Ashley Kling

ak Elementary and Mathematics (K-8) Teacher

Experience
Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Godfrey-Lee Elementary School
August 2017-December 2017
Observed highly effective teachers for preparation to take
control of the classroom
Co-planned with my cooperating teacher daily as well as
planned individually
Executed the lessons planned by co-teaching and teaching by
myself
Practiced, and modified my classroom management plan Summary
Built meaningful relationships with students, parents, and staff Enthusiastic, student-
Experienced and learned how to manage a classroom with centered teacher with
diverse students (racially diverse, academically diverse, excellent leadership and
mentally diverse} communication skills.
Attended staff and grade-level meetings as well as contributed Cultivates trusting
to the meetings. relationships with
students, parents, teachers,
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant and administration.
Griffin Elementary School Believes in student-led
January 2017-April 2017 learning and environment.
Learned from experienced, highly effective teacher while I Has 2+ years in education
observed her teaching. field
Planned, executed, and assessed math, reading, science, and
writing lesson plans as part of my responsibility to Grand Valley Personal Information
State University. Address
Led whole group instruction. 29590 Cotton Rd.,
Met one-on-one with students, as well as small group. Chesterfield, MI 48047
Teacher Phone
Discovery Days Learning Center (585)-242-4545
February 2015-Present
During the summer (June-August): Email
o Planned and executed lessons to prevent summer slid- msashleykling@gmail.com
back.
o Lessons included math, science, and reading Website
o Planned 3 field trips per week. I contacted, scheduled, and ashleykling.weebly.com
confirmed all field trips in a professional manner.
o Field trips included: Bland ford Nature Center, Mud Lake Skills
Farms, GVSU PBS Station, Roller Skating, Dune Rides.
During the school year (September-May):
o Planned and executed after school activities for after
school care
o Assisted toddler and pre-school teachers and helped
students with gross and fine motor skills, reading, and
socializing.
Sunday School and VBS Teacher (Volunteer
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
September 2009-July 2014 Skills
Taught pre-school to second grade
Followed given curriculum, but added extra activities I prepared CPR and First Aid
Learned classroom management while teaching at Immanuel Certified

Internship MS Office-Expert
Anna Mae Burdi Early Childhood Center knowledge of the entire
January 2013-April 2013 suite (word, excel, etc.)
Learned management skills for teaching young students
Learned how teachers create lessons focused around Co-Teaching
kindergarten standards
Learned to establish positive relationships with students, parents, Leadership
and teachers
Creative Student
Engagement
Education
Classroom Management
Grand Valley State University Interactive Teaching
Major: Elementary Education, Mathematics Style
Minor: Elementary Certification
August 2014-December 2017 Successful
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Mathematics Communicator
Relative Courses: Diverse perspectives on Education, Music-Art-
Theatre for Elementary, Teaching Elementary Education Health, Effectively work with
Move-Dance-Learn PE Elementary Education, Teaching parents
Language Arts, Integrated Life Science for K-8, Integrated
Physical Science for K-8, Social Studies for Elementary Teachers Problem Solving
Clubs: GVSU Dance Marathon, CRU
Dean list student for seven consecutive semesters starting Fall Adaptability
2014
Time Management
Macomb Community College
General Studies Flexibility
Associates of Science
August 2011-May 2014 Determined and
Partook in the Early College of Macomb Program while attending Focused
High School
Received full ride scholarship for 64 college credits
Dean list student for six consecutive semesters starting Fall 2011
References

Connie Halloran
Retired Kindergarten Teacher, Griffin Elementary School
Teacher Assistance Cooperative Teacher
(231)-670-2418

Erin Kapolka
Fifth Grade Teacher, Godfrey-Lee Elementary School
Student Teacher Cooperative Teacher
(616)-446-6461
ekapolka@godfrey-lee.org

Ann DeYoung
Student Teacher Field Coordinator, Grand Valley State University
Professor and Student Teacher Field Coordinator
(616)-477-3508
deyounann@gvsu.edu

Kell Joliffe
Owner, Discovery Days Learning Center
Employer
(616)-257-0443 (Work)
(616)-710-9818 (Cell)
hr@discoverydayslc.com

Lori Barr
Certified Teacher and Assistant to the Director, Discovery Days Learning Center
Co-Worker
(616)-299-0273
Lbarrbarr2277@gmail.com

Karen Reincke
Lead Family Life Minister, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Sunday School Teacher Leader, Family Friend
(586)-286-4231
kreincke@immlutheran.org

Kelly Herbon
Resource Room Teacher, Masonic Heights Elementary School
Employer (Babysitting), family friend
(586)-610-3416
kherbon@lsps.org

Please visit my online portfolio at ashleykling.weebly.com. Letters of recommendations can

be found on my online portfolio or by request.