1. EC-4 Generalist, 4-8 Generalist, EC-8 ESL
Ashley Steele
745 Snowden Dr. Ashleycatherinesteele@gmail.com
Richardson, TX 75080 (214)780-7826
Portfolio: teacherofsteele.wordpress.com
Objective To obtain a teaching position as an upper elementary or middle school teacher.
Education Bachelors of Science, Bilingual Elementary Education, EC-4 May 2011
Texas Womans University , Denton, Texas; GPA: 3.5
Certifications Texas Early Childhood through Grade Four Generalist May 2011
Texas Fourth through Eighth Generalist March 2012
Texas ESL Supplemental June 2011
Career History & Accomplishments
Student Teacher/Substitute Teacher, Richardson Independent School District 2011- Present
• Focused classroom energy to efficiently complete lesson introductions,
modeling, guided practice, independent practice, and mastery check
• Created technology rich, curriculum based lesson plans for third and first grade
classes
• Analyzed and reported student progress using TEKS-based measurement
techniques
• Customized instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
• Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged eager participation
resulting in effective learning teams
• Fostered a nurturing learning environment that recognized and appreciated
individual student contribution
Site Coordinator, Richardson Independent School District 2008-2010
• Developed specialized curriculum for students in kindergarten through sixth
grade
• Monitored and ensured the safety of eighty students daily
• Increased student enrollment by 50% from the prior year
• Encouraged and reinforced positive work habits and self-esteem
• Led students to develop critical thinking skills and discover self-guided
answers to problems
• Reinforced positive group conduct and learning processes
Additional Avid Tutor, Richardson Independent School District 2008-Present
Work History Team Trainer, Whole Foods Market 2006- 2008
Learning Coach, Starbucks Coffee Company 2005-2006
Proficient in: Teaching-centered technologies such as SMART Technology, Star
Relevant
Student, Class based Wikis, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point One Note,
Skills Outlook, Front Page, etc.);
Tangent software programs such as Adobe Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, etc.), Mac and PC operating systems (OS X, Microsoft
Windows 8)
Hobbies and • Member of Association of Texas Professional Educators
Affiliations • Delegate for Bilingual Educators Association of the Metroplex for 2010 T.A.B.E. Conference
• Member of Bilingual Education Student Organization at Texas Woman’s University
• Mentor with Big Brothers and Big Sisters