Ashley OShaughnessy

2005 Pratt Court

Evanston, IL 60201
856-673-6347
aoshaughnessy@auslctr.org
May 2, 2015
Keri Eckersall-Mendez and Daphne Sherrod
Howe School of Excellence
720 N. Lorel Avenue
Chicago, IL 60644
Dear Ms. Eckersall-Mendez and Ms. Sherrod,
Nelson Mandela once said, education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change
the world. I share this view, which drives my passion for education. I believe that all students have the
ability to succeed, and that education can truly change the world.
I have an extraordinary passion for education, and relevant experience in the classroom. My
undergraduate degree prepared me for teaching elementary-aged students. This June I anticipate
completion of my Master of Education degree in Urban Teaching. My experience with National Louis
University and the Academy for Urban School Leadership at National Teachers Academy have further
prepared me for a career as an educator.
My year-long training as a resident teacher has given me the skills necessary to be an effective
urban teacher:
Establishment of effective behavior management and classroom incentive and
consequence systems.
Utilization of data to inform instruction and create differentiated instructional groups.
Implementation of multiple engagement strategies during lessons, including use of
whiteboards, gestures, and think-pair-share.
Attendance at multiple professional development sessions to refine my practice and
learn new strategies.
My experience has given me the skills to push my students to use their most powerful weapon:
education. I believe my passion for teaching and learning will make me a positive addition to your school.
I look forward to speaking with you further about my qualifications. Thank you for your time and your
consideration.
Sincerely,
Ashley OShaughnessy

Ashley OShaughnessy
2005 Pratt Court
Evanston, IL 60201
856-673-6347
aoshaughnessy@auslctr.org

Placement Preference___________________________________________________________
Seeking an elementary-level teaching position, grades 3-5; third grade preferred.

Education_____________________________________________________________________
National Louis University
Anticipated June 2015
Master of Education, Urban Teaching
Montclair State University
May 2010
Bachelor of Arts Family & Childhood Studies, Concentration: Early and Middle Childhood Education

Credentials____________________________________________________________________
Illinois Professional Educator License, endorsed in Elementary Education K-9

Teaching Experience____________________________________________________________
National Teachers Academy, Chicago, IL
2014 - 2015
Resident Teacher, Fifth Grade, Mathematics and Science
Received training for one full academic year at National Teachers Academy under the
supervision of a mentor teacher
Fostered positive relationships by conferring with families, making phone calls, and sending
emails
Co-planned and implemented a variety of units in fifth grade mathematics and science
Utilized formative, summative, and interim assessment data to plan and implement small-group
mathematics lessons
ABCD Academy, Des Plaines, IL
2014
Prekindergarten Teacher
Assessed students and developed curriculum based on assessment data
Planned and implemented all lessons in a self-contained classroom
Fostered positive relationships by communicating with families daily
Planned annual preschool graduation ceremony
Kaplan Tutoring, Westchester, NY
2011
Tutor
Worked one-on-one with students in reading, writing, and mathematics and communicated with
parents regarding student progress
Served as a liaison between students, parents, and managerial staff to set goals and create
appropriate learning experiences for students
The Bradford School, Montclair, NJ
2010
Student Teacher
Planned and implemented lessons and daily routines in a third-grade classroom
Enhanced Everyday Mathematics and science lessons with Smart Board technology

Made adaptations to learning experiences for students with autism and auditory processing
disorders
Assisted in directing the school play
Developed and implemented a science unit

References____________________________________________________________________
Carina Pruitt, Mentor Teacher
ckearley@auslctr.org
708-601-2402
Katie Peterson, Mentor Resident Coach
kpeterson@auslchicago.org
773-383-3129