Ashley Adams
Dedicated and results-oriented educational leader with expertise in gifted education, instructional leadership, and data-driven decision-making. A highly organized and collaborative professional, skilled at managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality outcomes. Recognized for strong project management, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities, with a proactive and adaptable approach to addressing complex educational challenges. Committed to supporting staff growth, advancing equitable and rigorous programming, and improving student achievement through strategic leadership and collaborative partnerships at the building or district level.
Work History
Gifted Education Specialist
2 Years 2 MonthsLed gifted education services across two middle schools, overseeing GIEP compliance, implementation, and stakeholder collaboration.
- Partnered with administrators, teachers, and families to support equitable programming and student success.
- Authored and aligned gifted curriculum, enrichment opportunities, and acceleration pathways with district goals.
- Designed and facilitated professional development focused on differentiation, gifted education, and compliance requirements.
- Developed resources, communications, and processes to strengthen instructional practices and program effectiveness.
- Coordinated inquiry-based enrichment programs integrating STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning.
- Leveraged student data to inform decision-making, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement.
- Served as a liaison between gifted services and building leadership teams to support consistent, high-quality service delivery.
Instructional Specialist
11 Years- Provided instructional leadership in literacy and math interventions, supporting K-5 teachers through data analysis, instructional planning, and evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated schoolwide and districtwide professional development on curriculum implementation, assessment practices, intervention frameworks, and instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student assessment data to identify learning needs, guide interventions, and improve student outcomes.
- Coordinated benchmark assessment administration and led data team meetings to inform instructional decisions and student placement.
- Collaborated with grade-level teams to strengthen curriculum alignment, lesson design, and instructional consistency.
- Partnered with building administrators to align instructional practices with district priorities, school improvement goals, and MTSS frameworks.
- Supported teachers in implementing district curriculum, state standards, and differentiated instructional practices.
- Led intervention planning and progress monitoring efforts, adjusting supports based on student performance data.
- Organized family engagement initiatives that strengthened school-community partnerships and promoted student achievement.
- Served as a resource and mentor for teachers, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Other Work Experiences
17 Years 2 MonthsGifted and Talented Teacher - North Allegheny School District
- Developed and implemented gifted curriculum and programs
- Data analysis
- Participated in districtwide gifted support team initiatives, contributing to strategic planning and program refinement.
RTI Math Specialist (LTS) - Binghamton City Schools
Title I Reading Specialist (LTS) – Middletown Area SD
Literacy Specialist (LTS) – Hatboro Horsham SD
Literacy Specialist – Central Dauphin SD
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Educational Leadership - Education Administration
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Skills
Certification
- Pennsylvania Instructional II – Elementary Education (K–6)
- Pennsylvania Instructional II – Reading Specialist (K–12)
- Pennsylvania Principal Certificate (K-12) (in progress)
- Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education Certification (in progress)