Ashley Reidel reidel.weebly.

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711 Bristol Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(231) 675-9040
reidela@mail.gvsu.edu
Professional Summary
I have a passion for working with students with special needs. Being able to guide
children through their learning brings me great satisfaction. I have many experiences working
with a variety of individuals with special needs. I have been in many different schools and types
of classrooms, as well as worked at a summer camp for people of all ages with a wide range of
disabilities. Teaching these individuals is truly the most rewarding career.
Related Experiences
Ottawa Area Center Allendale, MI
Summer School Teacher Summer 2014
Teacher in a high school SXI classroom for the summer program

Grand Haven Community Based Instruction Grand Haven, MI
Student Teacher Winter/Spring 2014
Student teacher in a classroom for students with cognitive impairments ages 18-26.

Indian Trails Camp Allendale, MI
Community Living Supports Winter 2013-Present
Work one-on-one with individuals with disabilities in areas of need.
Aid individuals in cooking, budgeting, shopping, socialization, and community involvement.

Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy Grand Rapids, MI
Student Teacher Fall 2013
Student teacher in a 3
rd
grade general education classroom.
Designed a 3 week geography of Michigan unit plan.

Mill Creek Middle School Comstock Park, MI
Student Teacher Winter/Spring 2013
Student teacher in a self-contained classroom for 6
th
-8
th
grade students with emotional impairments.
Designed and taught six full weeks of curriculum.

Coopersville South Elementary School Coopersville, MI
Teacher Assisting Fall 2012
Teacher assistant in a 3
rd
-5
th
grade resource room.
Work with students on reading books for reading counts. Developed data collection for students progress.

Indian Trails Summer Camp Allendale, MI
Counselor 2011-Present
Indian Trials Camp is a summer camp for people of all ages with cognitive/emotional/physical impairments
of various severities.
Aided campers in showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, and participating in camp activities.
Received a scholarship for my dedicated work at Indian Trails. This was voted on by my fellow staff and
my bosses.

Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science (GPA: 3.916) 2009-2014
Major: Special Education
Major: Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching

Boyne City High School Boyne City, MI
2005-2009

Certifications
Elementary Education: K 5
Endorsements:
Emotional Impairments: K-26
Cognitive Impairment: K-26
Trainings:
CPR/First Aid
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Preventing Disease Transmission in the Workplace
Recipient Rights
IEP Boot Camp

Activities
Best Buddies at Grand Valley State University 2010-Present
You are matched with a young adult with a disability and develop a friendship.
I served on the board as the membership coordinator for the 2013-2014 school year.

Student Council for Exceptional Children 2010-2013
Heard from a variety of speakers from the educational field.

Vacation Bible School Activity Instructor 2007-2010
Lead a class of children for a week each summer.

Mission Trips 2007-2012
Worked with students in an after school program.
Worked in an orphanage.
Helped build a house after hurricane Katrina.






References


Tim Hileman
Executive Director
Indian Trials Camp
thileman@indiantrailscamp.org
O-1859 Lake Michigan Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616-677-5251

Terry Goldberg
Special Education Teacher
Grand Haven Community Based Intervention
714B Columbus St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
616-796-1941

Janice Spielmaker
Special Education Teacher
Coopersville South Elementary School
jspielmaker@capsk12.org
198 East Street
Coopersville, MI 49404
616-997-3131

Julie Larabel
Special Education Teacher
Mill Creek Middle School
jlarabel@cppschools.com
100 Betty St. NE
Comstock Park, MI 49321
616-254-5100

Katie Meyer
Third Grade General Education Teacher
Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy
meyerka@grps.org
3859 Chamberlain S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
616-819-3095