Ashley Horton

5640 Fernwood Ct.

Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 953-5677
ahorton@auslctr.org
Education

National-Louis University Chicago, Illinois

June 2014 -Present

Master of Urban Teaching (in progress anticipated June, 2015) - GPA: 3.9/4.0
Bradley University Peoria, Illinois

August 2009 - May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - GPA: 3.4/4.0

Credentials

IllinoisInitialCertificate,Type03,ElementaryEducationGradesK9,MiddleSchool
MathEndorsement,LanguageArtsEndorsement
Teaching Experience
Deneen School of Excellence Chicago, Illinois

August 2014 - June 2015

Middle School Resident Math Teacher

Create and implement 7 and 8 grade math lessons and activities aligned with
objectives and Common Core State Standards utilizing NTN, EngageNY,
and ANet resources.
Utilize data, including MAP, ANet, formative, and summative assessments to
differentiate instruction to adapt to the developmental learning needs of
diverse students.
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Create a positive learning environment by demonstrating best practices and

educational strategies of Doug Lemov to produce an engaging and well managed
classroom.

Participate in professional development activities and professional learning

communities to enhance my instructional practice.
Related Teaching Experience

Whittier Primary School Peoria, Illinois

Student Teacher

January 2014 - May 2014

Served as student teacher to 30 fourth grade students in a general education, selfcontained classroom in an urban community.
Created rigorous Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics lesson
plans to develop independent learners and implement the gradual release of
responsibility.
Analyzed student data to differentiate instruction to structure learning experiences
compatible with the developmental levels of students.

Rolling Acres Middle School Peoria, Illinois

January 2013 - May 2013

Novice Teacher

Prepared mathematics lesson plans for 50 sixth grade students from culturally diverse
backgrounds.
Gained competence in the skills of classroom structure and organization.
Utilized Smartboard technology to enhance instruction
Experience

Bradley University Peoria, Illinois

Resident Advisor

August 2013 - May 2014

Supervised and advised 50 undergraduate female residents in personal, social, and

academic matters by influencing, promoting, and encouraging responsible behavior
among residents both and off campus.

Served as liaison between Bradley University Housing and residents while enforcing
university policies.
Promoted and planned weekly programs that meet students social and
development needs that promotes inclusion through recognizing the various
backgrounds, experiences, and values.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) August 2012 - May

2014
Minority Fellows Intern

Worked alongside student affair administrators in higher education and

university professionals within housing and residence life, student unions,
student activities, counseling, career development, orientation, enrollment
management, and racial and ethnic minority support services.
Served on several committees, including campus employment search
committee, athletic branding committee selecting first university mascot,
and student commencement speaker selection committee.

Multicultural Peer Mentoring Program Peoria, IL

President

Connected and guided first year students and mentees from diverse
backgrounds at Bradley University to upper-class leaders who served as
mentors.
Provided academic and developmental support throughout their freshman
year to foster their transition from high school to college.
Awards

Deans List, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award, Multicultural Student
Services Student Leader Award, Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship, GarrettProvost Scholarship, AIPAC Leadership, Albert F. Memorial Scholarship, Black
Alumni Scholarship, University Scholarship.

References

Katie Lyons
AUSL Director of Professional Learning and Mentor Resident Coach
Deneen School of Excellence
klyons@auslchicago.org

Tiffany Ko
Special Education Coordinator, Mentor Resident Coach
Deneen School of Excellence
tko@auslchicago.org

Andrew Strope
Mentor and 7th-8th Grade Math Teacher
Deneen School of Excellence

astrope@auslctr.org

Terri Gierke
Manager
AUSL CTR
gierke.terri@gmail.com