Ashley Wilson

awilson@sputnam.k12.in.us

EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, 2020

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 2017

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certification, 2020
High Ability License Addition, 2019
Professional Educator’s License – Elementary Generalist 2017
Suicide Prevention, 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Central Elementary, Greencastle, IN
General Education Teacher, 2017- present
4th Grade, 5th Grade
 Taught standards-based, age-appropriate lessons that prepared students for ISTEP and NWEA
 Adapted and differentiated lessons for High Ability and special education cluster classrooms
 Incorporated technology into the classroom by using one-to-one Chromebooks, Google sites, and
Promethean boards
 Coached the 4th & 5th grade Math Bowl Team
 Sponsor for the elementary environmental club (F.E.E.T. Club)
 Collaborated with the Technology Team to identify technology standards and how they are addressed
within classrooms
 Member of the High Ability Steering Committee
 Completed professional development to create more rigorous assessments that allow students to self-
assess their understanding

Central Elementary, Greencastle, IN

Student Teacher, Spring 2017
Fourth Grade
 Continuously taught, reflected, and modified skills by providing students with original lessons,
homework assignments, and assessments
 Adapted and differentiated lessons for high ability students and students with disabilities
 Prepared students for ISTEP and NWEA testing by closely aligning state standards with instruction and
incorporating tools such as Study Island to improve test preparation
 Collaborated with homeroom teacher to provide enriching material that aligned with state standards and
the corporation’s curriculum
 Attended professional development and other seminars to improve quality and effectiveness of teaching
 Incorporated lessons using Chromebooks, Promethean boards, Google classroom, and other technology
in a new 1-to-1 classroom setting
 Assessed student learning with assessments such as the Rasinski Fluency scale and Fountas and Pinnell
Running Records
Poston Road Elementary, Martinsville, IN
Pre-Service Teacher, Fall 2016
First Grade
 Assisted classroom teacher in maintaining classroom management
 Created and taught a four-day Social Studies unit that aligned with state standards
 Led small groups during reading and writing units
 Implemented use of technology, such as iPads, in the classroom to create interactive lessons

Rogers Elementary, Bloomington, IN

Pre-Service Teacher, Spring 2016
Kindergarten
 Created developmentally appropriate lessons for math and science instruction
 Assessed students informally using a variety of tools and assessments
 Assisted students during class time in order to ensure their understanding of the lessons

Kabwende Primary School, Rwanda, Africa

Reader’s Theater Instructor, Summer 2015
Fourth & Fifth Grade
 Adapted to a new culture and experienced life as a minority
 Collaborated with a co-teacher to create English-rich lesson plans devoted to Reader’s Theater
 Implemented English instruction to enhance students’ English vocabulary skills
 Collaborated with Rwandan staff to ensure optimal development of English skills
 Produced a successful Reader’s Theater performance after ten days of lessons and instruction
 Addressed the Rwandan book famine and low literacy rates by distributing books to students around our
Rwandan community

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Monroe County United Ministries Daycare, Bloomington, IN
Teacher’s Aide, Fall 2015-Winter 2016
Pre-K
 Assisted homeroom teacher in day-to-day management of classroom and children
 Engaged children in developmentally appropriate activities and lessons
 Provided emotional, developmental, and physical care to children
 Maintained positive communication and relationships with parents and staff

Poston Road, Martinsville, IN

Volunteer, Fall 2016
 Assisted staff in the annual Family Night Chili Dinner
 Served chili and dessert to families from within the community
 Assisted the music teacher with the student music concert
 Interacted with local families

Monroe County YMCA, Bloomington, IN

Swimming Instructor, Fall 2014-Fall 2015
 Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for students ages 3-12
 Engaged children in water play and other activities to get them excited to be in the water
 Assisted in skills instruction and demonstration for different swimming techniques
 Provided constant supervision of students’ safety and safety procedures within the pool