J. ASHLEY GASSNER 205.903.6570 (cell); ashleygassner@gmail.

com
2028 Stonecreek Court, Helena, AL 35080

OBJECTIVE
Seeking secondary social science position that will allow for the merging of my prior experience with diverse
cultures, overseas background and my formal graduate education in political science. Interested in expanding
my position to include opportunities such as; AP instruction, dual enrollment, yearbook, newspaper, Model UN,
People-to-People, FTA, international club, law academy, overseas exchange programs, cheer, dance, service
opportunities, SGA, and tennis.

EDUCATION
Samford University, Homewood, AL, Masters of Science in Education, Secondary Education, Social Science,
Anticipated graduation: December 2014
Samford University, Homewood, AL, Bachelors, Administrative Services/Paralegal Studies, December 2004
Troy State University, Troy, AL, Master of Science, International Relations/Asian Studies, 36 hours completed

CERTIFICATIONS
Eligible for the Alabama Alternative Teacher Certification
Class A certification upon graduation in December 2014
Eligible to teach dual enrollment classes in the Political Science area

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching
Helena High School, Helena, AL, August 2014- October 2014, 12
th
Grade U.S. Government / AP U.S.
Government
Helena Middle School, Helena, AL, October 2014 - December 2014, 6th grade U.S. History
Clinical Teaching
Bush Middle School, Ensley, AL, February 2014 April 2014, 6
th
Grade U.S. History
Homewood Middle School, Homewood, AL, January 2014
Shades Valley International Baccalaureate School, Irondale, AL, September 2013 - December 2013, AP US
Government, AP European History
Alabama Governor's School
Samford University, Summer 2010 and Summer 2011, Global Citizenship
Tutoring
Secondary and college statistics, Summer 2005 present

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Samford University, Global Engagement Office, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
International Student and Scholar Coordinator, May 2006 present
Work with diverse cultures on both academic and legal issues
Facilitate and escort study abroad courses to London, England

MEMBERSHIP
Alabama Association of International Educators, Chair 2014-2015, 2010-2011
Friends of Helena Schools Foundation, Board of Directors 2011-2012
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board, Vice-President 2010-2011, Chair- Public Relations 2011-2012