Ashley Craig CV

ASHLEY
CRAIG
Instructional Designer
DETAILS PROFILE
ADDRESS The foundation of my career is building relationships and inspiring

7220 Greenwood Dr others to lead a path of divergence when developing programs and
Cleveland, 77328 services for learning. Every individual comes to you with unique abilities
United States and interests, so providing a safe and inclusive environment steers
the learning path. In addition, I aim to guide, affirm, and listen to my
PHONE learners by recognizing their potential and learning styles by sharing,
(832) 247-5137 delivering, and incorporating innovative practices.
EMAIL
arcraig2@outlook.com
EDUCATION
SKILLS Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed., Houston

University of Houston
Microsoft Office Suite Jan 2019 — Dec 2020
Specializations in Learning, Design, & Technology

Customer Service
Graduate Certificates, University of Houston

Management Skills Houston
Aug 2019 — Jul 2021
Data Analysis
• Designing & Developing Educational Graphics (Aug. 2020)
• Online Teaching and Learning (Aug. 2020)
Database Management • Educational Multimedia (Aug. 2020
• Disability Support (July 2021)
Effective Team Leader

Bachelor of Science, Sam Houston State Huntsville
University
Administrative Skills
Sep 2006 — Dec 2008
Communication Skills Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Special Education
Diploma, Texas City High School Texas City

Creative Problem Solving
Aug 2000 — May 2003
Design Thinking
Flexibility and Adaptability

LINKS CERTIFICATION
E-Portfolio State Board for Educator Certification

Jan 2014 — Present
Unboxed Learning Course
Texas Educator Certificate

Unboxed Learning Toolbox
• Generalist (EC - 4)
Educational Social Justice Blog • Special Education (EC - 12)
Project • English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC - 12)
Digital Image Project

Mental Health First Aid
Sep 2020 — Sep 2023
COURSES
Collaborative, Consultation & Coaching,

University of Houston
Jun 2021 — Jul 2021
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Special Education Coordinator/Chair, Houston

Meyerland PVA Middle School Houston ISD
Aug 2015 — Jul 2019
• Customized the development of instructional practices/services to

increase student performance in core academic areas.
• Coordinate the review and analysis of building-level test results
and lead in the development of departmental plans to address
areas in need of improvement.
• Work with teachers and the building principal to identify
curriculum needs and suggest ways to update and modify
curriculum design, strategies, and materials.
• Support the Office of Special Education Services’ goals, objectives,
operational procedures and act as program advocate within the
building.
• Act as liaison between administrators and faculty/staff to facilitate
educational programming for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate campus ARD/IEP committee meetings and monitor
the implementation of ARD/IEP decisions, graduation plans,
transition services, and instructional testing.
Advanced Line Therapist, Early Autism Rock Hill, SC

Project Inc
Oct 2014 — Jun 2015
Conducting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children
ranging from the age of 2 to 10 years of age who are at-risk or diagnosed
with Autism in residential and clinical settings.
Instructional Director, Houston Home of Tomball

Hope
May 2013 — Jul 2014
• Constructing a non-profit organization from the ground up

for young adults with Autism by designing the program and
day-to-day operations.
• Developing an instructional curriculum for building
self-sufficiency and community-based instruction outings.
• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the staff and clients.
• Collaborate and strategize with the client's guardian(s) to
assist in the transition to post-secondary educational learning
opportunities.
Substitute Teacher , Step-by-Step Christian Tomball

School
Mar 2014 — Jun 2014
Assigned to work in the absence of a regular teacher to aid students in

understanding a subject matter, as well as to provide skills required for
programmed lessons and purposeful training for the classroom he/she
is assigned.
Lead Teacher, The Children's Courtyard Woodlands
Jan 2013 — Jun 2013
• Develops lesson plans based on the curriculum and philosophy of

the daycare center
• Communication with parents is a crucial component of daily
responsibilities as the teacher who develops lessons based on
each child’s capabilities and works to meet their cognitive,
emotional, physical and social needs
Lead Self-Contained Special Education Houston

Teacher, Shadowbriar Elementary Houston
ISD
Jan 2009 — Jun 2011
Structured Learning Class (SLC): 3rd, 4th, 5th-grade specialized

classroom for severe to moderate students with Autism
• Design and implement curriculum and lesson plans for all subject
areas based on IEP goals and objectives for each student as well
as conducting state assessments.
• Advise parent/adult student of their rights per procedural
safeguards and transfer of parental rights
• Oversee SLC teacher and paraprofessionals duties along with
responsibilities and it's effectiveness within the structured
classroom layout, behavior management, and data collection.
• Serve as liaison with school staff and mentor to new teachers.
• Participate in all aspects of the IEP annual review process and
provide student development reports to the ARD committee.
In-Home Trainer, Houston ISD Houston
Oct 2010 — Jun 2011
In-home Training & Parent Support
• Conducting in-home training and support to families with

children with Autism.
• Assisting parents with behavior management, structured
environment, personal health, and social skills in the home and
community.
Summer Special Education Teacher, Houston

