Ashley S.

Lawrence
1409 N Collington Ave Baltimore MD 21213 ashley.lawrence621@gmail.com


EDUCATION
Master of Science in Educational Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Anticipated May 2018

Master of Public Health

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Community Health
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
May 2011

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES
The Effective Use of Clinical Information Systems to Enroll & Retain Patients in Research
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Fundamentals of Research Coordination

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

Graduate Training in Science of Clinical Investigations

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Certificate in Introduction to Regression Analysis Using STATA
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Seminar in Transformational Leadership & Teaching, Effective Practices in Teaching & Learning, Effective
Leadership, Epidemiology I & II, Social Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Drug Use and Abuse, Biostatistics, Social and
Behavioral Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management, Research Methods, Community Needs Solutions I & II,
Database Design and Implementation, Ethical and Regulatory Issues in Clinical Research

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore, MD August 2015- Present
Kindergarten Teacher, Collington Square Elementary and Middle School
• Serves as Team Leader for a team of 7 teachers/support staff for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten grade levels
• Assists Principal on Instructional Leadership Team by providing input on decisions made within the school
• Participates in school-wide and community activities to build relationships with students and community members
• Serves as a member of the climate team to ensure a safe and respectful school environment
• Uses data driven instruction to provide quality learning experiences for students
• Differentiates instructional practices for students learning needs

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD August 2012- June 2015

Research Program Coordinator (Fulltime 37.5 hours/week)
Community Aging in Place-Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) Study
Client: National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
• Reviewed and researches all recruitment efforts for the research study
• Developed and implements effective advertising and marketing materials to communicate study objectives and to
reach specific audiences for study recruitment
• Created, wrote, edited and formatted web pages, images, brochures, flyers and other materials for research
study
• Served as a primary contact for study enrollment and administrative inquiries
• Maintained collaborative relationships with community groups and organizations in order to support CAPABLE
initiatives
• Assisted with assigning work to other research staff as needed
• Supported state and local health department programs with a focus on providing assistance and resources to
older adults to age in place
 • Coordinated focus groups to evaluate program effectiveness and recommendations for the research study
• Assisted in training of staff, volunteers, and community groups
• Conducted and prepares for professional presentations by creating PowerPoints and handout materials on research
study and represents CAPABLE at conferences and events
• Gathered qualitative and quantitative data through questionnaires, interviews, surveys, and focus groups with older
adults in the Baltimore communities
• Made commitments for Principal Investigator without prior approval
• Assisted in researching, reviewing, and compiling findings and recommendations on complex issues or
problems dealing with aging in place and other issues based on the communities’ need
• Participated in development and review of informed consents, prescreens and standard operational procedures for
research studies

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD August 2011-May 2013
Equity in Health Professions Education Graduate/Research Assistant (Part time 28 hours/week)

National Library of Medicine
Project 3E+: Enable, Engage, and Empower Health Educator
• Conducted training sessions on NLM health science, public health and nursing databases
• Collaborative worked with a team of interns to develop and present PowerPoint Presentations to Morgan students
and community partners and accomplish program goals
• Developed, field, and summarized results of knowledge (pre and post) and satisfaction surveys
• Assisted the Project Manager with writing the final report

CEASE- Smoking Cessation Initiative
Survey Team Leader
• Conducted community based participatory research in Southwest Baltimore on tobacco use in the community
• Served as a Team Leader and coordinated survey assignments to team members
• Managed time sheets, payroll and assigned Team Members to various surveying tasks

Maryland Pesticides Network
Contractual Specialist/Intern and Health Educator
• Educated youth and local businesses in Baltimore Maryland on the harms of pesticides
• Scheduled and managed meetings and appointments with community groups and organizations
• Maintained project database (Collecting and organizing)
• Assisted program manager with daily tasks associated with program initiative

Westat, Rockville, MD January 2011- July 2011
UMCP School of Public Health Intern/Research Assistant (Fulltime 40 hours/week)

