ASHLEY CHRUMKA chrumka.ashley@gmail.com​
// chrumkaashley.wordpress.com // @inspirelilminds Personal Statement: ​
Critical educator who will utilize Michigan State’s Graduate Certificate in Educational
Technology in conjunction with my personal teaching philosophy to promote student and teacher learning CERTIFICATION Michigan Professional ​
Elementary​
Certificate ● Endorsement in Self Contained General Education Kindergarten through Grade Eight, July 2009
● Endorsement in Mathematics Kindergarten through Grade Eight, July 2009 EDUCATION Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan - Educational Technology Certificate Program - July 2015 21 graduate credits University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan - Bachelor of Arts - May 2009 Major: Elementary Education Minors: Mathematics, Fine Arts
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE Grade Four Teacher - Detroit Country Day Junior School - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan - Aug 2010 – Present Designed and implemented instruction guided by Common Core Created a classroom climate that developed cooperative learning, communication skills, honesty,
responsibility, and critical thinking Collaborated with grade level teachers to design lessons, exams, and research projects Delivered instruction in all subject areas Integrated SmartBoard technology into lessons Administered Northwest Evaluation Assessment Provided detailed feedback to parents through online resources, conferences, and report cards
Organized community-centered field trips that extended curriculum outside the classroom
Coordinated Continental Math League and Michigan Math League contests for grades three through five
Designed and implemented end of the year hands-on Math Camp to reinforce key grade four concepts
Developed after school programs for students grades three through five
Math Teacher - Detroit Country Day Junior School - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan - Oct 2009 - June 2010 Executed math instruction guided by Common Core for grades three through five ●
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Focused on problem solving and algebra connections
Developed an independent study format for classroom instruction
Facilitated after-school mathematics extracurricular activities
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Student Teacher – Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary - Ann Arbor, Michigan - Aug 2008 – April 2009 ● Presented lessons in all subject areas for a grade four classroom ● Collaborated with mentor teacher daily to design lessons and discuss effective teaching strategies ● Designed units in language arts, reading, mathematics and social studies to supplement curriculum
ASHLEY CHRUMKA chrumka.ashley@gmail.com​
// chrumkaashley.wordpress.com // @inspirelilminds TEACHER LEADERSHIP
Curriculum Leadership Council - Elementary Division Guide - Detroit Country Day - June 2015
Math Committee Leader - Detroit Country Day - Jan 2013 - Present
Technology Committee Member- Detroit Country Day - Nov 2012 - Present
Independent Schools Association of Central States Committee - Detroit Country Day - Sept 2012 - Nov 2013
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Conferences Attended
Constructing Modern Knowledge - Manchester, NH - July 2015
Daily 5, Math Daily 3, and CAFE Intensive Workshop - Wheeling, IL - April 2014
Association of Independent Michigan Schools - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan - 2012, 2013, 2014
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - April 2012
Independent Schools Association of Central States - Detroit, Michigan - Nov 2011
Math in Action - Allendale, Michigan - Feb 2011
VOLUNTEERING Social Committee Chair - Detroit Country Day Junior School – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan – Aug 2012 – Present
Math Invitational Volunteer - Detroit Country Day School - Beverly Hills, Michigan - Jan 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Mathematics Laboratory Tutor - University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Michigan - July 2009 - Aug 2009
Dog Walker - Royal Oak Animal Shelter - Royal Oak, Michigan - June 2011 - Aug 2011
RELATED EXPERIENCE Counselor - Camp Mirage – Plymouth, Michigan – July 2007 – Sept 2007 ● Provided instruction in construction of CO2 cars and model rockets
● Transitioned into other camps that emphasized sportsmanship, teamwork and self-confidence REFERENCES Sharon Deighton
Tara LaBarre
Marlenn Maicki
Lisa Zimmerman