ASHLI GOLD

Special Education Teacher

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dedicated and driven to create a strong academic foundation and facilitate student transition into post-high school lives. Promotes
student ownership of learning by providing tools and support necessary for individual achievement. A tireless advocate for students
who aims to form a community of achievement consisting of students, parents, administration, and other stakeholders. From
suburban, to urban, to international teaching settings, my focus is fostering student success.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Critical Thinking Curriculum Development IEP Writing
Universal Design for Learning Relationship Building Caseload Management
Assistive Technology Inclusive Classroom Communication
Google Classroom Student-Centered Lessons Organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County, MD
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Bethesda, MD Aug 2015--Jun 2016
Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, MD Aug 2012--Jun 2015
Special Education and English Teacher
Implemented strategies such as universal design for learning (UDL) to differentiate instruction and curriculum to
meet student need in multi-level, co-taught, and self-contained settings.
Fostered student independence and accountability using technology including Google Classroom, apps (ex. Remind),
and other websites (ex. Quizlet and Kahoot).
Created and fulfilled Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to foster learning for students with disabilities.
Managed and tracked caseload students in their progress toward meeting IEP goals and objectives.
Communicated regularly with students, parents, and other stakeholders to foster success in student performance.
Supported integration of assistive technologies into the Special Educators tool bag as Assistive Technology Liaison.
Collaborated with general education grade-level team to create and execute curriculum and daily lesson.
Presented strategies for effective co-teaching and differentiation through UDL at Administrative Staff Retreat 2015.

Kingsbury Day School Washington, DC Sep 2010--Aug 2011

Spanish Teacher
Created Spanish language curriculum for students with emotional and learning disabilities in a self--contained setting.
Developed materials to engage students and provide rigor while continuing to meet learning and emotional needs.
Managed IEPs for students and met weekly to discuss progress and difficulties throughout the academic year.
Examined and executed strategies targeting academically or behaviorally struggling students at weekly team meetings.

Peace Corps, Kazakhstan Jun 2005--Jun 2007

English Teacher, Turarkent, Kazakhstan
Created curriculum for and taught English as a foreign language to students in grades 2-11 in a Kazakhstani school.
Planned and implemented a youth leadership and English immersion camp for high school students from local villages.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
California State Teaching Credential Feb 2017
Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate (Level I)

Maryland State Teaching Certification Sep 2013

Highly Qualified Secondary English and Special Education

The George Washington University, Washington, DC May 2013

M.A., Secondary Special Education and Transition Services

Miami University, Oxford, OH May 2005

B.A., Diplomacy, International Affairs, and Spanish, with honors, cum laude

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Department Member of the Year, Special Education Department RMHS 2014-2015
Most Creative Teacher, Kingsbury Day School (awarded by student body) 2010-2011