Ashton A.

Cluts
ashtonacluts@gmail.com 419-296-5687 (mobile)

Professional Profile:
Experienced educator who works to implement the following:
• A positive and supportive classroom atmosphere
• An environment of discovery, critical thinking, and empathy
• The incorporation of technology to engage and enhance learning experiences
• Lessons that accommodate the needs and development of all students
• Collaboration with colleagues, families, and students to achieve success.

Licensure:
Early Childhood Education: Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3

Education:
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio December 2020
Master of Art in Education, Literacy
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Education, Magna Cum Laude December 2015
Early Childhood Education Major
Theater Minor
3.811 GPA
Honors: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, President Dayton C. Miller Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Secretary Order of Omega Honor Society
Dean’s List, 6 semesters

Teaching Experience:
Classroom Teacher
Model Elementary School, Goshen, Indiana
• Kindergarten General Education Classroom Teacher Fall 2021- Present
• 1st Grade General Education Classroom Teacher Fall 2019-Spring 2021
• 2nd Grade General Education Classroom Teacher Fall 2018-Spring 2019
Substitute Teacher Fall 2017-Spring 2018
Allen County Educational Service Center, Allen County, Ohio
• Carried out lessons plans provided by the classroom teacher, Grades Pre-k – 12
• Managed classroom behavior day to day based on each class’s specific needs
• Remained flexible and available to more than a dozen schools in urban, suburban, and rural settings
Teacher Candidate Fall 2015
Applewood Elementary School, Brunswick, Ohio
• Designed lessons in math, language arts, science and social studies for a duration of 12 weeks
• Applied most effective teaching practices to facilitate learning to a class of 24 students
• Implemented formative and summative assessments to track students’ learning and drive instruction
• Collaborated with other first grade teachers to create weekly team lesson plans
• Used a variety of technologies including SMART Board, Document Camera, and Chrome Books to engage students
and enhance learning
Teaching Methods, Third Grade Math Spring 2015
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, Cleveland, Ohio
• Created and facilitated lessons in math for a duration of 6 weeks
• Developed hands-on activities to engage students in learning
• Implemented curriculum assessments to gauge students’ learning and to drive instruction
Teaching Methods, Third Grade Science, Social Studies, Language Arts Fall 2014
St. Brenden’s Elementary School, Cleveland, Ohio
• Developed and taught lessons in science, social studies, and language arts for a duration of 6 weeks
• Created a variety of formative assessments to gauge students’ learning and guide instruction
• Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create curriculum and standard-based lessons
 Ashton A. Cluts
ashtonacluts@gmail.com 419-296-5687 (mobile)

Related Experience:
Program Coordinator/Program Facilitator August 2016-July 2017
Camp El Olam, Eston, South Africa
• Designed outdoor education, leadership and team building programs for school groups, Grades 1-12
• Facilitated program activities with whole groups, small groups, and individuals
• Used South African Academic Standards to align programs to Natural Science and Social Studies curriculum
Activity Coordinator/Leadership Staff Summer 2015
Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, Michigan
• Organized activities and logistics for 7-week summer camp for youth, ages 6-18
• Collaborated with program coordinator to develop age-appropriate activities, including nightly recreation games,
daily crafts for multiple groups, an overnight camping excursion, activities to accommodate families, and a week-
long “day-care” program for infants and toddlers.
Camp Counselor Summers 2012-2014
Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, Michigan
• Served as Counselor for 10-12 residential campers, grades 3-8.
Acted as mentor and role model, including facilitating spiritual conversations, addressing social and emotional
questions, and upholding a high standard of conduct

Study Abroad:
Theatre Seminar in London, Baldwin Wallace University, London, England Spring 2015
• Theatre Literature course work
• Coordinated group outings in London
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia Spring 2013
• General course work
• Member of University-Community Choir
• Planned trip to New Zealand

Volunteer Service:
Hope Valley Farm School, South Africa August 2016 – July 2017
• Taught primary school music and choir, proctored standardized tests, analyzed test results
MAMA Farm Project, Honduras July 2010
• Taught English in Elementary School, dug trenches for electricity
D.O.O.R. Denver, Colorado July 2008
• Collaborated with organization members to aid homeless

Leadership:
Reading Camp Coordinator, Model Elementary School
Service Chairman, Program Council, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Fraternity Education Chair, Program Council, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity
Resident Assistant, Baldwin Wallace University
Musical Theatre & Dance (Choreographer, Asst Stage Manager, Stage Crew), Baldwin Wallace University

Certifications:
Certified Peer Educator, BACCHUS Network
Stewards of Children, Darkness to Light
Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training, Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center
Level 1 First Aider, Rencor First Aid, South Africa