Ashley Speelman

805 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Chesapeake, VA

(757)818-4161
ashlspe@mail.regent.edu
OBJECTIVE
To encourage student-centered, hands-on, high-level learning in a safe, positive, and respectful
classroom that supports the students wholly throughout their cognitive, social, and emotional
learning experience in an elementary teaching position.

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science- Regent University Anticipated December 2019
 Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
 Concentration: Elementary (Pre-K-6th grade) Education
 GPA: 3.82
Licensed by the state of Virginia—Pre-K-6th Grade Anticipated December 2019

STUDENT TEACHING
Centerville Elementary, Virginia Beach, Virginia------3 rd grade Aug. 2019-Oct. 2019
 Third grade general education
 Experienced Teacher in-service week as well as professional learning days
 Attended PBIS, SEL, AVID, Chromebook, View Sonic board, and Schoology trainings
 Implemented PBIS behavior management techniques in the classroom
 Taught all subjects full-day
 Collected data and differentiated small group instruction pieces based on results
 Developed appropriate and differentiated plans to meet the needs of learners
 Engaged and maintained students in active learning
 Used instructional technology to enhance student learning.
 Applied PBIS strategies to manage students’ behavior.
 Taught to not only the cognitive portion of the student but also promoted social and
emotional learning
 Taught hands-on engaging lessons in the classroom that had students involved in their own
learning experience
 Used Morning Meeting as a time to promote cooperation and reinforce skills
Butts Road Primary, Chesapeake, Virginia-----------1 st grade Oct. 2019-Dec. 2019
 Designed new lesson activities and adapted pre-implemented lesson units to increase
student productivity and participation.
 Implemented effective conflict resolution methods; increasing students’ capabilities to
problem solve.
 Utilized all technology such as SMART Board and document camera.
 Incorporated reading, writing, math and content each day of the week.
 Assessed student learning through formative and summative assessments.
 Maintained strong, personal relationships with each student.

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PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Butts Road Intermediate, Chesapeake, Virginia-----5 th grade Feb. 2018-May 2018
 Worked in a gifted class setting
 Taught Math and Language arts lessons
 Held small groups discussions
 Evaluated guided reading

Portlock Primary, Chesapeake, Virginia—1st Grade Sep. 2018-Dec. 2018

 Worked in an ELL inclusion class.
 Taught whole group reading and social science lessons.
 Held small group discussion

TEACHER’S AID AND DAYCARE EXPERIENCE

Great Bridge Christian Academy, Chesapeake, Virginia July 2014- Aug. 2019
2014-2017
Daycare/afterschool care - Teacher
-helped students with homework afterschool
-created activities to promote student collaboration and learning

2017-2018
Teacher’s Assistant -First Grade TA
-created activities for first grade students
-graded first grade assessments
-assisted with classroom management
-lead higher level-reading groups
-assessed students’ math skills and language arts vocabulary

2018 (summer)
Summer Camp - Elementary Lead Teacher/Supervisor
-organized worker schedules
-coordinated activities for campers

References
Amanda Wethington
Third grade teacher and Academic Coordinator at Centerville Elementary.
Amanda.Wethington@vbschools.com

Michelle Johnson
Early childhood center and after-school care director at Great Bridge Christian Academy.
mjohnson@greatbridgefwb.com

Dr. Anne Mannarino

Professor and Student Teaching Advisor at Regent University.
amannarino@regent.edu

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