Ashleigh Curtis

(517) 281-3769
ashleighcurtis3@gmail.com
608 E Cass Street
Saint Johns, Michigan 48879
e-Portfolio: ashleighcurtisportfolio.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain a teaching position as a Autism Spectrum Disorder classroom teacher in Mid-Michigan.

Certification and Endorsements

Certification: Elementary Education K - 5
Endorsements: Learning Disabilities K - 12
Language Arts K - 8
Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12: Anticipated Summer of 2020

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education August 2014
Post-Bachelor Teaching Certification Internship Program May 2015
Masters of Special Education with specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder Anticipated May 2020

Teaching Experience
Durand Middle School, Durand, Michigan August 2015 – Present
Grade Level: 5th-7th Special Education

 Currently teaching English language arts to special education students using My Sidewalks by Pearson
 Co-taught with general education teachers in English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics
 Led initial, re-evaluation, and annual IEP meetings with guardians and IEP team
 Led manifestation and REED meetings regarding students’ IEPs
 Led monthly START meetings with parents and IEP team members for students with ASD
 Current caseload of 22 students that include students with ASD, EI, CI, SLD, and OHI qualifications
 Administrated the state M-STEP assessment and NWEA assessment
 Assessed students weekly using running records including AIMSweb and Basic Reading Inventory
 Differentiated instruction in all classrooms
 Accommodated student work for classroom and home
 School tutor for students out of school for an extended period of time
 Coordinator of the Student LINKS program
 Head coach for Special Olympics Unified Champion
 Substitute administrator for sporting events
 Previous head varsity coach for the competitive cheerleading team

Teaching Internship Experience

Pattengill Middle Years, Lansing, Michigan January 2015 - April 2015
Grade Level: 6th Special Education

 Taught literacy and mathematics to a diverse group of special education students

 Supported students in general education mathematics and literacy
 Assessed students daily using running records
 Differentiated literacy and mathematical lessons based on individual needs
 Co-Taught with general education teachers
 Lead IEP meetings and conferences with guardians and IEP team

Mt. Hope STEAM Elementary, Lansing, Michigan September 2014 - December 2014
Grade Level: 4th General Education

 Taught units in mathematics, literacy, social studies, science, music, art, physical education, and engineering
 Developed a variety of learning stations for mathematics and literacy
 Applied project based learning to core curricular areas
 Incorporated technology into students' learning daily
 Accommodated students with IEP's
 Differentiated instruction with higher order thinking

Teaching Related Experience

Fairview Elementary, Lansing, Michigan September 2013 - April 2014
Grade Level: 2nd General Education, Senior General Education Field Experience

Haslett High School, Haslett, Michigan September 2013 - November 2013

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Special Education Resource, Senior Special Education Field Experience

Clinton Country RESA, St. Johns, Michigan January 2009 - May 2009
Grade Level: Early Childhood Special Education, High School Field Experience

Professional Development
Anita Archer’s Reading and Writing Foundations March 2019
Special Olympics Unified Champion 2016, 2017, 2018
START Building Coach- SRESD 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 School Year
Teachers Learning Together 2017 School Year
CPR and First Aid August 2017
Presenter at Special Olympics Unified Champion August 2017
Reading Assessment Course through Baker College Spring 2017
IEP Online Writer: EdPlan February 2015
Creating Inclusive Excellence in Teacher Education February 2015
EdCamp Lansing January 2015
Educational Technology November 2014
I AM A Teacher Expo March 2014

Michigan State University Extracurricular Activities

Tomorrow's Educators for the Advancement of Multiculturalism (T.E.A.M.):
Graduate Student Advisor August 2014 – May 2015
Director December 2013 - May 2014
Social Events Coordinator September 2013 - May 2014
Active Member September 2012 – May 2015
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education April 2013- May 2014
Michigan State University Student Counsel for Exceptional Children September 2012 - April 2013