ASHLEY E.

FLAGG
41 Oakwood Road, Allendale, New Jersey 07401 (201) 819-7029 flaggashley92@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL GOAL To obtain an elementary school teaching position using a creative, differentiated, student-centered approach to enable children of diverse abilities to maximize their potential to be lifelong learners. HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Developed and implemented lessons and thematic units aligned with Common Core Standards and NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. Employed differentiated strategies in an inclusion classroom to address the learning styles and needs of diverse learners, including physically challenged and Bilingual/ESL students. Designed and coordinated a first grade student-centered bullying unit involving parents as facilitators, which promoted respect, acts of kindness and a sense of community within the classroom and school. Evaluated childrens progress using performance assessments and rubrics to assess skills and needs. Established successful classroom management strategies to enable students to be responsible, respectful and engaged learners of the classroom community.

EDUCATION The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and History, May 2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.63/ Deans List (4 semesters) HONORS Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Inducted April 2012 Phi Alpha Theta International Honor Society in History, Inducted February 2012 CERTIFICATION CEAS, Elementary Education K-6, State of New Jersey, July 2014 HQT: Praxis Exam: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects (5031), August 2013 Projected HQT: Middle School Social Studies Praxis Exam (5089), March 2014 Substitute Teacher Certification, State of New Jersey, April 2013 Teasing, Intimidation, Harassment, and Bullying Studies Workshop, Spring 2013 TEACHING EXPERIENCE First Grade Full Time Student Teacher September 2013 December 2013 Walter C. Black Elementary School East Windsor, NJ Designed and implemented lessons in all content areas based on Common Core Standards and adapted them for students with diverse learning styles, disabilities and needs. Developed interdisciplinary math, science, and social studies lessons utilizing Howard Gardners Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Created and facilitated a literacy based unit on bullying awareness involving parents to increase family engagement and a sense of community. Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies in guided reading groups of five to improve each students literacy abilities. Presented student teaching goals at Back-to-School Night and participated in October parent-teacher conferences. Constructed rubrics to assess students work using district standards and provide feedback with annotated comments.

Third Grade Bilingual/ESL Classroom Practicum January 2013 May 2013 Carroll Robbins Elementary School Trenton, NJ Employed differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners and ESL students to address varied learning styles and needs. Developed and implemented cross-curricular social studies unit on U.S. civics and government to educate students about the importance of being a responsible citizen who contributes to society. Guided and motivated children one-on-one and in cooperative learning groups in Common Core Content activities to ensure their understanding and focus. Utilized Spanish speaking and writing skills to enhance communication with students and foster learning. Fifth Grade Practicum September 2012 December 2012 East Amwell Township School East Amwell, NJ Designed and implemented math and science lessons based on Common Core Standards using inquiry-based learning and exploration. Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies in an inclusion classroom to address physically challenged students learning needs. Interacted with children in literacy, math, science and social studies group and individual activities. Third Grade Practicum January 2012 May 2012 Parkway Elementary School Ewing, NJ Created and executed language arts lessons including class read-alouds and varied level reading groups of four students to promote literacy. Developed and instructed multicultural literacy lessons to promote awareness and for children to embrace the diversity in the class. Assessed students reading levels using Scholastics Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) to identify needs and further instruction. RELATED LEADERSHIP/ VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Youth Group Leader for Middle School Boys and Girl September 2013 Present Central Church Ewing, NJ Designed interactive activities and facilitated small group discussions based on young adolescent issues. Life Group Leader for TCNJ Education Majors September 2013 May 2013 New Jersey Christian Fellowship at TCNJ Created and hosted outreach events to the college student community. Facilitated group discussions and peer counseled one-on-one about college life and education goals. Group Leader for Middle School/High School Girls December 2011 August 2012 Titusville Presbyterian Church Titusville, NJ Developed and engaged students in activities and group discussions focusing on adolescent issues during weekend lock-ins and retreats. The College of New Jersey Bonner Center for Civic and Community Engagement 2010 2011 Designed and implemented an interactive Holocaust workshop for fourth graders at Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School to promote awareness. Engaged residents of Acorn Glen Nursing Home, Princeton, NJ in interactive activities. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Workshops Writing About Reading: Literary Essay and Beyond Bridging the Gap Between Historical Fiction and Historical Nonfiction WORK EXPERIENCE Sales Associate Crabtree and Evelyn, Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, NJ

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