assignments on previous night or same day and
execute lesson plans across elementary grade levels and disciplines
Writing Our Lives Mentor, Danforth Middle School, Fall 2015
• Helped students find their voice in writing
Senior Field Experience, K-2 Special Education, Dunkirk City Schools, Spring 2015
• Taught and created lessons geared towards IEP goals
Senior Field Experience, Grade 5, Pine Valley Elementary School, Spring 2015
• Taught ELA and Social Studies lessons
• Created engaging lessons
Junior Field Experience, Grade 2, Silver Creek Elementary School, Spring 2014
• Taught ELA and Science lessons
• Observed cooperating teacher and aided in daily classroom activities
Math Tutoring Volunteer, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, Dunkirk NY Fall 2013
• Tutored children with math homework and engaged them in math activities
Sophomore Field Experience, Grade 1, Dunkirk School #3, Spring 2013
• Assessed and tutored a first grader during an after-school program two-on-one
• Collected data on tutee’s progress throughout program
• Created lessons based on the Common Core Curriculum
Math Day Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club, Dunkirk NY Spring 2013
• Engaged children of all grades in math activities in addition, subtraction & multiplication
Freshman Field Experience, Roberts Elementary School, Jamestown NY Spring 2012
• Taught two ELA lessons to the class
• Observed cooperating teacher and helped with paperwork
EMPLOYMENT:
Liverpool Central School District, September 2015- Present
Liverpool, New York
• Substitute Teacher at Elementary Schools
Express Fashion, May 2013-January 2015

2. Rochester, New York
• Helped with the register training for new employees
• Cashier at the Cash Wrap
ACTIVITIES:
Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority, SUNY Fredonia chapter [7 Semesters]
• Social Media Resolution Chair
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Certified [Nov. 2012]
Created an exhibit for The Big Read for Daniel A. Read Library [Mar. 2014]
Professional Development Seminar [Jan. 2015]
Classroom Management Workshop [Mar. 2015]
Camp Day Dreams volunteer [2012-present]
Adopt a Highway [Apr. 2012, Apr. 2013]
Carly’s Club fundraiser [Nov. 2012]
Make Your Mark-Tree Planting Initiative [Apr. 2012]
Fredonia Farm Festival [Aug. 2012, Aug. 2013]
Safe Halloween [Oct. 2013]
Buffalo News Kids Day [Apr. 2014]
Fall Sweep [Oct. 2013]
Relay for Life participant [Apr. 2012, Apr. 2013]
March of Dimes fundraiser [Apr. 2014]
Breast cancer walk, Buffalo, NY [Sep. 2013]
Boys and Girls Club volunteer [Apr. 2013]