Ashley E. Peters206 Salem DriveIthaca, NY 14850

(941) – 224 – 5248Aepeter2@mail.usf.edu

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Engage students in a manner of learning which exerts their full potential. As a lifetime learner, I appreciate and wish to emulate those who teach with passion, creativity, and understand that not every student learns the same, but every student has the right to learn. EDUCATION: ∞ University of South Florida Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education Graduated May 2011Minor: Sociology GPA: 3.84

∞ Graduated Magna Cum Laude - USF May 2011 Requires a 3.8 GPA or higher

EXPERIENCE:

∞ JM Murray – Human Resources Assistant Sept. 2015 - Present Analyzing and generating reports from raw data Planning events such as meetings Keeping highly confidential information Responsible for orientation and all documentation

associated with new hires and terms for compliance

∞ Governors Charter Academy – 5th Grade Science Teacher Fall 2014 - 2015 Taught Science Curriculum according to NGSSS Used multiple experiments and labs to reinforce content Students were motivated by data on a weekly basis

∞ New Springs Schools – 5th Grade Teacher Fall 2013 - 2014 Taught all subjects using Common Core and Sunshine

State Standards in a Title I environment. Used multiple experiments, activities, and centers to

Engage students Stressed cross-curricular learning

∞ Community Charter School of Excellence - 5th Grade Teacher Fall 2011 to 2013

Taught all subjects to students in a Title I environment using Common Core Standards for both years.

Focused on center- based learning for math and reading. Proficient in implementing and analyzing data from assessments such as DRA, STAR Math, Star Reading, and running records.

∞ Crestwood Elementary – Final Internship 5th Grade Class Spring 2011

Actively taught reading, math, science, history, and Walk to Success. Participated in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), faculty meetings, trainings, and PLC meetings.

Other Professional – Related Experience:

∞ Social Science Statistics Teacher Assistant - USF Spring 2009 Responsible for knowing the material, planning and teaching study sessions, grading paper and attending each class while still attending my other college courses.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Feel free to ask me to about any of these training and others I have attended. ∞ Gifted Endorsement Classes (1) August 2013 ∞ Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Through Quality Questioning June 2013 ∞ CELLA Training February 2013

AWARDS AND HONORS: ∞ Suncoast Area Teacher Training Honors Program (SCATT) Fall 2010 – 2011 Attended workshops on multiple educational topics such as classroom management, marketing the classroom, cooperative learning, and the first days of school. ∞ Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Fall 2009 – 2011 Phi Sigma Pi gave me the opportunity to learn how to effectively run a meeting using Robert’s Rules of Order, partake in numerous volunteering activities, and work on time management skills.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: ∞ Urban Scholars Tutoring Program Spring 2009 Tutored elementary school students on Saturdays in multiple subjects ∞ Great American Teach In Fall 2009 Taught context clues and a reading strategy called Peripheral Reading to six middle school periods ∞ Relay For Life 2009 - 2010

Participated in an 18 hour event which raised money to find a cure for Cancer. ∞ Gandhi Day of Service 2009 - 2010 School wide event where groups take on different volunteering projects around the county. Took part in two beautification projects.