Knowledge Application Program (KAP)
Client: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
• Developed and edited creative briefs for SAMHSA products and evidence-based KITs for behavioral health
disorders
• Revised issue briefs to meet the client’s initiatives
• Assist study director and other staff with coordinating the production and distribution of marketing materials through
various outlets, including conferences, internet, and social media
• Attended weekly meetings for various workgroups within the project; trauma, permanent supportive housing, and
employment
• Attended grantee meetings and conferences and participated in marketing and dissemination efforts

CoOccuring Disorders Integration & Innovation (CODI)
Client: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
• Completed product clearance documents
• Attended weekly internal management meetings
• Participated in national conferences, marketing SAMHSA products, conducting product testing of newly
developed products

Patient Centered Care Collaboration to Improve Minority Health (PCCC)
Client: Office of Minority Health (OMH)
 • Assisted in the development of the dissemination plan
• Managed project databases and Reference Manager
• Collaborated with team members to create long and short term goals for timely project completion
• Performed literature review for dissemination and adoption practice for targeted minority communities
• Coordinated bi-monthly meetings and conference calls and kept a record of notes for project use
• Effectively communicated meeting minutes and project notes and updates to staff, co-investigators, and community
partners
• Provided technical assistance to program staff

Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD June 2006- January 2011
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Division of Human Tissues in the Office of Cellular Tissues and
Gene Therapies
Office Automation Clerk (Fulltime 40 hours/week)
• Managed Investigational New Drug and Pre-Investigational New Drug submissions in electronic database
• Utilize knowledge of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to communicate with affiliated industries the laws and
regulation of the Division of Human Tissues
• Explained non-technical policies and procedures to industries regarding communication with the Division of Human
Tissues
• Made decisions in administrative priorities
• Assist senior staff in creating reports by collecting data regarding Investigational New Drug Submissions
• Employed investigational techniques such as gathering information from manuals and handbooks to find Code of
Federal Regulations (CFRs) to communicate with industries
• Conducted data entry for all incoming inquiries
• Created tracking files for Investigational New Drug submissions
• Performed administrative support responsibilities for the division
• Communicated effectively both orally and written with industries about regulatory compliance issues and
documentation

University of Maryland, College Park, MD August 2009- December 2010
Maryland Institute for Minority Achievement and Urban Education
Program Staff (Part time 15 hours/week)
• Assisted in development of curriculum for the Career Exploration through College Awareness Program
• Created a weekly blog to provide students with information regarding college preparedness
• Communicated with schools, businesses, and students regarding our program initiatives
• Coordinated program events for the students, family, educators, and mentors
• Assisted in developing different programs, colloquiums, and conferences sponsored by the institute
• Provided daily administrative support for the office

University of Maryland, College Park, MD September 2007- May 2010
Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering
Tutor/Mentor (Part time 10 hours/week)
• Tutored high school students who were doing poorly in math and science
• Assisted students in the design and function of Lego robotics
• Coached students in FIRST Lego League, Tech Challenge and Robotics Competitions
• Created enriching activities to keep minority children engaged in math, science, and engineering
• Participated in various robotics competitions with the students
• Developed weekly lesson plans for the classroom
• Communicated with the schools, faculty, and family about the students’ progress
• Evaluated the effectiveness of the program and the students’ performance
• Responsible for training new hires and giving weekly reports to my supervisors

PUBLICATIONS/REPORTS/POSTERS
Patient Centered Care Collaboration to Improve Minority Health Initiative: Dissemination and Adoption Plan
May 2011

Patient Centered Care Collaboration to Improve Minority Health Initiative: Literature Search and PCOR Evidence Reviews
March 2011

 AWARDS, HONORS, AND AFFILIATIONS
August 2011-Present American Public Health Association
May 2008 – May 2011 Eta Sigma Gamma, Epsilon Chapter
National Health Education Honor Society
Executive Board Secretary (2010-2011)
September 2009- Terps for Change (Community service organization)
May 2010
2007 to 2011 University of Maryland Incentive Awards Scholar


COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledgeable in SPSS and STATA
Knowledgeable in Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Blogs, Youtube, Flickr, ect.)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Professional