Ashley Kopecky

[15731 Viewpoint Circle ] | [Montclair, VA 22025] | [703-801-0589] | [Kopeckam@pwcs.edu]

Objective
To obtain an elementary teaching position that uses modern technology methods to encourage
creativity and higher order thinking, as well as increases children performance.

Education
[Master of Arts in Elementary Education], [2012], [University of Phoenix]
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a cumulative GPA of 3.8
[Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with a Concentration on Education], [2010], [Ashford
University]
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a cumulative GPA of 3.7

Experience
[3rd Grade Teacher & Team Lead] | [PWCS Triangle Elementary] | [August 2012 Current
Position]

Assessing, recording and communicating student progress and potential in the classroom using
Prince William County Standards.

Implement reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school
reading programs.

Foster oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions and
book clubs.

Create and teach engaging math lessons and activities for guided math centers.

Employing a variety of teaching methods and materials designed to capture students' interest
and maximize individual learning.

Adapt curriculum to meet student needs by providing individual and small-group instruction
when necessary.

Encourage interactive learning by incorporating technology through various collaborative

projects.

Uphold a structured classroom environment in which children can learn respect for themselves
and others.

Maintained a functional and positive learning environment, enforcing and creating standards of
behavior.

Create lesson plans with high level of creativity and resourcefulness in accordance with county
and state guidelines.

Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school
administrators/staff.

Continually pursue professional development by attending educational conferences and

teacher training workshops.

[Long-Term Substitute] | [PWCS Triangle Elementary & Forest Park High School] | [Oct.
2008 June 2012]

Established and maintained an atmosphere conducive to learning in the absence of the regular
classroom teacher.

Prepared lesson plans to meet the needs of ESOL, SPED and gifted students

Participated in staff meetings, as well as attended grade-level planning meetings twice a week

[Student Teaching Experience] | [PWCS Triangle Elementary] | [January 2012 April 2012]

Used PWCS and state standards to plan lessons

Created, implemented and assessed all lesson plans for the following units: Poetry, Figurative
Language, Writing remediation, Geology, Oceanography, Probability, Data, Order of
Operations, Properties, American West, Canada and Mexico.

Conducted daily instruction in the classroom, co-teaching with my cooperative teacher

Collected assessment data and created groups for remediation and enrichment

Attended all staff meetings and grade-level team meetings

Certifications

Praxis I, Praxis II (Elementary Education), VCLA, VRA, Child Abuse Recognition Training,
Technology Training, SPOT Certified, Gifted Certified, Completion of over 40 ESOL Hours

Committees

Team Leadership Committee 3rd Grade Team Lead

Literacy Committee To help promote balanced literacy in the school

Math Focus Group 3rd Grade

Math Committee

Science and Technology Committee

Lavenders Fundraiser Independently organized and led the fundraiser for 4 years

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Boot Camp Committee After school tutoring program focused on reading and math

References

Mark Marinoble Principal at Cedar Point Elementary Marinoma@pwcs.edu

Kim Gardziel Principal at Triangle Elementary Gardzika@pwcs.edu

Amanda Broy Assistant Principal at Swans Creek Elementary Broyal@pwcs.edu

Ryan Osweiler IT Coordinator at Triangle Elementary Osweilrm@pwcs.edu

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