ASHLEY D.

LANCASTER
261 E. Carlson Ave Midvale, UT 84047, (801) 608-6408 ashleydeon14@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Masters in Educational Psychology December 2011
University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
B.A., Psychology May 2006
University of Wyoming Laramie, WY

CERTIFICATION
Elementary Education Teaching May 2011
 Passed Praxis II Elementary Content
 Social Service Worker # 6965828-3503, First Aid, CPR

EXPERIENCE
Uintah Elementary School, Salt Lake School District Aug. 2010-Present
Student Teaching Salt Lake City, UT
 Teach 3 grade class of 24 ethnically diverse students, including 3 students with ADHD, 3 students with
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speech impediments, and 1 student with Emotional Disturbances leading to an IEP.

 Assess literacy using DIBELS, running records, whole and small group reading intervention programs
focused on fluency and comprehension.
 Developed and implemented a classroom management plan that focused on preventative procedures
with supportive discipline measures that allow for student reflection.
 Implemented a community council approach to building the classroom team morale and focused on a
mutual respect for all students in the class.
 Introduced and integrated curriculum that allowed for arts, social studies, science, and yoga to be
interwoven into the CORE curriculum for reading and math.
 Attended SMARTBOARD training, and integrated technology into lessons to support the diverse learning
styles within the classroom.
 Follow Salt Lake School District pacing maps for both reading and math curriculum. Completed second
term report cards, and attended parent teacher conferences. Developed a positive and working
relationship with the parents in the classroom.
 Planned and implemented two service learning projects; Helping Hands, and Letter to our Senators.
 Trained in Advanced Word Study, Next Steps and Higher Steps. (Reading) Trained in K-3 Writing
Analysis.

Little Adventures Preschool, Canyons Resort Winter 2010-2011

State of Utah Division of Child and Family Services Feb. 2007-Feb. 2010
Child Protective Services Investigator Salt Lake City, UT
 Investigated child abuse and neglect.
 Communicated and worked with a multi-interdisciplinary team.
 Assisted community partners to help families receive services within the area and maintain optimum
functionality.
 Maintained proper case logs and documentations.
 Used culturally responsive models to interact with diverse populations.
 Attended court, shelter, and pre-trial hearings.
 Participated as part of a specialized sex abuse and domestic violence team.
 Continued training; Domestic Violence Training, Forensic Interviewing Training, Substance Abuse
Training.