Ashley Dierking

1304 34th St #403 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: 630-251-4029 E-Mail: Ashley.dierking@gmail.com

Education
Drake University, Des Moines, IA. Bachelor of Science in Elementary Teacher Education Concentration: ESL K-12 Reading K-8 Social Studies K-8

Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Grades 4-6, Western Hills Elementary, West Des Moines, IA Worked with ESL students from 4th 6th grade Taught reading and vocabulary in small pull-out groups Co-taught reading in fourth and fifth grade classrooms Planned instruction based on formative assessments March May, 2013

Student Teaching Grade 5, Jensen Elementary, Urbandale, IA January March, 2013 Developed and implemented a strong classroom management plan that incorporates differentiation and focuses on student-centered classrooms Planned collaboratively and co-taught reading with an ESL teacher to give students more support and scaffolding while learning new material Implemented a student-centered math curriculum with differentiation based on students skills Analyzed and modified a standards-based curriculum to fit the schools needs Planned and implemented units that are differentiated for varying types of learners Incorporated SmartBoards, iPads, and other technology into activities and lesson plans

Work Experience
Childcare Provider and Sunday School Teacher October 2011- Present First Baptist Church, Johnston, IA Teaching a pre-written Sunday School curriculum to children 2 & 3 yrs old Monitoring and disciplining children Day Camp Counselor Summer 2012 Living History Farms, Urbandale, IA Working with groups of 10 campers, 1st 6th grade Teaching about Iowas history and farm heritage Facilitating and teaching arts and crafts activities Leading tours of the historical buildings and answering questions as needed Working with other camp counselors to create a fun, engaging environment for the campers

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Work Experience (continued)

Front Desk Receptionist Sept. 2010 May 2011 Drake University, Des Moines, IA Greeting students, staff, and visitors in the building and checking IDs Sorting mail into student mailboxes Checking out materials to students

Practicum Experience
Holy Family School, Des Moines, IA. ESL with Mrs. Julie Arreola Crestview Elementary, Clive, IA. Second Grade with Ms. Brooke Dey Crossroads Park Elementary, West Des Moines, IA. Third Grade, teaching Junior Achievement with Ms. Michelle Capobianco Maple Grove Elementary, Waukee, IA. Third Grade with Ms. Alissa Sheldon Callanan Middle School, Des Moines, IA. Sixth Grade, tutoring social studies Greenwood Elementary, Des Moines, IA. Third Grade, tutoring reading Hubbell Elementary, Des Moines, IA. Second Grade with Mr. Ryan Thole Monroe Elementary, Des Moines, IA. First Grade with Mrs. Patricia Sabata Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Spring 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2011 2011-2012 Fall 2011 Fall 2010

Activities and Organizations

Kappa Delta Pi Dec. 2012 Present Professional education fraternity that promotes excellence and recognizes outstanding contributions in education. Marching Band: Colorguard Captain Aug. 2005 Nov. 2013 Visual aspect of the Marching Band that accompanies the marching band at all home football games by marching and performing with flags and rifles Write and teach routines to members Coordinate practice times and teach field positions Recruit and train new members Contribute to the marching bands professional image Drake Outdoor Leadership Club: Secretary Jan. 2010 Present Plan and participate in outdoor activities and trips for Drake students Email members on meeting times and inform members of planned activities Plan itinerary for trips including: rock climbing, camping, biking, kayaking, skiing, and hiking