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Ashley L.

Huygens
302 Combine Court • Richlands, NC 28574 • 724-858-9477 • Huygens.Ashley@gmail.com

Education
Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education: Science Concentration
Degree Conferred: December 2012 | Cumulative GPA: 3.6 | Cum Laude
East Carolina University Greenville, NC
Add on Licensure: Academically Intellectually Gifted
Licensure Conferred: July 2017 | Cumulative GPA: 3.25

Professional Experience
VIPKid Beijing, China
Independent Contract – ESL Teacher
Implemented VIPKIDs curriculum on an online platform to students ages four to twelve living in China. Utilized interactive PowerPoints.
Provided feedback to parents and other educators after each lesson to enhance student outcomes.

Onslow County Schools – Stateside Elementary Jacksonville, NC


4th grade Teacher
August 2014 – Present
Planned differentiated lessons aligned with Common Core and Essential Standards to meet individual learning styles of the
students. Integrated technology to introduce, reinforce, and extend mastery of concepts. Strengthened positive classroom
behaviors. Held high level of communication among school community. Led professional development training on PBIS with
ClassDojo. Served in leadership positions as the AVID Coordinator and Math Counts Coach as well as National Elementary
Honors Society Committee Member. Actively participated in Project Based Learning and Digital Citizenship workshops.

Private Tutor Jacksonville, NC


March 2013 - Present
Assisted students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work
on study skills. Goal reached by reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating and organizing
ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems using various strategies.

5th and 6th Grade Science Teacher Moon Township, PA


August 2013 – July 2014
Planned and organized meaningful lessons and activities. Utilized ASSET Science kits. Incorporated positive classroom
management strategies. Enforced STEM teaching and learning, as well as daily responsibilities. Great consistency,
communication, and feedback among students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Participated in parent teacher
conferences, in-service days, and IEP meetings offered by the district. Taught a web-page development class during an after
school program. Designed team webpage at www.5-6propelmontour.weebly.com
One on One Learning Connellsville, PA
Tutor
January - May 2013; First Grade
Trained in delivering high-quality instruction while maintaining and meeting the high standards set by One on One Learning and the
state. Implemented effective strategies to enhance learning and assist students to reach their full potential. Gained professional
development skills through tutoring ethics, differentiated instruction, behavior management, and effective strategies for teaching
math and reading.
Bullskin Township Elementary School Connellsville, PA

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Student Teaching
August - December 2012; Sixth Grade
Exhibited promptness, punctuality, and professionalism. Participated in Individualized Education Plan meetings, in-service professional
development days, and parent conferences. Enforced classroom and time management. Prepared and completed concise daily lesson
plans with the use of differentiated instruction and 21st century technology to meet the Common Core standards and diverse learning
needs. Assessed students formally and informally through different data driven techniques. Maintained open communication with
faculty, administration, and parents.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Primary School Belmopan, Belize, C.A
Short Term International Student Teacher
May 2012; Fourth and Fifth Grade
Gained understanding of multicultural pedagogy while studying abroad. Worked with Standard Three, which is comparable to students
at the fourth and fifth grade level in the United States. Enforced classroom management. Instructed from a standardized-based
curriculum. Administered several informal assessments during the course of my study. Held great communication among advisor,
administration, and faculty.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Pittsburgh Coraopolis, PA


Mentor
August 2009 - April 2010; Second Grade
Created an environment conducive for student success in language, mathematics, hygiene, and personal concerns at home.
Volunteered in partnership with school personnel to provide tutoring and special needs for children. Communicated and collaborated on
a regular basis with faculty in regard to the progresses made and modifications needed to better suit the need of students.

Other Experience
Shallenberger Pools Inc. Connellsville, PA
Sales Associate
May 2010- Present
Assisted customers with purchasing products, chemicals, and equipment for swimming pools. Conducted water analysis tests to
effectively determine procedures for eliminating problems and concerns. Designed business webpage at
www.wix.com/shallenberger/shallenberger. Scheduled service calls. Maintained stock and regular inventory of parts, chemicals, and
other pool supplies.

Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA


Computer Lab Assistant
September 2011- April 2012
Oversaw that all computer equipment and software was being used according to lab regulations. Replenished supplies. Provided
assistance for users with Macintosh and Windows technology software and other related concerns.

College and Community Activities, Leadership, and Honor Societies

• School Level AVID Excellence 2015 – • National Society of Collegiate Scholars


2016 Onslow County Schools • Renaissance Award
• Nominee for AVID Teacher of the Year • Undergraduate Presidential Award
2016 • International Teaching Experience
• Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Certificate
Society in Education; Founding • Dean’s Leadership Award
President, Alpha Zeta Omicron Chapter of • Distinguished Student Elementary
Robert Morris University Education
• Student Pennsylvania State Education • Endowed Scholarship Elementary
Association; Vice President Education
Communications Coordinator • Who’s Who Among Students in American
• Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority; Alumnae Universities & Colleges
Collegiate Chairmen; Social Chairmen • Dean’s List
References and E-portfolio upon request
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