Ashley Keine 
email: ankeine1@cps.edu
website: www.ashleykeine.com
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Certification & Qualifications 
​Illinois Professional Educator License 
Principal, PreKindergarten - Grade 12
Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education), Kindergarten - Grade 9 

​Illinois Performance Evaluation - Teacher Evaluation     

Education
Master of Arts                                                                                                                                                                                    August 2016 - May 2018
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Major: Education Administration and Supervision 

Master of Arts                                                                                                                                                                                    August 2013 - 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

Educator Experiences
Assistant Principal, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools                                                                   July 2019 – Present
  • Implements monthly peer observation cycles to support math teaching and learning
  • Conducts monthly vertical collaboration meetings with math teachers Kindergarten through Grade 6
  • A member of Network 9’s Principal/Assistant Principal Advisory Council 
  • Leads the implementation of all digital curricula Kindergarten through Grade 6
  • Manages student scheduling and grading in Aspen, as well as all staff schedules
  • Has secured the Out of School Time grant the past six years and serves as the OST Lead
  • Fosters community partnerships with Friends of Shoesmith, Chicago Children’s Choir,  St. Paul and                                                              the Redeemer Church, Openlands, Hyde Park Art Center, Michigan State University, and My Very Own Library
  • Manages the tutoring cohort through Neighborhood Schools Program
  • Created sustainable systems for Parent Portal access and parent volunteer opportunities 
  • Serves as the Assessment Coordinator for all testing Kindergarten through Grade 6
  • Conducts teacher REACH evaluations 
  • Serves as the school’s Technology Coordinator and manages all assets through TipWeb
  • Experience with managing payroll and budget 
  • Manages all school social media platforms and the school website

Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools                                July 2016 – July 2019
  • Managed the planning and implementation of a 3rd-6th grade math intervention block
  • Led the Instructional Leadership Team to support the Continuous Work Improvement Plan 
  • Conducted monthly “New Teacher Workshops” to support teacher practice
  • Implemented attendance initiatives school-wide as a part of the School Attendance Team
  • Led the Professional Personnel Leadership Committee and vetted all new curricula and teaching and learning resources
  • Supported all social-emotional and behavioral tier I and tier II systems and structures school-wide

2nd Grade Teacher, Shoesmith Elementary School- Chicago Public Schools                                                                October 2010 – July 2016
  • Taught literacy and math using small group, differentiated instruction 
  • ​Created student learning menus to foster student ownership of task completion
  • Integrated a variety of instructional technologies within all units
  • Planned and implemented project-based units in all core subject areas
  • Served as a Positive Behavior Support coach for the school 
  • Participated in the planning and implementation of several school-wide events including Family Math Night,                                                      Family Literacy Night, Shoesmith’s Got Talent and Arts in the Garden
  • Teacher representative for the Local School Council and community group Friends of Shoesmith

Related Activities & Awards 
Michigan State University Mentor Teacher                                                                                                                             August 2012 – August 2016
  • Supported the planning and implementation of math and literacy units, classroom management                                                                        strategies and effective parent communication.
  • Facilitated a workshop to support securing a full-time teaching position

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
  • Created a school to home parent program to support literacy improvement 
  • Created a school-wide introductory music and physical education program
  • Took courses at the University of Cape Town to learn about South African Educational Systems