ASHLEY C. ANDREE, M.S.ED.

3289 Cherrywood Drive

Wantagh, NY 11793
516-317-7158
ashley.andree89@gmail.com
CERTIFICATIONS
NYS Initial Early Childhood/Childhood Certification B-6, 2014
NYS Initial Students with Disabilities Certification B-6, 2014
NYS Initial Extension in Teaching Students with Multiple Disabilities K-12,
pending 2016
EDUCATION
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
Master of Science in Education with distinction, December 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, May 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, October 2014-Present
Plainedge Public Schools, North Massapequa, New York (April 2015-Present)
Wantagh Union Free School District, Wantagh, New York (December 2014-Present)
Levittown Public Schools, Levittown, New York (October 2014-Present)
Developed effective classroom management techniques in teaching grades K-5
Delivered impromptu instruction in all subject areas for students with a variety of
learning abilities in General Education and Special Education settings (ICT, selfcontained, ABA, life skills, and resource room)
Experience in working with students who use reinforcement plans, PECS, iPads, and
other AAC technology for behavioral and communication support
Experience in discrete trial training, including carrying out individual goals, providing
reinforcement, and using appropriate documentation procedures
Carried out testing accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 plans (reading tests
aloud, providing extending time, separate testing environments, etc)
Experience in teaching curriculums including GoMath, Teachers College Writers
Workshop, EnvisionMath, Journeys, Wonders, and Fundations
Successfully collaborated with grade-level team members in carrying out lesson plans
and completing group projects
Private Tutor, February 2015-Present
Provided direct, 1:1 instruction to a fifth grade student with an IEP, emphasized
Common Core math and ELA skills while developing customized problem-solving
strategies that enabled student success (e.g. self-management techniques, color coded
notes, flash cards, and graphic organizers)
Successfully implemented research-based learning strategies for students with deficits
in executive functioning, reading comprehension, decoding, solving math
problems, and concept mastery in ELA, math, and other content areas
Student Teacher, September 2013-December 2013
Seaford Manor School, Seaford, New York
Differentiated instruction and created developmentally appropriate classroom activities
in a General Education Kindergarten classroom and a Second and Third Grade selfcontained classroom
Participated in Parent-Teacher conferences and CSE/504 meetings
Worked with students in whole group, small group, and 1:1 settings
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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH DISABILITY COMMUNITY

Applied Behavior Analysis Intern, January 2016
East Broadway School, Levittown, New York
Shadowed teacher, teaching assistants, and students in a 6:1:2 Elementary ABA
classroom (Grades 3-5)
Completed discrete trial and behavioral data sheets and program checklists specific to
each students IEP goals and occurrences of maladaptive behaviors
Conducted and analyzed the results of preference assessments
Utilized token economy systems with primary/secondary reinforcement while working
with students
Created differential reinforcement plan to manage student behavior
Life Skills Intern, October 2015-December 2015
Plainedge High School, North Massapequa, New York
Shadowed teacher, teaching assistants, and students in two 6:1:2 High School Life
Skills settings (Grades 9-12, through age 21)
Worked hands-on with students with multiple disabilities earning the Skills Achievement
Commencement Credential upon graduation
Assisted students with elementary level academic activities and in gaining
independence with daily living skills involved in personal care, cooking, making
purchases, and navigating the community
Modeled appropriate social interactions and coping skills for students with Autism
Spectrum Disorders and social anxiety
Camp ANCHOR Volunteer, June 2014-Present
ANCHOR Program, Lido Beach, New York
Successfully raised over $800 and was among the Top 5 fundraisers in the Camp
ANCHOR 2015 Volunteer Swim-a-Thon
Served as a caretaker, motivator, and friend to all campers while working 1:1 to
facilitate and improve self-help, problem solving, and social/communication skills
Promoted inclusion and tolerance of individuals with disabilities in community settings
Worked with participants with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other
developmental disabilities, ages 16-70
Successfully collaborated with staff to develop effective means of communication and
socialization for each participant
Became easily able to anticipate each campers needs and minimize challenging
behaviors
Worked as a specialist volunteer in arts and crafts and music; created and assisted with
modified art projects and music activities
Graduate School Intern, September 2011-December 2013
Association for Children with Down Syndrome, Plainview, New York
United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, Roosevelt, New York
Worked hands-on with children with Down Syndrome, assisting with communication,
feeding, and other adaptive skills
Observed differentiated instruction and related service sessions as provided to
students with multiple disabilities
Gained valuable exposure to assistive technology for students with disabilities such as
Proloquo2Go, DynaVox, speech-to-text and text-to-speech software, and adaptive
switches
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LANGUAGE SKILLS Conversational Spanish, Basic understanding of American Sign Language
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COMPUTER SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SMARTBoard, PC/Mac OS, iPad, Email and Internet
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