Ashley Swinney 

10097 Lakeshore Dr. Tyler, TX 75707 |979-255-0016 | [email protected] 

 
Certifications:   
Generalist 4-8 
Texas ESL Supplemental​ 4-8 
Eng Lang Arts & Read/Soc Studies 4-8 
 
Education:  
Texas A&M University 
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, 2009 
Lamar University 
Master of Educational Technology Leadership (in progress) 
 
Administrative and Leadership Experience: 
Technology Integration Specialist, Whitehouse ISD, 2017-Current 
● Provide on-campus instructional technology support for all teachers and students K-12. 
● Planned and provided professional development for individuals, small groups, and large 
groups. 
● Assisted classroom teachers with technology application in lesson delivery. 
● Collaborated with leadership team to ensure campus and district goals were met. 
 
● Assisted in planning for effective implementation of curriculum to ensure that technology is 
used effectively to meet student needs. 
● Researched and developed methods of academic standards and curriculum with effective 
technology-based teaching and learning strategies to improve student achievement. 
● Facilitated the school and division-wide technology integration effort in promoting 21st 
century teaching and learning skills. 
● Possessed the ability to work alone, with small and large groups of teachers and education 
community members. 
● Possessed the ability to articulate oral presentations and written reports and the ability to 
establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, administrators, and 
students. 
● Demonstrated ability to solve problems in an efficient and timely manner. 
● Cooperated with other staff members in promoting a positive organizational climate. 
● Individualized training for specific content areas weekly. 
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
● Demonstrated on a regular basis the use of technology in the classroom to improve teaching 
and learning. 
● Provided sustained, in-depth professional development for campus staff which focuses on 
the integration of technology and curriculum. 
● Monitored the use of instructional technology to ensure that resources and activities enhance 
rigorous academic content and the school’s mission. 
 ● Provided frequent feedback to staff members and administrators regarding instructional 
technology. 
● Provided direct support to the classroom teacher for the utilization of technology tools and 
resources to support instruction in the classroom. 
● Consulted and collaborated directly with teachers and curriculum team, and works with 
students for the purpose of modeling or demonstrating a lesson for a teacher. 
● Collaborated and assisted teachers in integrating appropriate technology tools in the 
curriculum to enhance teaching and learning. 
● Developed a rich library of curriculum-driven support materials and technology enhanced 
resources for grade levels and subject areas for teachers. 
● Assisted schools in developing and implementing short-term and long-term learning goals 
into school improvement plans to support student achievement objectives and proficiencies. 
● Encouraged learning activities that take advantage of computer networking capabilities, i.e., 
using and creating Internet resources. 
● Made continuous improvements in key processes, techniques, and procedures related to the 
instructional technology program. 
● Continually searched for, evaluated and implemented use of new instructional resources 
including software, websites and long-distance learning opportunities. 
● Exhibited a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be 
knowledgeable about the integration of technology into the curriculum and instructional 
program. 
● Performed other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as 
assigned. 
● Available to provide technology support as related to curriculum and instruction. 
 
Campus Instructional Technology Leader, Whitehouse Junior High, Whitehouse ISD, 2015-2017 
● Trained and supported teachers in the integration of technology to promote academic 
achievement. 
● Collaborated with leadership team to ensure campus and district goals were met. 
● Planned and presented multiple professional developments on instructional strategies using 
technology at the district and campus levels, as well as at TCEA. 
● Managed Chromebook labs to ensure the equitable and appropriate use of resources. 
● Managed digital signage to inform students, teachers, staff, and parents of important 
announcements and vocabulary. 
● Managed online testing drive. 
● Co-Founded Edcamp Cats See ​edcampcats.weebly.com​ for more information. I also manage 
the Edcamp Cats twitter page.  
 
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Hogg Middle School, Tyler ISD, 2014-2015 
● Served as the technology representative on the committee to select the adoption of the new 
Social Studies textbooks for the district / 
● Presented weekly technology training relevant to specific subject areas in PLCs. 
● Assisted classroom teachers with technology application in lesson delivery. 
● Worked collaboratively with the District Instructional Technology Specialist to provide 
professional development for teachers. 
● Demonstrated the professional and personal characteristics and ability to function in the role 
of an instructional technology coach, teacher leader, and professional development specialist 
for the curriculum and instruction division. 
 ● Assisted in planning for effective implementation of curriculum to ensure that technology is 
used effectively to meet student needs. 
● Researched and developed methods of academic standards and curriculum with effective 
technology-based teaching and learning strategies to improve student achievement. 
● Facilitated the school and division-wide technology integration effort in promoting 21st 
century teaching and learning skills. 
● Possessed the ability to work alone, with small and large groups of teachers and education 
community members. 
● Possessed the ability to articulate oral presentations and written reports and the ability to 
establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, administrators, and 
students. 
● Demonstrated ability to solve problems in an efficient and timely manner. 
● Cooperated with other staff members in promoting a positive organizational climate. 
● Individualized training for specific content areas weekly. 
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
● Demonstrated on a regular basis the use of technology in the classroom to improve teaching 
and learning. 
● Provided sustained, in-depth professional development for campus staff which focuses on 
the integration of technology and curriculum. 
● Monitored the use of instructional technology to ensure that resources and activities enhance 
rigorous academic content and the school’s mission. 
● Provided frequent feedback to staff members and administrators regarding instructional 
technology. 
● Provided direct support to the classroom teacher for the utilization of technology tools and 
resources to support instruction in the classroom. 
● Consulted and collaborated directly with teachers and curriculum team, and works with 
students for the purpose of modeling or demonstrating a lesson for a teacher. 
● Collaborated and assisted teachers in integrating appropriate technology tools in the 
curriculum to enhance teaching and learning. 
● Developed a rich library of curriculum-driven support materials and technology enhanced 
resources for grade levels and subject areas for teachers. 
● Assisted schools in developing and implementing short-term and long-term learning goals 
into school improvement plans to support student achievement objectives and proficiencies. 
● Encouraged learning activities that take advantage of computer networking capabilities, i.e., 
using and creating Internet resources. 
● Made continuous improvements in key processes, techniques, and procedures related to the 
instructional technology program. 
● Continually searched for, evaluated and implemented use of new instructional resources 
including software, websites and long-distance learning opportunities. 
● Exhibited a strong foundation in pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be 
knowledgeable about the integration of technology into the curriculum and instructional 
program. 
● Performed other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as related to the position and as 
assigned. 
● Available to provide technology support as related to curriculum and instruction. 
 
