Ashlee N.

Jelks
● https://ashleenjelks.weebly.com -website ● a_jelks@yahoo.com -email

Education
● 2020-2021 GA Southern University Statesboro, GA Certificate of Library Science
● 2016-2018 The University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Ed.S Instructional Technology
● 2010-2011 GA College & State University Macon, GA MAT in Secondary English
● 2003–2007 GA Southwestern State University Americus, GA B. A Dramatic Arts

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS & ABILITIES

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Technology Liaison
 Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to develop instructional materials and multidisciplinary lesson
plans that integrate technology to help students develop and enhance their 21st century skills.
 Provides leadership, direction, and support in the use of technology through professional developments.
 Oversees the planning of technology initiatives in support of teaching and learning.
 Facilitates the implementation of technology standards at the local school level.
 Implements strategies for initiating and sustaining technology innovations and manage the change process in the school.
 Differentiates instruction including adjusting content, product, process, and learning environment based on readiness,
learning styles, interests, and goals.
 Coach and model the design and implementation of technology-enhanced learning experiences for teachers that
emphasize creativity and higher order thinking skills and processes.
 Work with school leadership to ensure equitable access and full utilization of technology for teaching and learning.
 Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery of technology related professional learning.
 Design, develop, and implement technology rich professional learning programs that promote digital-age best practices
in teaching, learning, and assessment.
Technology Team Member
 Attend trainings on various technology software programs.
 Train teachers and students on various technology software programs.
 Troubleshoot reported technical issues and/or concerns from teachers and students.
 Present and train teachers on newly discovered or purchased technology.
 Offer refresher and training sessions to teachers on technological software.

EXPERIENCE
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2017- Present English Literature Teacher Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School DeKalb County Public Schools
 Teach content through synchronous learning through Microsoft TEAMS.
 Lead online discussions of course material via Microsoft TEAMS.
 Develop and present comprehensive lesson plans, with a focus in grammar, poetry, Shakespeare, literary terms, and
creative writing.
 Develop standards based lesson plans, which work with Depth of Knowledge questioning as well as teaching.
 Implement various strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who will
be transitioning to post-secondary schools or the work force.
 Effectively maintain interest and provide an interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly hone learning skills.
 Institute positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handle challenging behavior
issues.
 Institute positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handle challenging behavior
issues.
 Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
 Provide a stimulating learning environment in which students can develop to their full potential.
  Serve as a role model through extensive participation in school activities.

2016- 2017 English Literature Teacher North Atlanta High School Atlanta Public Schools
 Taught 9 grade Literature to low level learners through differentiation and various learning styles.
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 Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans, with a focus in grammar, poetry, Shakespeare, literary terms, and
creative writing.
 Developed standards based lesson plans, which work with Depth of Knowledge questioning as well as teaching.
 Implemented various strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who
were transitioning from middle school.
 Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere that enabled students to significantly hone their
learning skills.
 Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging
behavior issues.
 Taught Communication Skills/ Reading Plus, a program that gives students the opportunity to increase their reading level
through reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
 Taught Common Core Standards based in order to prepare students for the State of Georgia End of Course Assessment.
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students.
 Provided a stimulating learning environment in which students were able to reach their full potential.
 Served as a role model through extensive participation in school activities.

2015- 2016 English Language Arts Teacher Alcovy High School Newton County Public Schools
 Taught Multicultural Literature through Springboard, which is the College Board's comprehensive instructional program
in English Language Arts.
 Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans, with a focus in grammar, poetry, Shakespeare, various literary
perspectives, and informational writing.
 Developed standards based lesson plans, which worked with Depth of Knowledge questioning and Common Core
Standards as well as teaching aligned with Springboard.
 Implemented various strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who
were about to transition to post-secondary schools or the work force.
 Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly hone in on their
learning skills.
 Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging
behavior issues.
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students.
 Provided a stimulating learning environment in which students were able to reach their full potential.

2013- 2015 Language Arts Teacher Conyers Middle School Rockdale County Public Schools

 Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans, with a focus in conventions, vocabulary, literary and
informational analysis, written ideas and content, and written organization.
 Developed standards based lesson plans, which worked with Depth of Knowledge questioning as well as teaching.
 Implemented various strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who
would be transitioning to high school.
 Effectively maintained interest and provided interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly hone in on their
learning skills.
 Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging
behavior issues.
 Taught Common Core Standards based in order to prepare students for the 8th grade Writing Test and the Criterion-
Referenced Competency Tests.
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students.
  Provided a stimulating learning environment in which students could reach their full potential.
 Served as a role model through extensive participation in school activities.
 Served as the team captain: communicated with parents, and kept track of parent/student communication with myself
and other faculty and staff.
 Served as the team instructional leader: kept track of student documents, set up conferences, changed/created schedules,
assisted with schedules for enrichment and intervention.
 Was a member of the Academic Power Period Team: created WICOR lesson plans for Language Arts enrichment and
intervention.

2011-2015 SAT/ACT Tutor Success Prep Atlanta, GA

 Taught high school students skills to master the reading, writing, and essay sections of the SAT/ACT, which prepared
them for getting into college.
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students.
 Provided a stimulating learning environment in which students could develop to their full potential.
 Served as a role model by helping students figure out their future.

2009- 2013 English Language Arts Teacher Salem High School Rockdale County Public Schools

 Developed and presented comprehensive lesson plans, with a focus in grammar, poetry, Shakespeare, literary terms, and
creative writing.
 Developed standards based lesson plans, which worked with Depth of Knowledge questioning as well as teaching.
 Implemented various strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who
were transitioning from middle school.
 Effectively maintained interest and provided an interactive atmosphere, enabling students to significantly hone in on their
learning skills.
 Instituted positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging
behavior issues.
 Also taught Read180/Study Skills, a program that gives students the opportunity to increase their reading level.
 Taught Common Core Standards based in order to prepare students for the State of Georgia End of Course Test.
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students.
 Provided a stimulating learning environment in which students could develop to their full potential.
 Served as a role model through extensive participation in school activities.
Certifications
Certificate of Library Media Science (Fall 2021)
Instructional Technology Leadership
English Language Arts Education 6-12
Dramatic Arts Education K-12
Gifted In-field

Summary of Qualifications

 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, CPS, Infinite Campus, Google Suite, It’s Learning, NWEA, and other technical
programs.
 Excellent organization and communications skills.
 Excel in meeting objectives in fast-paced environments through the use of independent action, prioritization, persistence, and
leadership skills.
 Highly knowledgeable in non-verbal and interpersonal communications.
 List of technological websites/programs I have used/taught

 Tutorial and questions websites:  Teacher-Student Interactive Programs:

1. Readworks.org 1. It’s Learning
2. Brain pop 2. Peardeck
3. Flocabulary 3. Nearpod
4. Khan academy 4. Microsoft Office 365
5. Usatestprep 5. Google Suite
6. Edgenuity 6. EdPuzzle.com
 Student/Teacher-Creation websites:  Reading lexile websites:
1. Weebly 1. Newsela
2. Zunal 2. Scholastic
3. Storybird.com 3. ReadingPlus
4. StopMotion 4. Readtheory.org
5. Pixtoon.com 5. CommonLit.com
6. Flipgrid  Other Technology:
7. Animoto 1. Socrative
8. Powtoon 2. KaHoot
9. Picktochart 3. Remind
10. Audacity 4. Quizizz.com
11. Screencastomatic.com 5. Illuminate.com
6. Paperrater.com
7. Wizer.Me