Ashley Walser

 

Permanent 2940 Leka Drive * Huntingtown MD 20639 * 410-535-7527 * pixiewalser@yahoo.com

Local 203 N. Camden Ave * Fruitland MD 21826 * 410-251-7791 * pixiewalser@yahoo.com

Electronic Portfolio http://www.oocities.org/pixiewalser

Education:

Candidate for Bachelor of Science December 2003

Salisbury University,       Salisbury MD

            Elementary Education- Overall GPA 3.6/4.0                                                             History Minor- Education GPA 3.9/4.0

Worked part-time while carrying 18 credits                                                               

Professional Experience:

Student Teaching Internship at Pinehurst Elementary                                                                                                    Fall 2003

3^rd Grade 9 weeks in an inclusion classroom

            -Planned for low level math, and heterogeneous reading, science, and language arts.

            -Designed a three week cross curricular unit on seeds and plants.

            -Incorporated the use of technology into daily lessons with power points and inspiration webs.

            -Managed flex math and reading groups.

            -Collaborated with special education and title one teachers.

            -Implemented an individual behavior modification plan

            -Took on all teacher responsibilities: attended staff meetings, parent conferences; and training seminars.

1^st Grade 8 weeks in an inclusion classroom

            -Planned for high level math, heterogeneous reading and language arts. 

            -Adapted activities to meet the needs of all students.

            -Created numerous file folder games to assist students with phonics, math, and pre-reading skills.

            -Designed a three week unit on nouns which incorporated technology use for the students.

SAT Course Instructor                                                                                                                                        June 2003

-Princeton Review, Baltimore MD                                                      

-Over 40 hours of training in Princeton Review math and verbal methods.

-Proctored and analyzed diagnostic to guide instruction.

-Instructed both group and individual students in test taking tips, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence completion, analogies, arithmetic, geometry, and algebra.

Group Leader

-Wicomico County Parks & Recreation After school Program                                                            02-03 School Year

-Dove Pointe Summer Day Care                                                                                                             Summer 03

            -Planned student centered activities for diverse students

            -Implemented behavior management plans for students with special needs

            -Tutored students in all academic areas grades 1-5

Playground Director                                                                                                                                     Summer 01-02

-Calvert County Parks & Recreation Summer Camp                         

            -Planned field trips, arts & crafts, sports games for forty-five students 5-12

            -Adapted activities so that students of all abilities could participate

            -Supervised Junior Counselors

            -CPR/First Aide Trained

Substitute Teacher                                                                                                                       January 2001- June 2002

-Calvert County Board Of Education

            -Instructed general Ed and special education students pre K-12 according to plans left by classroom teachers

Mentor

-Wicomico Mentoring Project at Charles Chipman Elementary School in Wicomico County, MD             00-01 School Year

-Mentored & tutored a first grade English language learner for 3-6 hours per week

-George B. Todd Mentoring Project at Mace’s Lane Middle School in Dorchester County, MD                     Jan 01-Dec 01

-Mentored three at risk 6-8^th graders 3 hours per week

-Guided students in academic planning, goal setting, and making positive life choices

-Introduced students and parents to college possibilities with a tour of Salisbury University

Honors:

Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society)

Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society)

Maryland Hope Teacher Scholarship Recipient 2000-2003

Related Coursework:

Inclusion Instruction-                                                                                                                                             Spring 2003

            -Assisted a kindergarten student with autism for 3 hours per week in academic and social skills.

            -Developed an individualized picture schedule to help student gain independence.

-Completed a case study which included: IEP and background information; annual goals and objectives; modifications or accommodations; successful inclusion instruction techniques; observations; and reflections.

AT/ET Workshop-                                                                                                                                                      Fall 2003

            -Participated in activities using AT with a focus on devices for students with ADD/ADHD.

            -Designed a lesson plan using ET including kidsiration and digital cameras which will be presented at a conference in the spring.