Ashley Parrales 19128 Wheatfield Drive Germantown, MD 20876 301-466-8793 parralam@dukes.jmu.

mu.edu Montgomery County Education James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a minor in Elementary Education (Humanities/Social Sciences concentration) May 2013 Masters in Elementary Education (pre-k-6) Anticipated May 2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0 Education GPA: 4.0 PASSED Education Tests: Praxis 1, Praxis 2 (Elementary Education: Content Knowledge), VCLA( Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment), RVE (Teaching Reading for Virginia Educators). Education Internships/Volunteering: Practicum at Waynesboro City Public Schools, Berkeley Glenn Elementary School (2nd grade) Fall 2013-Present *Student teaching begins January 2014 Practicum at Rockingham County Public Schools, McGaheysville Elementary School (1st grade) Spring 2012 Taught small group creative art lesson in relation to unit on hibernation Taught a read aloud lesson to class of first graders Led reading groups, administered running record and literacy assessment Worked with students to improve reading comprehension Provide individual and group assistance to students Put together a case study of a child and analyzed data and observations Taught mini lessons using SmartBoard Practicum at Augusta County Public Schools, Clymore Elementary School (4th grade) Fall 2012 Taught a hands-on elapse time math lesson using manipulatives and interactive note-taking Created an anticipatory guide to teach a reading comprehension lesson to two 4th grade struggling readers Worked to improve reading levels of two students throughout the semester (sight word practice, reading practice etc.) Taught a Social Studies interactive note-taking lesson to a class of 20 students Taught a science camouflage lesson to small groups of 2nd graders Created assessments to evaluate progress of students (exit slips, discussion, show it if you know it etc.) Stepped in to teach a science lesson to group of 20 students when my cooperating teacher was not able. Administered weekly fluency assessments with students Leveled books and created book bags to meet the needs of each individual student Provided administrative (i.e grading, organizing, copying) type assistance as needed. Lead & assist teacher with small group activities and worked individually with students as needed Acted as a mentor, constantly interacting with the students during lunch and recess. Montgomery County Public Schools, Waters Landing Elementary School (4th grade) Winter break 2012, 2013 Lead & assist teacher with large and small group activities and worked individually with students Performed running records and reading assessments with children Provided administrative assistance (i.e. filing, organizing, grading) Harrisonburg City Schools, Spotswood & Waterman Elementary (K, 2nd, 4th grade) Fall 2010-Present Volunteer during math and reading time of the day, taught Smart Board math mini-lessons Help instruct English Language Learners relying on my knowledge of Spanish language to communicate

Volunteered each week at an afterschool literacy program Prepare snack, keep classroom organized

Other Relevant Experience: Graduate Assistant at Educational Technology Media Center September 2011- Present, James Madison University Monitor front desk and answer questions for Professors and Education Students Manage circulation processes and check in/check out of library books and technology Proficient knowledge of Smart Boards Knowledge of IPAD educational apps Attended classroom technology workshops (Proficient with Weebly Website tool, Prezi Presentations, and Kidspiration) Proficient use of technology including: flip cameras, Ipads, digital cameras, microphones, laminating machine etc. Lead Teacher/Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School June-August 2012, June-August 2013 Gaithersburg, MD Lead teacher for pre-k class. Taught Accelerated Science to pre-k and kindergarten classes. Step in as a substitute for permanent teachers Provide supervision on field trips Help prepare resources for the classroom Provide consistent coverage to a classroom for opening or closing during the summer program First Year Orientation Guide August 2011, James Madison University Responsible for facilitating a week long Freshman Orientation agenda to a group of 35 first year students Facilitate group discussion, scheduling and events Act as a mentor for the first year students throughout the year Child Development Mentor Fall 2007- Spring 2009, Seneca Valley High School, Montgomery County Create, prepare, and teach developmentally appropriate lessons to pre-school children Complete evaluations and observations of preschoolers Create a case study of a child and analyze data found Relevant Coursework 7 years of Spanish classes (Understand Spanish and basic conversation skills), Foundation of Exceptionalities, Classroom Management and Professional Collaboration, Teaching Writing, Life Span of Human Development, Literacy and Society, Studies in Literacy, Kappa Delta Pi Webinars: Classroom Mgmt. (Sept 2012) Teaching Tips for new teachers (Feb 2013) Awards/Honors 90 Clock Hour Teaching Certification (Early Childhood Development) Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Fall 2011-Present Presidents List: Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2013 Deans List: Fall 2009, Spring 2011, Fall 2011 Madison Writing Award, Spring 2011 University Program Board Book Scholarship, Spring 2011 NCATE Interviewee, Spring, 2012 Other Professional Experience BAE Systems Human Resources/Talent Acquisition Intern Rockville, MD, May- August 2010, 2011 Chicken Out Rotisserie Customer Service Representative Germantown, MD, June 2008-August 2009