Houston ISD
Jun 2010 — Jul 2010
Social Skills Summer Program
• Training middle school inclusion students with Autism and

Asperger’s daily interaction social skills by role-playing, social
stories, and real-life experiences.
• Students worked on life and social skills that they may have
needed to become more independent by emerging the students
in community-based instructions.
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
Veteran Spouse Network V-SRG Leader
Feb 2021 — Present
Council for Exceptional Children Professional

Membership
Jan 2009 — Present
Houston Federation of Teachers Professional

Membership
Aug 2015 — Jul 2019
Student Council for Exceptional Children, SHSU

Secretary
Jan 2007 — Dec 2008
Sigma Kappa Omega, Co-Rush Chair SHSU Beta

Chapter
Jan 2008 — Dec 2008
Best Buddies, Treasurer/Membership SHSU

Coordinator
Aug 2007 — May 2008
RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Special Education Recognition for Meyerland PVA

Outstanding Performance, May 2019 MS, Houston ISD
Outstanding Performance given by Office of Special Education

to acknowledge and recognize the campus special education
department.
Campus Recognition for Innovative Meyerland PVA

Practices, March 2019 MS, Houston ISD
Development of individualized accommodation tracking charts and

digital delivery method to campus staff servicing special education
students.
2010 Summer Conference, Session Shadowbriar ES,

Presenter Houston ISD
Presentation: Effective classroom management and structural format

to reduce over stimulation for student with Autism.
Special Education Teacher of the Year 2009 Shadowbriar ES,

Houston ISD
Selected as campus staff for outstanding performance throughout the

school year.
Nominated for College of Education Sammy Sam Houston

Award 2008 State University
These awards recognize an outstanding student from each college that

is nominated by faculty within that college, and are chosen by their
respective dean.
President's Honor Roll for Spring 2008 Sam Houston

State University
Dean's List of Academic Honors for Spring Sam Houston

2007 State University
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ASHLEY

ADDRESS The foundation of my career is building relationships and inspiring

SKILLS Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed., Houston

Specializations in Learning, Design, & Technology

Graduate Certificates, University of Houston

Effective Team Leader

Communication Skills Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Special Education

Diploma, Texas City High School Texas City

Flexibility and Adaptability

E-Portfolio State Board for Educator Certification

Texas Educator Certificate

Digital Image Project

Collaborative, Consultation & Coaching,

Special Education Coordinator/Chair, Houston

• Customized the development of instructional practices/services to

Advanced Line Therapist, Early Autism Rock Hill, SC

Instructional Director, Houston Home of Tomball

• Constructing a non-profit organization from the ground up

Substitute Teacher , Step-by-Step Christian Tomball

Assigned to work in the absence of a regular teacher to aid students in

Lead Teacher, The Children's Courtyard Woodlands

Jan 2013 — Jun 2013

• Develops lesson plans based on the curriculum and philosophy of

Lead Self-Contained Special Education Houston

Structured Learning Class (SLC): 3rd, 4th, 5th-grade specialized

Oct 2010 — Jun 2011

In-home Training & Parent Support

• Conducting in-home training and support to families with

Summer Special Education Teacher, Houston

Social Skills Summer Program

• Training middle school inclusion students with Autism and

Veteran Spouse Network V-SRG Leader

Feb 2021 — Present

Council for Exceptional Children Professional

Houston Federation of Teachers Professional

Student Council for Exceptional Children, SHSU

Sigma Kappa Omega, Co-Rush Chair SHSU Beta

Best Buddies, Treasurer/Membership SHSU

Special Education Recognition for Meyerland PVA

Outstanding Performance given by Office of Special Education

Campus Recognition for Innovative Meyerland PVA

Development of individualized accommodation tracking charts and

2010 Summer Conference, Session Shadowbriar ES,

Presentation: Effective classroom management and structural format

Special Education Teacher of the Year 2009 Shadowbriar ES,

Selected as campus staff for outstanding performance throughout the

Nominated for College of Education Sammy Sam Houston

These awards recognize an outstanding student from each college that

President's Honor Roll for Spring 2008 Sam Houston

Dean's List of Academic Honors for Spring Sam Houston

References available upon request

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