Mrs. Ashley Fonteno M. A.
Instructor of English
EDUCATION:
Doctorate in Educational Leadership/In Progress as of August 2014
University of Houston – Clear Lake (Houston, Texas)
Master of Arts /Literature
Certificate in Professional writing
University of Houston – Clear Lake (Houston, Texas) May 2011
G.P.A 3.4
Bachelor of Arts /Literature
University of Houston - Clear Lake (Houston, Texas) May 2009
Associate’s degree /Liberal Arts
Houston Community College - Central (Houston, Texas) August 2005
Incarnate Word Academy College Preparatory for Girls (Houston, Texas) August 2002
RESEARCH INTERESTS: Writing across the Curriculum, Inadequate Preparation for College by High Schools, Gender Segregation in Schools, Race Segregation in Schools
TEACHING INTERESTS: English Composition I and II, Formal Poetry, Drama, Creative Writing, Professional Writing
CORE COMPETENCIES: ~ Mentoring & Tutoring, ~ Student-Centered Instruction, ~Curriculum Development & Implementation, Classroom Management ~Classroom Technology
Instructional technologies:
· Grading done online through the use of TURNITIN, a web-based writing assessment toolkit which allows feedback to students through markup tools, rubrics, proofing tools and originality reports to detect plagiarism.
· Classroom computers assist in support of research and problem solving.
· Students collaborate on an assignment by using Prezi Powerpoint, a cloud based presentation software
· Power points provide visuals of essay assignment requirements
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT:
Houston Community College, Aug 2015-Aug 2015
Office of Institutional Equity/ Program Evaluator
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Feb 2014-Present
Substitute Teacher/Alternative Schools serving 6-12th
Houston Community College, Aug 2013-Present
Adjunct Instructor of English
Reading & Writing Developmental Education, Composition II
College of the Mainland, June 2013-Jan 2014
Adjunct Instructor of English
Composition I, Composition II
ITT-Technical Institute, Dec 2011-May 2013
Adjunct Instructor of English
Composition I, II
Written Analysis, Research Methods
Lone Star College-Kingwood, Aug 2011- Aug 2014
Adjunct Instructor of English
Composition I, II, Developmental Eng.
University of Houston- Clear Lake (Dean of students office), May 2010 – May 2011
- Assisted students with tutoring, academic skills counseling and classroom
Accommodation
- Assisted students with student services regarding registration, admissions, financial aid status, and helped resolve academic and administrative difficulties
- Provided cultural and global awareness training to international students
- Processed transcript requests
- Coordinated special projects dealing with orientations, festivals, open house etc.
- Provided support and general information to students, faculty, staff and the University’s community
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities/Internship
United States Department of Commerce, January 2010- May 2010
- Human Resources, Recruiting, I-9’s
- Tested and interviewed applicants for employment eligibility
- Prepared data packets for presentations
- Called newspapers to place ads for advertising and promotion for recruiting efforts
- Established and maintained updated applicant files based on principles and practices of selection procedures
PUBLICATIONS: Learning to Love You More: Non-Web publication “Ashley Fonteno,” Student Conference for Research and Creative Arts “Agent of Perception,”
Professional Strengths: Organization Management, Event Planning/Programming, Payroll Preparation, Inventory Control, Advanced Computer Skills, High Call Management, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, Strong Internet research skills
Professional AFFLIATIONs: National Council of Teachers of English
Sep 2012-Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT E-COURSES: Creating Student Success, Preparing to Teach, Successful Teaching and Emotional Intelligence, Introduction to Active and Collaborative Learning, Communication Strategies and Techniques, Classroom Management Techniques, Maintaining a Respectful Learning Environment, How to Motivate College Students, Diversity in the Classroom, Basic Teaching Skills, Reaching all Students,
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Advancing and Advocating the Power of Creative Pedagogical Environments/Nov 2013/Lone Star College
English Developmental Studies /Note taking /Nov 2011/ Lone Star College
Microsoft Excel /Editing and Formatting a Worksheet/ Nov 2012/ Lone Star College
Refresh Leadership Simulcast/ May 2012/UHCL
I PAD MINI/Fellowship/Houston Community College/Feb 2014
Dissertation: “Agent of Perception” Dissertation Director: Dr. Craig White. This project report is a portfolio of original poetry that uses a variety of techniques and styles to express my thoughts on events and topics that have shaped my life—a written expression of my self-identity and individuality. Individuality is often repressed by people thinking they know you, people thinking they can predict your next move, stereotyping. This collection of poetry and prose sought to inspire others to use writing as a source of vigor and self-assertion. Composing with intense concentration inspires authors to write with a passion they never thought possible. This passion makes other things possible, causing people to rise to action to make changes or differences in the world.
Volunteer Experience:
University of Houston-Clear Lake
-Volunteer
- UHCL’s 16th Annual Student Leadership Conference Fall 2012
University of Houston-Clear Lake Fall 2011, Spring 2012
-Volunteer
-New Student Orientation
University of Houston-Clear Lake Fall 2011, Spring 2012, 2013
-Volunteer
-New International Student Orientation
University of Houston-Clear Lake Spring 2011, 2012
-Volunteer
-Cultural Extravaganza
Houston Food Bank April 2001
-Volunteer
-Packaged food to be sent to distributors
- Categorized food in factory conveyors
March of Dimes March- December 2001
- Volunteer
- Helped manage events concerning child care
- Organized lists of contributors and guests
St. Christopher’s Church May-August 2000
-Volunteer
-Supervised nursery
-Provided care to children
Incarnate Word Academy
- Volunteer November 1998-2000
-Welcomed guests and took bids for the auction