ASHLEY COUNCIL

1423 White Pine Drive, Durham NC, 27705

Tel: (919)667-8264
Email: ashley.council@duke.edu

EDUCATION
Duke University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Durham, NC
Anticipated completion June 2016
Spelman College
Bachelor of Arts in English
Atlanta, GA
May 17th, 2015
Class rank: Top 15%
Golden Key International Honour Society
Universidade Catolica De Salvador
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Portuguese Literature/ Brazilian Culture

Dates

Present

August 2011to May 2015

January 2014 to May 2014

EMPLOYMENT
Subway: Sandwich Artist/ Cashier
Atlanta, GA
PerformedCashInProcedureaccountingforallformsofmoney,bread,etc.,
duringtheshift.
Preparedfoodneatly,accordingtoformula,andinatimelymanner.
Checkedproductsinsandwichunitareaandrestocksitemstoensureasufficient
supplythroughouttheshift.

January 2013 to May 2015

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Spelman College Student Government Association- First-Year Liaison
Atlanta, GA
Worked with the Office of the Dean of Students, Student Life & Engagement,
the Undergraduate Deans and the Residence Hall Association to coordinate New
Student Orientation activities and implement initiatives to enhance the first year
experience while promoting awareness of SGA and its various functions and
benefits
Coordinated Brother/Sister Exchange with Morehouse College and Operation
Olive Branch with Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse College during New
Student Orientation
Served as First Year Class Council Advisor
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hillside High School/C.E. Jordan High School- Student Teacher
Durham, NC
Classroom instruction for sophomore English 2 and MYP (Honors/ IB program)
Created lesson plans alongside common core standards with an emphasis on
improving reading comprehension and literacy.
Administered and graded quizzes, tests, various exams and written assignments.
Saint Louis Public School System - Summer School Teacher
St. Louis, MO
Classroom instruction for sixth, seventh and eighth graders

May 2014 to May 2015

present

June 2013 to July 2013

ASHLEY COUNCIL
1423 White Pine Drive, Durham NC, 27705
Tel: (919)667-8264
Email: ashley.council@duke.edu

Instructed mathematics and reading skills with an emphasis on improving

reading comprehension and literacy.
Administered and graded quizzes, exams and reports.
Mission Saint Louis: AMP Kids - Summer Camp Intern
St. Louis, MO
Supervised camp activities for underprivileged youth 7 -13 years of age.
Created and implemented literacy games to increase comprehension
skills.
Proctored team-building games to increase self-esteem and teamwork.

June 2012 to August 2012

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Coretta Scott King Young Women Leadership Academy Step Coach
Atlanta, GA
Saint Louis Dream Center - Step Coach
Saint Peters House of Prayer - Step Coach
St. Louis, MO
Siloe - Step Coach
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Choreographed age appropriate dance routines (20+)
Low Income Urban Middle School Girls
Advocated for an alternative activity to violence

SKILLS
Language: Proficient in Second Language- Portuguese; Spanish Literate
Computer Skills: LFS EngagED, Understanding By Design Learning Templates,
Power Schools, Smart Board, Facebook, Twitter, Tumbler, Microsoft Office (Outlook,
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Adobe, Weebly, Google (Sites, Slides, Docs,
Classroom, etc.), Prezi

October 2013 to December 2013

December 2013 to January 2014
January 2012 to August 2013
January 2014 to May 2014