Ashley Pearl

8819 Penrose Ave.

Hastings, MN 55033*
Email: aepearl11@gmail.com Phone: 612-807-4281

Minnesota Teaching Licenses

Initial K-12 English as a Second Language

October 2016

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TWIN CITIES

Masters of Education: Second Languages and Cultures

Bachelor of Arts: English Literature, Spanish Studies Minor
Spanish Proficiency

INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option

General coursework

Minneapolis, MN
In Progress
May 2014
August 2012
Inver Grove Heights, MN
January 2010-May 2011

Teaching Experience
MATCH CORPS TUTOR, GRADES 6-8
Match Charter Public Middle School

Jamaica Plain, MA
August 2014-May 2015

Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutorial sessions in English, Math, Science, History, and
ESL
Accommodated ESL and visually impaired students by varying instruction and modifying
materials
Maintained constant communication with families
Supported staff and other tutors in setting expectations, maintaining high standards of behavior,
and following through with consequences as necessary
Collaborated with the Academic Resources Department to develop curriculum and execute
support for English Language Learners
Participated in professional development workshops
Provided administrative support for the Department of Operations (dismissal, testing, inventory,
conferences, school wide events, and food distribution).
Classroom Management Training through Match Teacher Residency (September 2014).
English Language Learner Training (November 2014).

ACES TEAM LEADER, GRADES 4-5 AND 7-8

Linwood-Monroe Arts Plus
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
East Side Boys and Girls Club

St. Paul, MN
October 2012-January 2014
January 2014-May 2014
June 2014-August 2014

Reviewed after school curriculum in advance and made modifications as necessary

Delivered material in concordance with Minnesota State Standards
Worked with staff and volunteers to build a safe and engaging learning environment for
underserved youth
Adhered to a daily schedule
Delegated tasks and coordinated volunteers
Supervised homework and free time
Took an active role in classroom/behavior management by communicating expectations,
following through with consequences, and administering positive reinforcement for exemplary
behavior
Evaluated classroom activities and student participation
Maximized student engagement by means of collaboration
Completed daily administrative tasks such as attendance, positive phone calls home, and student
progress reports
Worked with the schools Spanish Department to provide additional support in the classroom
(Linwood-Monroe Arts Plus, 2012).
Recruited 84 volunteers from the University of Minnesota (Welcome Week, 2013).
Survival-Based Youth Training (St. Paul Public Schools Foundation, 2014).
Oversaw a 4% increase in student math and reading levels (October 2013 to May 2014, Hazel
Park).
Oversaw a 30% increase in standardized math scores (October 2013 to May 2014, Hazel Park).

Additional Experience
JUVENTUD CONECTADA VOLUNTEER, GRADES 9-12
El Colegio High School

September 2013- April 2014

Provided academic support for Latino youth

Assisted with special events such as Day of the Dead and the Mira mi Corazn Auction
Worked with staff and other volunteers to cultivate a safe and supportive learning environment
Assisted the onsite AmeriCorps representative with organizing and administering an ACT
preparatory course (November 2013).

ACES VOLUNTEER, GRADES 7-8

Linwood-Monroe Arts Plus

Minneapolis, MN

St. Paul, MN
January 2012- May 2012

Provided academic and personal support for inner city youth

Worked with staff to administer curriculum in concordance with Minnesota State Standards