I am an educator with experience in leadership, learning management systems, learning theories, and in-person/virtual instruction. I have spent 7+ years in the K-12 industry showing growth in learner engagement, technology use, and communicating learning goals and feedback. I have proven success in data analysis, course development, curriculum design and writing, and digital learning tools. I would love to share my talent and skills with you!
My favorite thing to do is plan a trip, and then make that trip become reality. My family and I love camping and exploring state and national parks. I consider myself a lifelong learner. I love to read, participate in book clubs, and learn something new through a webinar or online class. When I'm not using my brain, I love to watch TV and swipe through TikToks of animals being adorable and funny, and people knocking my socks off doing amazing things.
· Learning Theories: Cognitivism |Behaviorism | Constructivism | Connectivism
· E-Learning: Google Suite | Canva | Microsoft Office Suite | Articulate 360 | Photoshop
· Learning Management Systems (LMS): JupiterEd, Google Classroom, Schoology, Teams
· Communications: Writing | Presenting | Providing and Accepting Feedback | Honesty
· Proficient in writing, listening, and speaking Spanish
Western Governors University
Master of Education in Learning and Technology
Relevant Coursework: Completed research project, using the ADDIE model, on the impact of professional development for kindergarten through 8th grade math teachers understanding of differentiated instruction in math.
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Arts in Education: Minor in Spanish Education
Relevant Coursework: Master the skills and internalize the information needed for teaching. Learn and practice the arts of teaching from its underpinnings to practical considerations.
2021 - Present
St. John's Academy
Virtual Spanish Instructor
2019- Present
St. Joseph Catholic School
Mathematics & Spanish Instructor
2012 - 2019
Devils Lake Public School
Instructor (Various Roles)
2015 - 2016
Benton's Musical Beginnings
Private Piano Instructor
2008 - 2010
SEI LLC
Team Lead - Technical Support
2006 - 2008
Swanson Health Products
Customer Support Representative
Coursera: UX Design - Currently Enrolled
Coursera: Data Analysis - Currently Enrolled
Mission: Possibile Why Conscious Inclusion Matters - Personify - 6/2022
Discussion led by Ashly Stewart with Scott Collison (Personify) and Maunda Land (Land Consultants) on why conscious inclusion is important for company culture and economics. Participants shared experiences of conscious inclusive decisions throughout their careers, how businesses and individuals can do better. Participants shared resources for further study.
Effective Data Visualization: Transform Information into Art - Design online course by Sonja Kuijpers - domestika.org 6/2022
Modules led by Sonja Kuijpers who walks the learner through her process of finding data, cleaning the data, and turning it into a visual art piece to be incorporated into a presentation or on display.
Differentiation in Math Classrooms - Catherine Benton - 3/2022
I created an asynchronous professional learning experience in which learners worked their way through 6 modules with videos, reading passages, samples and templates to understand what differentiation is, why it should be incorporated into math classrooms, and tools to help learners get started.
The Power of Our Words Book Study - UND Professional Development - 8/2021-2/2022
Offers practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and concrete examples on how to use your words in a positive learning community and increase learner engagement.
Teach With Tech Conference -TWTCON - 7/2021
75+ sessions on engaging and effective technology use in instruction
Build Thinking Classrooms Book Study - MS Math Teachers - 5/2021
An instructional strategy made up of 14 optimal practices for thinking create an ideal setting for deep learning to occur, and encourages critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving in a way that leaves learners engaged and in control of their learning.
GoGuardian Training - GoGuardian - 10/2021
This training covered the use and implementation of GoGuardian in our classrooms and school-wide. Practical exercises were completed, questions answered, and time to set up classrooms using GoGuardian was allotted.
St. Joseph Catholic School Educational Technology Training -Catherine Benton - 8/2020
I led this professional development on educational technology used within our school. I introduced teachers to Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Sites & Google Classroom. Learners were given job aids for themselves, students, and parents. Practical exercises were completed using all of the Google Suite applications. Other programs included in this training: SeeSaw, Zoom, Savvas, Houghton Mifflin, JupiterEd, Studies Weekly, Renaissance, and IXL.
Making Math Workshop Work - Middle School Math Man - 7/2020
Effectively use math workshop to engage and reach learners
Moving Math Forward Conference - The Moving Math Forward Team - 5/2020
Topics covered: deconstructing standards and intentional teaching, learning through discovery, virtual instruction, small groups simplified, hands-on instruction, How & Why to incorporate creativity into instruction, Making Intervention Instruction Work
Better at a Distance: Ending the Year Strong - Teach Better Academy - 5/2020
Strategies for making virtual instruction engaging and effective
Better at a Distance: The Grid Method + Remote Learning - Teach Better Academy - 5/2020
Mastery learning….get more info
Google for Education - Language Learning Network - 5/2020
How to use Google applications to make virtual language learning engaging and effective.
All About Zoom -Zoom - 3/2020
Presentation about Zoom, how to use it in an engaging and effective way during distance learning due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Steve Dunn Writing - Steve Dunn - 8/2018-5/2019
Multiple cohorts throughout the year in which learners were taught the Steve Dunn method for teaching writing to elementary age students. Student samples were reviewed throughout the year, and classroom observations and demonstrations of the Steve Dunn Writing Process were held.
Incorporating Native American Culture Into Your Classroom - National Museum of the American Indian - Oct/21/2017
Full day professional development at the National Museum of the American Indian. The presenter started by discussing the native american tribes in and around the United States and other facts and statistics about the native american population today. There were breakout sessions to discuss cultural appropriation, how to embed current and relevant native american culture and traditions into classrooms, and visiting museum exhibits to gain information on the topic.
SeeSaw PD in Pajamas - Seesaw - 2/2018
Professional development opportunity to incorporate SeeSaw into the elementary school classroom. The presenter began with an overview of the program, then discussed the application of the program in a variety of content areas and age levels.
PowerSchool - Powerschool - 8/2012
Professional development reviewing the various components and capabilities of PowerSchool. How to use the program, and opportunities to have questions answered in regards to the program.