Ashley L. Freije

2435 Joust Dr. Greenwood, IN 46143     765-337-4423     alfreije@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic instructor with a strong desire to help students engage with history in new and exciting ways. Committed to creating an environment of open discussion and questioning to engage students in upper level thought processes.

Education

Post-baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation, Social Science (5-12)                Anticipated May 2014

     Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism. Minor in United States History                                         May 2011

     Indiana University Bloomington, IN

Certification

Indiana Department of Education                                                               Anticipated May 2014

Historical Perspectives, Economics, Government and Citizenship, Journalism               Grades 6-12

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher, Southport High School, Indianapolis, IN                     January 2014-April 2014

·       Nominated for February Teacher of the Month

·       Taught classes in United States History and Economics. Assisted with blended government classes

·       Worked with Special Education Department to accommodate several students with IEPs

·       Provided alternative material to ELL students and worked with school interpreter to administer exams

·       Integrated SmartBoard technology into every lesson

·       Attended weekly professional development meetings to increase College and Career Readiness in students

·       Encouraged parental involvement through email communication notifying parents of exceptional student work

Tutor/ Teacher Assistant , McCutcheon High School, Lafayette, IN       July 2007 – August 2007

·       Assisted former teacher in unofficial capacity with grading and classroom management

·       Tutored students in United States History

Other Experience

Barista, Starbucks, Lafayette, IN and Greenwood, IN                         September 2011-Present

•      Peer trained new employees teaching them the skills and information to become successful baristas
•      Gained the  ability to relay product information to customers.
•      Received consistently high reviews for job performance and job skill

Barista, Target, Lafayette, IN                                                      April 2006 – September 2011

•        Peer trained coworkers.
•       Acquired effective communication and customer relation techniques
•       Received consistently high reviews for job performance and job skill