Ashley Waldroup

161 Luke's Loop

Marion, NC 28752
828-832-6699
waldroupaf@appstate.edu
Education:
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina

May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education

Concentrations: Social Studies & Language Arts
Minor: K-12 General Special Education
Special Classes: Assistive Technology in Special Education
Honors:
GPA: 3.90
Appalachian Community of Education Scholars

Fall 2012-Spring 2016

Chancellors List 4 semesters

Deans List 8 semesters
Teaching Experience:
Cranberry Middle School, Elk Park, North Carolina

November 2015-May 2016

Student Teacher/Apprentice, 8th Grade Language Arts

Design and led student-based, integrated alternative research paper project which results in student
understanding of science and writing concepts

Facilitate student-led daily grammar activities in order to improve overall vocabulary knowledge

Control reading enrichment period to improve students reading comprehension and fluency

After-School Intern, 6th-8th Grade

Fall 2013

Tutored 10 students in the areas of math and language arts which resulted in a better understanding
of subjects

Facilitated students completion of homework assignments which led to better classroom grades

Designed and taught an engaging science lesson on density that involved student-led experiments

Ashe County Middle School, West Jefferson, North Carolina

Spring 2015

Intern, 7th Grade Language Arts

Tutored students in reading comprehension which resulted in improved homework grades

Instructed students in vocabulary which contributed to better reading comprehension

Related Experience:
Corpening Memorial YMCA, Marion, North Carolina

May 2013-December 2014

Youth Development Mentor

Communicated appropriate social expectations and rules to children ages 9-16

Supervised engaging fitness activities that were inclusive of all children to promote healthy living

Engaged children with mild to moderate disabilities in all daily activities

Mentored at-risk teens which improved positive behavior

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Other Experience:
Stone Creek Health and Rehabilitation, Asheville, North Carolina

May 2015-Present

Dietary Aid

Assist head chef in food preparation and cooking for the residents

Practice proper sanitation to safeguard residents from diseases

Assist CNAs in feeding elderly residents and residents with disabilities to ensure they receive proper
nutrition and maintain a balanced, healthy weight

Community Involvement:
Appalachian Educators, Appalachian State University
Shining Light Project/Relay for Life Committee Chair

August 2012-Present
August 2013 May 2015

Orchestrated communication with Watauga County schools to identify local, low-income families

Executed present drives for over 100 low-income children each year

Organized and oversaw a holiday parties for the children and families who benefited from the present
drives each year

Facilitated club fundraising and campaigning for Relay for Life

Professional Development:
Reich College of Education Seminars
Red Flag CampaignRape Prevention

November 2015

North Carolina Educators Code of Ethics

October 2015

How to Write a Resum and Cover Letter that Connects

January 2015

An Evening with Julian Bond

January 2015

Embracing the Teaching Profession

Understanding Read to Achieve
Urban School Exploration, Washington DC

November 2014
October 2014
March 2014

Observed and explored urban, inner-city schools with the Appalachian Community of Education Scholars
in order to understand diverse student populations

Behind the Scenes of Teaching

February 2014

Preventing Bullying in Your Classroom

February 2014

First Years of Teaching

November 2013

Be Reasonable

November 2013

Science Demonstrations with Jeff Goodman

February 2013

Dealing with Students with ADHD

February 2013

Skills and Proficiencies:

SmartBoard

iPad: Accessibility, PaperDesk

Switches: Adaptations for students with special needs

Certifications:

CPR

First-Aid

Epi-Pen