Mindy Ashbaugh
Springfield
Summary
Classroom teacher with 28 years of experience. Hardworking and passionate, with strong organizational skills. Life long learner. Effective at using data and student observations to differentiate lessons and activities to meet student needs. Cultivates a classroom atmosphere that promotes positivity and respect, and builds positive relationships with students and families. Maintains accurate records and consistent parent contact. Works closely with teammates to ensure best practices are being employed. Willing to take risks and adapt. Is actively involved in school improvement through leadership roles and professional development. Has a thorough and in depth understanding of elementary curriculum and state learning standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
WCUSD#15, Sherman Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
- Created success criteria and assessment tools to evaluate student performance based on Illinois Learning Standards.
- Participated in creating a Standards Based Report Card building wide.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs such as UFLI, Handwriting Without Tears, Second Step, ABC Boot Camp, and Mystery Science .
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to foster the ideal kindergarten learning environment.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for a safe and trusted Kindergarten experience.
- Differentiated instructional strategies to accommodate student needs.
- Incorporated age appropriate play, flexible seating, and hands on experiences for kindergarten students.
- Utilized iPads for student learning and other technology for parent communication and data tracking including Seesaw, Lexia and Kahn Kids.
- Instructional Leadership Team member
Second Grade Teacher
WCUSD#15, Sherman Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2016
- Implemented classroom management improvements by utilizing the PBIS approach to foster positive classroom climate and student morale.
- Challenged students to set goals for both reading and math, and worked alongside them to meet those goals or adjust as necessary.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents and administration professionally and with tact.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process through parent math and reading nights in the classroom, parent guest readers, and parent volunteers.
- Worked with the second grade team to revamp our spelling curriculum which allowed for individualized spelling lists for students to meet their needs.
- Utilized iPads, Chromebooks and Google Classroom.
- Part of a literacy team to lead a schoolwide initiative to implement a new approach to teaching reading.
- Member of BLT and the PBIS team.
K-8th Grade School Librarian
St. Agnes
07.2001 - 06.2007
- Managed check-in and check-out of library materials and maintained accurate inventory of books and other materials.
- Created lesson plans for each grade level, K-8, on a weekly basis based on literature, author studies, fiction vs. nonfiction, and the Dewey Decimal System.
- Stayed current on all children's literature through book talks online, the IRC conference, etc.
- Developed policies and procedures for students to utilize the library during their assigned time as well as on an as needed basis.
- Worked closely with teachers to assist in any lessons or projects that the library could be of service to them for.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy including Chat and Chew, a book club for 5th-8th graders, Rebecca Caudill promotions and contests, bi-annual Scholastic Book Fairs, and a schoolwide, Read-In evening with guest readers.
Second Grade Teacher
St. Agnes School
07.1995 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with teachers in grades K-2, to ensure the skills taught built upon each other and identified gaps in curriculum.
- Implemented small groups for guided reading and utilized centers for classroom management during small group instruction.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Stayed current on new trends in education by attending professional development courses and local in-service trainings.
- Created a safe and fun atmosphere for students, involved parents in learning through parent nights, volunteer opportunities, and guest readers.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of St. Francis
05.1995
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
WCUSD#15, Sherman Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
WCUSD#15, Sherman Elementary School
07.2007 - 06.2016
K-8th Grade School Librarian
St. Agnes
07.2001 - 06.2007
Second Grade Teacher
St. Agnes School
07.1995 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of St. Francis
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
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