Ashley C.

Nash
6287 W. 3740 S. West Valley City, UT 84128 ashley@nash-family.info (801) 674-0084 (cell)

Objective - Seeking a lower-grade elementary school teaching position

Qualification Highlights: B.S., Elementary Education from University of Utah Utah Elementary Teaching License Many years of working with elementary aged students

Education
B.S., Elementary Education University of Utah Graduated on the Deans List A.S., General Education Salt Lake Community College Graduated with High Honors and on the Presidents List May 2013 Salt Lake City, UT May 2008 Taylorsville, UT

Certifications
Utah Elementary Teaching License Passed the Praxis II Elementary Content ESL Endorsement May 2013 May 2013

Professional Experience
Roosevelt Elementary, Granite School District August 2012 March 2013 Student Teacher Salt Lake City, UT Taught at a Title I school Taught a third grade class of 25 ethnically diverse students including one Autistic student, two learning disabled students, and 15 ELL students Taught and organized leveled Math and Reading groups Taught and planned whole-group instruction for 8 weeks with units in Reading on the Solar System and Communities as well as units in Math on comparing fractions, plane shapes, and measurement Worked with the Imagine Learning program and Go Math! program Analyzed and used assessments and teaching from Acuity, DIBELS, and in-class assessments Regularly used the SMART board and the document camera in my teaching Trained in using the Granite School Districts Gradebook Helped to set up the classroom and procedures at the beginning of the year American Preparatory Academy Third Grade Instructor Second teacher in the classroom Taught leveled, small groups in Math and Reading Trained in Reading Mastery and Connecting Math Concepts Trained in Direct Instruction Used Easy Grade Pro for grading Worked closely with the lower-grades team of teachers August 2011 June 2012 West Valley City, UT

West Valley City Family Fitness Center July 2006 - Present Kids Camp Counselor West Valley City, UT Supervise children between the ages of 5-11 years old Plan and lead the children in daily games and activities Help to facilitate a safe and fun environment Drive a 25 passenger bus and supervise the children while on weekly field trips Constant communication with children, parents, and other staff members Planned, lead, and attended several training meetings

Additional Experience
Whittier Elementary, Granite School District ELL Volunteer Taught leveled, small groups once a week for a semester Salt Lake School District Reading Tutor Higher Steps Certified Once on one tutoring with a Jr. High student twice a week for a semester Murray School District Reading Tutor Next Steps Certified One-on-one tutoring with an elementary student twice a week for a semester The Childrens Center Volunteer Assisted the teachers in the room and acted as a third teacher for disabled students 2010

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2008

Skills
Technology SMART Board Document Camera Projector Basic photo editing Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Other Art Skilled in drawing, watercolor, and oil painting as well as other art mediums. Art Integration Taught first graders a unit on Community and integrated all four forms of art (theater, dance, music, and visual arts). The first graders then did a performance showcasing what they learned. PE Can adapt PE to various skill levels of students while making sure all students are included.

References
Dee Caldwell, Ph.D Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Utah - (Cohort Leader) Phone: 801-581-7158 Email: dee.caldwell@utah.edu 1705 Campus Center Drive, #114 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Heidi Jensen Third Grade Teacher, Roosevelt Elementary - (Site Teacher) Phone: 801-856-0947 Email: chjensen@graniteschools.org Jennifer Reed Principle, Roosevelt Elementary, Granite School District Phone: 385-646-4996 Email: jkreed@graniteschools.org 3225 South 800 East Salt lake City, UT 84106 Chad Carpenter Director of Human Resources, Ogden School District Phone: 801-737-7319