Ashley J. McAvoy

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(631) 603-1319

ashleyjmcavoy@gmail.com

37 Sequoia Way 

Holbrook, NY 11741

EDUCATION

Brooklyn College

Student with Disabilities Extension         Anticipated May 2023

New York Institute of Technology, Westbury, NY           

Masters of Science in Childhood Education                      December 2021 

Bilingual Extension      

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Bachelor of Science in Health Technology and Management                            May 2013 Certification of Radiology Sciences               June 2014

Teaching and Learning with Technology Extension         Anticipated June 2024

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC         

Completed 66 credits towards Bachelors of Science in Biology


INITIAL NEW YORK CERTIFICATIONS

Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 ｜ 2022

Students with Disabilities:  ｜Anticipated May 2023


SKILLS & WORKSHOPS

  • NYS S.A.V.E 2021

  • NYS D.A.S.A 2021

  • Child Abuse Identification

  • FireSafety 2021

  • Autism Workshop (anticipated May 2023) 


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Daniel Street Elementary School                                                              Lindenhurst, NY

Permanent Substitute Teacher\                                                  Sept. 2022- Present

  •        Applied behavioral modifications for students with Autism, ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities

  •        Utilized technology in an engaging and meaningful manner using proper internet safety

  • Planned and taught students will specific modifications for I.E.P.s and English Language Learners

  • Utilized classroom behavior techniques to create a positive and conducive learning environment

  • Collaborated with mentoring teacher to promote engaging learning material for all students

  • Utilize calming strategies and positive behavioral interventions to support students’ emotional needs

  • Using data from iReady, Fountas & Pinnell, and running records, developed lesson plans to address learning gaps

  • Created effective lessons in all academic areas using interactive white board technology

  • Provided whole class and small group instruction in the absence of general, special education, and learning specialists including Literacy and AIS teachers


Forest and JFK  Elementary School                         West Babylon, NY

Permanent Substitute Teacher                                           April 2022- June 2022

  • Teachers College Reading and Writing Project 

  • Assumed the role of the classroom teacher, implementing instructional practices and developmentally appropriate modifications to meet the individual needs of students

  • Utilized classroom management techniques such as positive reinforcement

  • Collaborated with special education teacher, TA and aides to maintain and promote active engagement and learning

  • Encouraged and modeled empathy, kindness and leadership for a diverse group of students

  • Create targeted intervention lessons for small group instruction based upon the academic needs of students


Lindenhurst Union Free School District                                                                       Lindenhurst, NY

District Substitute Teacher                 January 2022- June 2022

  • Created effective differentiated lesson plans in all subject areas

  • Planned and taught students will specific modifications for I.E.P.s and English Language Learners

  • Collaborated with cooperating teacher and special education teacher to promote engaging learning material for all students

  • Utilize calming strategies and positive behavioral supports for behavior intervention

  • Address social-emotional concerns of adolescent students by modeling leadership

   

West Gates Elementary School                                   Lindenhurst, NY

Student Teacher, Grade 2 & 4, Inclusion                             September 2021- December 2021

  • Created effective lessons in all academic areas using white board technology

  • Facilitated reading and writing lessons for a student two grades below grade level

  • Collaborated with special education teacher, TA and aides to maintain and promote active engagement and learning

  • Encouraged and modeled empathy, kindness and leadership for a diverse group of students

  • Promoted higher level of thinking by using daily scaffolding techniques

  • Created and implemented instruction with Common Core Standards and NexGen Standards


E. M. Baker Elementary School     Great Neck, NY

Observation and Tutor, Grade 5       January 2021-May 2021

  • Collected data to properly assess an underperforming student while delivering specific instruction and evaluation for RTI

  • Collaborated with elementary teacher remotely to design engaging and effective instruction


Moriches Elementary School                                                                                     Moriches, NY

Observation, Grade 2&4                                 September 2019-March 2020

  • Assisted teachers in preparation of instruction and pulling students for direct instruction

  • Created and utilized strategies for students with I.E.P., behavioral needs, and English Language Learners


Center Moriches Middle School           Center Moriches, NY

Observation, Grade 6 Science           September 2019-March 2020

  • Observed and taught lessons designed to meet Next Generation Science Lessons

  • Incorporated technology and problem based learning into instruction to motivate and promote critical thinking amongst students


EMPLOYMENT 

Stony Brook Medicine           Stony Brook, NY Radiology Technologist                                                         September 2014-Present

  • Lead technologist while handling hectic and busy work flow, along with delegating responsibilities to fellow employees

  • Analytical problem solver with patient care and interaction with referring physicians and other medical care providers

  • Seasoned professional who understands the dynamics of medical imaging



References available upon request