Professional Portfolio:
Ashley Cottle
Currently, I am in my Block 1 internship at Moravian Falls Elementary School in Wilkesboro, NC, working with a class of 3rd graders taught by Belinda Marino.
Prior to working in this classroom, I had my own class for the summer of 2015 when I worked with the Charlotte Freedom School Partners. During that time, I taught 2nd graders skills to improve their reading comprehension abilities.
Lastly, in my sophomore year of college in 2014, I was placed at Hardin Park Elementary School in Boone, NC for a field experience internship where I worked after school with 2nd graders to help them with their homework assignments.
Classroom Diversity
Growing up, I have always been in diverse classrooms whether that be diverse because of race/ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status. Because of that, I think my opinions and overall schema has been affected tremendously. Therefore, I would love to teach in a class filled with diversity so that my students can be exposed to cultures apart from their own and see things differently like I have since having that experience as a child.
The Bigger Picture
My overarching goal as an educator is to make my students feel proud of themselves and like they have accomplished something no matter how big or small the task is for them. I want them to realize how great they are and to embrace their intelligen, and I want them to fall in love with learning just like I have over my years of being in school.
My Background:
Career Goals
Skills
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CPR Certified as of June 2015
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First Aid Trained and Certified as of June 2015
Languages
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French (beginner)
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American Sign Language (beginner)
Teaching
Experience
Volunteer Experiences
Presbyterian Hospital Junior Volunteer
Summer 2011 - Fall 2012
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Delivered mail and flowers to patients
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Filed papers in volunteer services
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Cleaned the surfaces and appliances in volunteer services
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Sorted the mail in the mail room
International Baccalaureate Ambassador
August 2012 - June 2013
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Gave tours of my high school
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Attended the CMS Magnet School Fair to talk about the I.B. Diploma Program to parents and future students
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Attended a discussion panel with school district leaders to discuss ways to improve our high school I.B. Programs
Habitat for Humanity
Fall 2015
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Put siding up on the house
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Worked with large groups of people and discussed efficient ways to work together
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Learned how to use some construction equipment
Classroom Central
Spring 2016
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Created die-cuts and packaged them for sale
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Answered questions from teachers and various school staff members who came in to shop for school supplies
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Cleaned supply room
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Greeted teachers and various school staff members when they came in to shop.
Southeast Asian Coalition Phone Bank
Spring 2016
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Called Southeast Asians of all ages in the community to remind them to vote in the 2016 North Carolina Primary.
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Informed the people called about the population growth of Southeast Asians in NC.
The above button is a link to my Technology Resume that talks about my experience working with technology.