ASHLEY SHERROD, M.A.

EDUCATION 
 
 
Objective 
 

To obtain a position where I can utilize my Child Development/Education degrees and Educational Leadership knowledge to 
positively contribute to the lives of families and children. 
 
Credentials and Licenses 
 

Administrative Services Credential California 

Preliminary Current 
 
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential California  
Authorizations: Grades Twelve and Below (R2M) and ELA1 Current 
 
Educational Leadership Virginia 
Endorsement: Administration and Supervision, Pre-K – 12 Current 
 

Postgraduate Professional License Virginia 

Endorsement: Elementary Education Pre-K – 6 Current 
 

Education 
 

Longwood College of Professional Studies Whittier College Whittier College 

Educational Leadership, August 2019 Master of Arts, Education, May 2014 Bachelor of Arts, Child Development, May 2011 
GPA 4.0 ​Education Courses, GPA 3.94 Major- Child Development, GPA 3.91 
Master of Arts, GPA 3.77 Minor- Anthropology, GPA 3.88 
Minor- Spanish 
 

Honors and Awards 

 

Lakeview Teacher of the Year, Colonial Heights Public Schools, 2020 

Nominated for Lakeview Teacher of the Year, Colonial Heights Public Schools, 2018 
Graduate Studies- Cum Laude, 2014 
Outstanding Achievement and Performance in Student Teaching, 2012-2013 
Undergraduate Studies- Cum Laude, 2011 
Service to Children and Families Award, Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College, 2011 
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Child Development, 2011 
Member of Delta Phi Upsilon, National Honor Society in Childhood Education, 2010-2013 
 

Administrative and Additional Leadership Experience 

 

Colonial Heights Public Schools ​Colonial Heights, VA 

 

COVID-19 Division Wide 5th​ ​Grade Math Module Team Captain (created first module example/coordinated team efforts) 2020 
 

Educational Leadership Internship (360.5 hours)     2018-2019 

Internship served in: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Central Office, Community   
 

Professional Development Fair Co-Coordinator and Presenter 2019 

 

Attendance Administrative Aide 2018-2019 

 

After School Remediation Program Coordinator, Grades 3-5 2019-2020 

 

SOL Boost Coordinator, Grades 3-5 2019-2020 

 

Curriculum Developer- Co-Developed the 5th​ ​ Grade Writing Local Alternative Assessment 2017-2018 
 

Summer Technology Institute Presenter (Professional Development for colleagues) 20​16-2018 

 

Translation Services (English/Spanish) 20​15-2019 

 

Teaching Experience 
 

Lake Elsinore Unified School District Lake Elsinore, CA 

 

Railroad Canyon Elementary; 3rd Grade Teacher 2020-2021 

 
 
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Lakeview Elementary; 5​ Grade Collaborative Teacher  2015-2016 & 20​17-20​20 
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Lakeview Elementary; 1​ Grade Collaborative Teacher  20​16-2017 
 

Tussing Elementary; Pre-K Summer School Teacher 

 
2017-2019 
Tussing Elementary; Pre-K Summer School Paraprofessional 
 
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ASR and SOL Boost Teacher, Grades 3-5 20​15-2018  
 
Whittier City School District ​ Whittier, CA 
 
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Andrews Elementary School; 4​ Grade Student Teacher ​2013 
 
Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College​ Whittier, CA 
 
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3​ Grade Teacher/2​ Grade Mentor Teacher 2​ 013-2014 
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2​ Grade Teacher 2​ 012-2013 
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2​ -3​ Grade P.M. Program, Teacher 
 

Preschool Teacher 2​ 011-2012 

 

4​th​ Grade Practicum Teacher 2011 

 

Summer School Staff Member, Various Positions 2008-2014 

 
Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College Whittier, CA 
 

Graduate Teaching Fellow/Teacher Assistant ​2009-2011 

 

Undergraduate Teaching Fellow/Classroom Assistant ​2007-2009 

 
Volunteer Work and Fieldwork 
  
Whittier College/Broadoaks Children's School of Whittier College Whittier, CA 
 

Classroom Participant Observer, Classroom Assistant 2011-2012 

 
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Reading/Writing Tutor, Kindergarten and 3​ Grade ​Fall 2011 
 

Whittier High School Whittier, CA 

 
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Classroom Assistant, 9​ -12​ Grade Mathematics Classroom 2010 - 2011 
 

Lydia Jackson Elementary School Whittier, CA 

 

Physical Education Teacher 2010 

 
Special Skills 
 

Bilingual/Biliterate: English and Spanish 

Able to adapt to fast changing situations and make crucial decisions in line with school policies 
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills 
Building strong student, teacher, and community relationships 
Collaborative Planning and Teaching- Extensive training and experience (2007-2020) 
Working with children with special needs and mild disabilities 
Supervising/Mentoring work-study students and college students during fieldwork (2011-2014) 
Training fellow colleagues/Presenting Professional Development/Leading Instructional Teams/Developing Modules  
Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Google Suite, Office 365, Canvas 
Using web-based materials and software to create interactive learning experiences/Distance Learning Teaching Experience  
 
Research 
 
Master of Arts Thesis:​ ​A Thesis submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education 
at Whittier College, Spring 2014. 
 

Title: ​Perceptions of Administrators, Teachers and Students on Collaborative Teaching in the General Education Setting. 
 

Copy available upon request. 

 
Professional Development 
 
Canvas Training for LEUSD Employees Lake Elsinore, CA 
​August 2020 
 
Women Education Leaders in Virginia Annual Conference Charlottesville, VA  
March 2020 
 

Family Engagement Institute, presented by Ron Mirr  Portsmouth, VA 

May 2019 
 

Mastering Performance Assessments, presented by Jay McTighe and Chris Gareis.  Hampton, VA 
November 2017 
 

VA Autism Meltdowns in Children and Adolescents: Practical Strategies for Prevention, Intervention Richmond, VA 
and Postvention by PESI Inc.  November 2017 
 

Intel® Teach Elements Project-Based Approaches, by Jane Kurczak. Richmond, VA 

July 2016 
 

“Using Rubrics to Effectively Assess Students' Alternative Assessment,” by Chris Gareis, Ph.D.  Chesterfield, VA
  April 2016 
 

“Designing Effective Alternative Assessments,” by Eric Carbaugh, Ph.D.  Chesterfield, VA 

March 2016 
 

A comprehensive listing of career development courses are available upon request. 

 
References 
 

Patrick Neuman, Ed.D.  804) 524-3435 

Colonial Heights Public Schools, Principal 
 
Haidee Napier 804) 898-1708  
Colonial Heights Public Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction (Retired, 2020) 
 
Amanda Pelter 804) 921-0438 
Colonial Heights Public Schools, Assistant Principal 
 
Lori Recatto 951) 253-7510 
Lake Elsinore Unified School District, Principal 
 
 
Additional references available upon request.