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Ashley Keine 
email: ankeine1@cps.edu
website: www.ashleykeine.com

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Objective
To obtain a full-time teaching position that values a unified environment where lessons are centered around hands on, minds on activities that engage students and bring out their best personal and academic potential.

Certification
Type 03- Illinois Elementary Provisional Teaching Certificate

Type 39- Illinois Substitute Teaching Certificate 

Education
Master of Arts                                                                                                                                                                                    May 2009-August 2015
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Educational Technology

Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude                                                                                                                                          August 2005- May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Major: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Mathematics & Geography

Teaching Experiences
2nd Grade Teacher at Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools                                                                August 2010 – Present
·  Create and implement integrated units that encompassed all four core content areas
·  Differentiate teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students
·  Use various online programs such as IXL, LEXIA, ST Math, Raz Kids, and Science4us
·  Currently the acting Technology Coordinator for the building
·  Designed, created, and maintain the school’s website
·  Confidently use iPads, laptops, Smartboard, and other technology devices as instructional and learning tools
·  A member of the Instructional Leadership Team
·  Positive Behavior Support coach for our school
·  Implement and maintain CHAMPS expectations within the classroom
·  Teacher representative for the Local School Council and our community group Friends of Shoesmith
·  Participated in planning and executing several after school events including Family Math Night, Family Literacy Night, Curriculum Night, Shoesmith’s Got Talent, and Art in the Garden
·  Regularly attend Network 9 Literacy leadership professional developments

Related Activities & Awards 
Michigan State University Mentor Teacher                                                                                                                               August 2012  –Present
·  Collaborated with other fellows across the district towards enhancing educational STEM initiatives
·  Conducted a technology professional development for colleagues on using iPads as educational tools
·  Explored, created, and shared STEM projects within the classroom and beyond

MSU-WIPRO STEM Fellowship                                                                                                                                                            July 2014 –July 2105
·  Collaborated with other fellows across the district towards enhancing educational STEM initiatives
·  Conducted a technology professional development for colleagues on using iPads as educational tools
·  Explored, created, and shared STEM projects within the classroom and beyond
·  Presented at the 2015 American Educational Research Association conference

Nominated for the Golden Apple Award                                                                                                                                               November 2014

Most Student Growth (K-2) in Reading and Math on NWEA                                                                                                 August 2012- June 2015

Internship Experience
Teacher Intern at Shoesmith Elementary School                                                                                                                 August 2009 – May 2010
Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Tracy Walker – 3rd Grade
·  Created a unit plan in all four core subjects using balanced Literacy, Everyday Math and FOSS curriculum that helped enhance the ideas and concepts and connect them to the real world.
·  Co-planned meaningful lessons in all four core subjects that pushed students to think critically about subject matter.
·  Used a Smartboard to bring technology into the classroom with interactive activities and lessons.
·  Worked with the Metro Fair and Math Fair Committee to create a school wide fair that highlighted students’ innovative work and helped promote interest in Mathematics and Social Studies.
·  Taught an after school programs with Reading Workshop to reinforce and maintain students’ Literacy skills.
·  Led in Parent-Teacher Conferences and had many interactions with parents throughout the year.
·  Implemented classroom management techniques with positive motivation, whole class community building, and personalized behavior plans.

International Teaching Experience
Teaching Internship - Study Abroad Program – Cape Town, South Africa                                                                         July 2009-August 2009
·  Taught in a 2nd/3rd grade classroom at Cafda Primary with instruction in both English and Afrikaans.
·  Planned and taught inventive lessons in a challenging environment with minimal resources.
·  Created a supportive parent program for Literacy improvement in the home.
·  Created a school-wide introductory music and physical education program.
·  Lived with a host family and attended the University of Cape Town to experience the values, customs and environment of the area.
·  Studied a variety of courses about the structure and culture of the South African education system.

Professional References
Letters of Recommendation available upon request

Sabrina Gates- Principal, Shoesmith Elementary 
·  Phone number: (773) 535-1765
·  Email: slgates@cps.edu

Nicole Neal- Assistant Principal, Shoesmith Elementary  
·  Phone number: (773) 535-1764
·  Email: ndneal@cps.edu

Ashley Hobson- teaching colleague, Shoesmith Elementary 
·  Phone number: (773) 629-9881
·  Email: alhobson@cps.edu

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