 
Teaching Experience: 
7th Grade English and Reading Teacher (On-level and PreAP), Whitehouse Junior High, 
Whitehouse ISD, 2015-2017 
● Collaborated successfully with grade level team of Reading and English teachers to ensure 
student success 
● Planned and executed intervention for students based on data through DMAC 
● Utilized technology resources such as SMART Board, iPads, Chromebooks, Google Apps for 
Education, and much more to successfully engage and motivate student learning and 
achievement 
● Written and received 3 grants to earn 12 Chromebooks and 21 iPads to use in my classroom.  
● Awarded Innovator of the Year from the Whitehouse ISD Education Foundation. 
 
 
6​th​ Grade World Cultures and 7​th​ Grade PreAP ELAR Teacher, Hogg Middle School, Tyler Middle 
School, 2013-2014 
● Served as interim department chair. 
● Worked cooperatively within PLCs. 
● Adopted a class of 7th Grade PreAP ELAR students when their teacher left in September. 
● Integrated a variety of instructional strategies to generate student interest. 
● Tracked and evaluated student progress in class by using student observations and data from 
formative and summative assessments 
● Maintained positive relationships with students and parents while holding students to high 
standards 
 
7​th ​ ELAR and 8​th​ Grade ELAR and History Teacher, Bullard Middle School, Bullard ISD, 2010-2013 
● Served as history department chair. 
● Supported new History teachers in instructional strategies, student engagement techniques, 
and formative assessments tools  
● Created ELAR camps for review of skills for STAAR testing.  
● Rolled out the new one-to-one program with Macbooks  
 
Coaching Experience: 
Assistant Varsity Softball Coach, Bullard High School, Bullard ISD, 2012-2013 
● Recruited new team members.  
● Built a positive environment for student athletes.  
● Mentored student athletes.  
● Communicated with parents and community.  
●  
Pom Squad Assistant Director, Bullard Middle School, Bullard ISD, 2011-2013 
● Co-created the Pom Squad program  
● Organized tryouts, camps, and practices.  
● Organized and assisted in fundraising.  
● Communicated with parents and community. 
● Maintained positive relationships with students while instilling responsibility and team pride.  
 
 
Other Relevant Experience: 
Co-Teach/Tutor/Long Term Substitute, Stephen F. Austin Middle School, Bryan ISD 2009-2010 
● 6​th​, 7​th​, and 8​th​ grade AVID and 6​th​ grade World Geography 
● Provides supplemental instruction in an 8​th​ grade Social Studies and 7​th​ grade Language Arts 
classroom 
 
Major Presentations: 
● February 2018- ​Not Your Mama’s Formative Assessment​, TCEA 
● February 2018- ​iMovie Making Madness,​ TCEA 
● September 2017- G ​ Suite Superheroes Part 2: Forms, Classroom, Sites​, IMCAT 
● September 2017- G ​ Suite Superheroes Part 1: GMAIL, Drive, Calendar, Hangouts, Keep​, IMCAT 
● September 2017- H ​ oly Chromebooks, Batman​, IMCAT 
● June 2017- T ​ echstravaganza​, Whitehouse ISD 
● June 2017- G ​ oogle Academy, ​Whitehouse ISD  
● June 2017- T ​ he Magnificent Seven​. iPadaloozaEastTX 
● April 2017- ​Edcamp Cats Presentation w ​ ith Randi Dunn. Whitehouse Junior High and Brown 
Elementary.  
● February 2017- ​Motivating Students with Memes, Mobile Devices and Movement. T ​ CEA 
● January 2017- D ​ OK (Depth of Knowledge) and Technology​. Whitehouse Junior High Faculty 
training. 
● October 2016- G ​ etting​ ​Googly with Google Forms. ​Whitehouse Junior High Faculty training. 
● August 2016- T ​ -TESS Goal Setting, Lesson Plans, & Organizational Matters. ​Whitehouse Junior 
High Faculty training 
● August 2016- i​ Movie Making Madness. ​Whitehouse ISD District Technology Training.  
● August 2016- S ​ MART Game Creation. ​Whitehouse ISD District Technology Training. 
● July 2015- ​Tech Tool Box for Writers. T ​ yler ISD Technopalooza 
● July 2015- ​Getting Googly. T ​ yler ISD Technopalooza 
● February 2015- B ​ reaking the Boundaries of Learning: Augmented Reality, QR Codes, and Skype 
Scavenger Hunt​. TCEA Austin 
● August 2014- N ​ ew Teacher Orientation Training​. Tyler ISD 
● June 2014- ​Technopalooza. T ​ yler ISD 
● February 2014- ​SMART Game Creation. T ​ CEA Austin 
● February 2014- ​iMovie Making Madness. ​TCEA Austin 
● December 2013- i​ Movie Making Madness​. ITIC Richardson 
● August 2012- M ​ acbook Basics​. New Teacher Training. Bullard ISD 
● August 2011- ​Macbook Basics​. New Teacher Training. Bullard ISD 
● 2012-2017: TCEA Member