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Ashley Martinus
15001 178th Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 21!28"!952 #$ail: $artina4%$ail&'vsu&edu
(lassroo$ )lo': ***&$rs$artinus+lo'&*ord,ress&-o$ .nline Port/olio: ***&$rs$artinus&*ee+ly&-o$ Objective To obtain a teaching position where I can utilize best practices to reach every student, everyday. Credentials State of Michigan Certified Elementary Teacher K-5 Certified for Grades 6-8 in a Self Contained Classroom Education Grand Valley State University August 2012 Bachelor of Arts Degree Major in English Language Arts, minor in Elementary Education Teaching Experience New Era Christian School August 2012- June 2014 Third and Fourth Grade Teacher Designed and implemented curriculum to meet the diverse needs of a split class. Incorporated researched based teaching practices including brain gym, whole-brain learning, collaboration, project based learning and multiple intelligence theory into daily curriculum. Utilized technology in the classroom through multiple modalities and functions to promote learning. Created an RTI model for learning in the classroom through grouped lessons as well as individualized differentiation. Motivated students to create a caring classroom community through positive discipline and relationship building activities. Grand Haven Christian School 4 th Grade Student Teacher January 2012 - April 2012 Implemented the common core standards to design curriculum. Developed curriculum and worked with a community of teachers to plan daily activities, as well as thematic units. Nelson Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Assistant September 2011 December 2012 Collaborated with other teachers to implement best practices for all students. Utilized the RTI model to differentiate instruction for all students. Relevant Experience Middle School Youth Group Leader and Preschool Third Grade Large Group Leader Grand Haven Covenant Life Church September 2008 Present Girls on the Run Coach Muskegon County March May 2014 Technology Committee member for West Michigan Christian Schools August 2012 June 2013 Kids Hope Mentor Mary A. White Elementary, Grand Haven, MI August 2009 June 2011
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