Ashley Cornelius: Licensure/Certification Education
Ashley Cornelius: Licensure/Certification Education
Ashley Cornelius: Licensure/Certification Education
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania Middle Level Math, English, and History Education Anticipating June 2021
EDUCATION
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Bachelor of Science, Middle Level (4-8) Math/History Education May 2021
Minor in Psychology
Cumulative QPA: 3.62/4.0 Major QPA: 3.98/4.0
Honors/Academic Awards
Dean’s List with High Distinction (Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020)
Dean’s List (Spring 2019)
Dean’s Scholarship
Leo Stevenson Scholarship
Ron and Diane Anderson Scholarship
Lambda Epsilon Delta Education Honorary
Study Abroad
Civilization and Literature, Greece and Italy May-June 2019
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching, Franklin Area Junior High School, Franklin, PA August-October 2020
Developed ten-day unit plan on graphs and functions for eighth-grade math
Effectively used the Smart Board for each lesson
Incorporated Google Forms and Google Sheets into lessons
Created an exam for students in general education and an adapted exam for students with special needs
Designed review games, such as Graphing Jeopardy and Math Bingo, for students to develop greater
understanding of content before their tests
Collected, organized, and graded assignments weekly to put in the gradebook
Held students accountable to turning in their assignments by making a list of the assignments that each
student needed to complete
Completed Mental Health First Aid training to assist students who may needed guidance or support
Student Teaching, Grove City Hillview Elementary School, Grove City, PA October-November 2020
Developed two nine-day unit plans, one on Colonial Regions, and one on Colonial Life for fifth-grade
social studies
Implemented various sources of technology throughout lessons, such as YouTube videos, Padlet,
Nearpod, Google Forms, Google Slides, and Kami to enhance student learning experience
Learned to effectively use and organize Google Classroom
Graded assignments daily
Demonstrated flexibility by adapting lessons from class to class to better fit the needs of students and
emphasize key ideas
Childcare Teacher, Boardman United Methodist Pre-School, Boardman, OH May 2018-Present
Teach children ranging from ages six weeks to twelve years approximately thirty hours each week in the
summer and winter
Practice appropriate classroom management skills such as positive/negative reinforcement and
positive/negative punishment when necessary
Administer first aid skills when necessary
Develop young children’s critical thinking skills through questioning and reading
Encourage learning in children through play and creativity
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5 Grade Social Studies Field Experience- Grove City Hillview Intermediate School- Grove City, PA Nov. 2019
Led fifth grade social studies class in a series of lessons on regions of the United States
Utilized PowerPoint on a Promethean Board to effectively convey information to students
Assisted fellow pre-service teachers and students during their lessons
Created engaging activities and mnemonic devices for students to learn content
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5 Grade Science Field Experience- Sandy Creek Elementary School- Franklin, PA April 2019
Led fifth grade Science class in a series of lessons on the water cycle and climate
Modeled science processes and concepts through experiments and demonstrations
Collaborated with fellow pre-service teachers to create an engaging unit for students
4th Grade Math Field Experience- Grove City Christian Academy - Grove City, PA April 2019
Taught 4th grade math class about adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators
Created a themed lesson for the class around the classroom’s theme of the ocean
Coordinated with fellow pre-service teacher to construct an interesting lesson for students
Tutoring Experience- Grove City Middle School, Slippery Rock Middle School (Grove City, PA) Oct.-Dec. 2019
Tutored students, grades 6-8, with homework for Grove City and Slippery Rock Middle Schools
Encouraged students to work hard and efficiently on their schoolwork
Motivated students to trust in their abilities
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Chaplain- Grove City College Softball Team Nov. 2019-present
Serve as Chaplain to lead the team spiritually and mentally
Encourage teammates to grow in faith together
Arrange and lead team Bible study
Support teammates in mental health
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Principles of Coaching Class, Grove City College Jan. 2020- May 2020
Learned the best methods of coaching to reach all types of athletes
Developed a coaching philosophy
Understood how to handle specific issues as a coach
Learned how to encourage athletes to set goals
NCAA Career in Sports Forum Participant, Virtual May 2020
Learned about various careers in the world of athletics
Learned strategies for effectively coaching a sports team
Collaborated with fellow athletes from colleges around the country as part of the Student-Athlete Task
Force to decide on topics of interest for the forum
Discussed strategies for effectively leading and coaching a team with fellow athletes