Ashley D.

Aldrich
Jackson OH, 46540
Phone: 740-418-4811
Email: aldrich728@gmail.com

Licenses, Education, and Certificates:

Ohio Professional License in Integrated Language Arts 7-12 License Number: OH3060933
Kent State University Kent Ohio 2014-2015 GPA 3.9

School Library Media Specialist License Program

Drexel Universitys iSchool Philadelphia Pennsylvania 2010 2012 GPA 3.4

Masters of Library Science

Ohio University Athens Ohio 2004-2008 Overall GPA 3.51

Bachelor of Science in Education specializing in Integrated Language Arts GPA 3.52

Bachelor of Science in Journalism specializing in News writing and editing GPA 3.32

Minor in English GPA 3.4

Professional Experience:
Jackson High School English Instructor August 2012-Present

I currently teach 11th and 12th grade college prep English language arts with a focus on
American and British literature.

University of Rio Grande Adjunct Instructor January 2014- December 2014

I taught a 1000 level English composition class that focused on argumentative writing
and research.
Eastern Local High School English Instructor August 2008-June 2012

I taught 9th and 11th grade language arts as well as the speech/drama class. I was also
the drama club advisor and oversaw the annual spring performance
Shawnee State University Adjunct English Instructor-August 2011-May 2012

I taught a 1000 level English composition class that focused on argumentative writing.
Student Teaching Jackson Middle School 7th, spring 2008

Created a thematic unit, lesson plans, and activities regarding different varieties of
prose writing, poetry, and grammar following the Ohio academic content standards.
Helped prepare students for the Ohio Achievement Test and team taught lesson with
my cooperating teacher.
The Jackson County Telegram, staff writer summer 2007

Interviewed, researched, and wrote new articles on deadline as a staff writer.

Interacted successfully with various members of the community while completing
these assignments.
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism High School Journalism Workshop, summers 2005, 2006, and
2007

Worked with high school students to report and write news stories. Guided the students
through the interview and news writing processes to produce an article that was
printed in the workshops newspaper.

Professional Development, Recognition, and Awards:

Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts 2014 Annual Conference Presenter

I will be conducting a presentation that focuses on the use of various digital

technologies to take the traditional research essay and make it paperless.
Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts 2011 Annual Conference Presenter

Along with two fellow English teachers, I presented on the use of literature clubs in the
high school setting. Specifically, how the creation of a Harry Potter club can foster a
love of literature and bring various groups of students together through common
interests.
National Council of Teachers of English 2009 Annual Convention Presenter

Together with two fellow English teachers we presented a panel discussion on how to
use the Twilight phenomenon in the classroom to build bridges between young adult
literature and classical literature. The presentation focused on making specific
connections between the first three books in the series and specific pieces of classical
literature.
National Council of Teachers of English 2008 Council on English Leadership Presenter

In cooperation with our English methods instructor from Ohio University a fellow
classmate and myself presented our culminating project from this class as a way to
demonstrate active approaches to teaching historically based young adult fiction
The Drexel University iSchool Graduate Deans Fellowship 2010-2011

Available for new iSchool graduate students. Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA
of 3.0 as well as required credit hours based on Deans Fellowship understanding.
Recipients chosen by iSchool Admissions Committee.
Ruby Payne Poverty Training Fall 2009

Completed six hours of poverty training that involved learning how poverty affects a
students education and how teachers can work to help these students.
Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence Award for Outstanding Scoring on the
Praxis PLT Exam

Scored a 185/200 on the Principals of Learning and Teaching Exam, which ranks in the
top 15 percent of all people who have previously taken the exam.
Ohio University College of Education Alumni Merit Scholarship 2006-2007

Awarded to a full-time student within the College of Education who demonstrates

academic merit
Ohio University Deans Scholarship 2007-2008

A distinction given to students with at least a 3.5 GPA each quarter

Ohio University Deans List

A distinction given to students with at least a 3.5 GPA each quarter

References:
Linda J. Rice Ph.D
Associate Professor of English Language
Arts Education at Ohio University
19 Westfield Place, Athens OH, 45701
Phone: 740-589-6366 Email:
ricel2@ohio.edu
Pete Wilson
Editor of The Jackson County Telegram
920 Veterans Dr. Suite D Jackson OH,
45640
Phone: 740-286-3604 Email:
mwilson@jcbipaper.com

Tonya Wilt
7th Grade Language Arts teacher at Jackson
Middle School and National Board Certified
Teacher
Student-Teaching Cooperating Teacher
421 Ralph Street Jackson OH, 45640
Phone: 740-395-1376 Email:
twilt@jcs.k12.oh.us
Joseph Hemsley
Jackson High School Principal
500 Vaughn Street Jackson OH, 45640
Phone: 740-286-7575 Email:
jhemsley@jcs.k12.oh.u