Ashley Cornelius

(330) 787-4854 Ashley.Cornelius27@gmail.com

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania Middle Level Math, English, and History Education Anticipating June 2021
EDUCATION
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Bachelor of Science, Middle Level (4-8) Math/History Education May 2021
Minor in Psychology
 Cumulative QPA: 3.62/4.0 Major QPA: 3.98/4.0
Honors/Academic Awards
 Dean’s List with High Distinction (Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020)
 Dean’s List (Spring 2019)
 Dean’s Scholarship
 Leo Stevenson Scholarship
 Ron and Diane Anderson Scholarship
 Lambda Epsilon Delta Education Honorary
Study Abroad
 Civilization and Literature, Greece and Italy May-June 2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, Franklin Area Junior High School, Franklin, PA August-October 2020
 Developed ten-day unit plan on graphs and functions for eighth-grade math
 Effectively used the Smart Board for each lesson
 Incorporated Google Forms and Google Sheets into lessons
 Created an exam for students in general education and an adapted exam for students with special needs
 Designed review games, such as Graphing Jeopardy and Math Bingo, for students to develop greater
understanding of content before their tests
 Collected, organized, and graded assignments weekly to put in the gradebook
 Held students accountable to turning in their assignments by making a list of the assignments that each
student needed to complete
 Completed Mental Health First Aid training to assist students who may needed guidance or support
Student Teaching, Grove City Hillview Elementary School, Grove City, PA October-November 2020
 Developed two nine-day unit plans, one on Colonial Regions, and one on Colonial Life for fifth-grade
social studies
 Implemented various sources of technology throughout lessons, such as YouTube videos, Padlet,
Nearpod, Google Forms, Google Slides, and Kami to enhance student learning experience
 Learned to effectively use and organize Google Classroom
 Graded assignments daily
 Demonstrated flexibility by adapting lessons from class to class to better fit the needs of students and
emphasize key ideas
Childcare Teacher, Boardman United Methodist Pre-School, Boardman, OH May 2018-Present
  Teach children ranging from ages six weeks to twelve years approximately thirty hours each week in the
summer and winter
 Practice appropriate classroom management skills such as positive/negative reinforcement and
positive/negative punishment when necessary
 Administer first aid skills when necessary
 Develop young children’s critical thinking skills through questioning and reading
 Encourage learning in children through play and creativity
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5 Grade Social Studies Field Experience- Grove City Hillview Intermediate School- Grove City, PA Nov. 2019
 Led fifth grade social studies class in a series of lessons on regions of the United States
 Utilized PowerPoint on a Promethean Board to effectively convey information to students
 Assisted fellow pre-service teachers and students during their lessons
 Created engaging activities and mnemonic devices for students to learn content
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5 Grade Science Field Experience- Sandy Creek Elementary School- Franklin, PA April 2019
 Led fifth grade Science class in a series of lessons on the water cycle and climate
 Modeled science processes and concepts through experiments and demonstrations
 Collaborated with fellow pre-service teachers to create an engaging unit for students
4th Grade Math Field Experience- Grove City Christian Academy - Grove City, PA April 2019

 Taught 4th grade math class about adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators
 Created a themed lesson for the class around the classroom’s theme of the ocean
 Coordinated with fellow pre-service teacher to construct an interesting lesson for students
Tutoring Experience- Grove City Middle School, Slippery Rock Middle School (Grove City, PA) Oct.-Dec. 2019
 Tutored students, grades 6-8, with homework for Grove City and Slippery Rock Middle Schools
 Encouraged students to work hard and efficiently on their schoolwork
 Motivated students to trust in their abilities
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chaplain- Grove City College Softball Team Nov. 2019-present
 Serve as Chaplain to lead the team spiritually and mentally
 Encourage teammates to grow in faith together
 Arrange and lead team Bible study
 Support teammates in mental health
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Principles of Coaching Class, Grove City College Jan. 2020- May 2020
 Learned the best methods of coaching to reach all types of athletes
 Developed a coaching philosophy
 Understood how to handle specific issues as a coach
 Learned how to encourage athletes to set goals
NCAA Career in Sports Forum Participant, Virtual May 2020
 Learned about various careers in the world of athletics
 Learned strategies for effectively coaching a sports team
 Collaborated with fellow athletes from colleges around the country as part of the Student-Athlete Task
Force to decide on topics of interest for the forum
 Discussed strategies for effectively leading and coaching a team with fellow athletes