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Ashley V. Clark

Winston-Salem

Summary

Dedicated Learning Specialist and Educational Leader with 24 years of experience supporting diverse learners, including student-athletes, across elementary through college settings. Expertise in academic coaching, executive functioning, and multisensory instruction, including Orton-Gillingham–based methodologies. Proven leader with experience in program development, staff management, and delivering individualized learning strategies that improve student performance and confidence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Individualized Learning Specialist

Prosper Learning Services
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2021 - Current

Founder of a private tutoring and academic coaching practice, providing individualized, one-on-one instruction for students from elementary through college.

Implement Orton-Gillingham–based, multisensory teaching methods in every session to support diverse learners.

Specialize in executive functioning, structured literacy, study skills, writing instruction, test-taking strategies, and multisensory math. Design customized learning plans to improve organization, academic performance, and learner confidence.

Educational Assistant

BOSTON COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, MA
07.2024 - 09.2025
  • Student Athlete-Academic Services
  • Provide individualized academic support to student-athletes, strengthening organization, time management, and core learning skills.
  • Design and implement personalized learning support sessions focused on study strategies, reading comprehension, writing proficiency, note-taking, and test-taking skills.
  • Develop and apply compensatory strategies and targeted learning initiatives to support diverse learning needs and promote academic success.

Assistant Learning Specialist

BOSTON COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, MA
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Student Athlete-Academic Services
  • Provide individualized academic support to student-athletes, strengthening organization, time management, and core learning skills.
  • Design and implement personalized learning support sessions focused on study strategies, reading comprehension, writing proficiency, note-taking, and test-taking skills.
  • Develop and apply compensatory strategies and targeted learning initiatives to support diverse learning needs and promote academic success.

Academic Mentor

BOSTON COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, MA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Student Athlete-Academic Services
  • Deliver personalized academic mentoring focused on time management, executive functioning, note-taking, goal setting, and effective planning.
  • Support students with appointment scheduling and tracking daily objectives and assignments.
  • Maintain detailed daily and weekly session reports to monitor progress and support accountability.

Director Of The Johnson Academic Center

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Lewisville, NC
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Member of the Leadership Team, supporting coordination of the academic calendar, student schedules, and delivery of educational services.
  • Collaborated with school psychologists and educators to interpret evaluation reports and align classroom and intervention strategies.
  • Developed and implemented a schoolwide Orton-Gillingham instructional framework, customizing programs and materials for teacher use.
  • Coordinated and facilitated teacher trainings and professional development focused on multisensory literacy and academic support strategies.
  • Presented to the school community on JAC services, resources, and student support pathways.

Language Development Specialist

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Lewisville, NC
08.2004 - 12.2020
  • Create individualized, multisensory lessons for students in grades 5–12.
  • Provide one-on-one sessions tailored to each student’s learning needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and psychologists to support student learning. Implement remediation curricula using multiple instructional modalities.
  • Train and implement new writing curriculum to best support students’ individual needs.
  • Provide one-on-one math instruction in the Upper School.

Assistant Director of The Johnson Academic Center

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Lewisville, NC
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Directed program records, reporting, and compliance tasks.
  • Assisted the Director with curriculum planning, program design, and teacher observations.
  • Provided daily faculty support and troubleshooting for scheduling, classroom, and operational needs.
  • Designed and implemented summer learning courses, coordinating staffing, materials, and logistics.

Learning Specialist

THE PIEDMONT SCHOOL
High Point, NC
06.2001 - 05.2004
  • Taught students with attention-deficit and language-based learning disorders (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) in grades 1–8, focusing on reading, math, and writing.
  • Provide individualized instruction in small group class sizes, creating a collaborative, supportive environment to address diverse learning needs.
  • Empower students to reach their full potential by leveraging personalized strategies for academic growth and skill development.

Education

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy (M.Ed), Certificate in Educational Policy Development

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
05-2001

Skills

  • Orton-Gillingham- Certified Level coursework
  • Wilson Reading program
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Blackbaud
  • Executive Functioning Skills

Accomplishments

2019 Lucia R. Karnes Scholarship for the North Carolina Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

Issued by North Carolina Branch of the International Dyslexia Association · Jan 2019

The Dr. Lucia R. Karnes Scholarship is offered to provide professional development funds to current NCIDA members who are: Teachers or other education professionals Seeking to attend structured literacy training courses or programs that will allow them to obtain skills for teaching students with the language-based learning disability known as dyslexia Seeking to understand and address the needs of individuals with the language-based learning disability known as dyslexia by attendance at dyslexia-focused conferences or workshops approved by the NCIDA Scholarship Committee.

The Clark Award

Jan 2017

Established 2017 in honor of Ashley Clark- to be given annually to a teacher who has shown to be hard-working, devoted, and committed to excellence.

Johnson Academic Center Rhyne Award for Teaching Excellence

Jun 2013

Associated with Forsyth Country Day School

Johnson Academic Center Rhyne Award for Teaching Excellence

Jun 2009

Affiliations

  • North Carolina International Dyslexia Association
  • International Dyslexia Association
  • Triad Learning Disabilities Association
  • Learning Disabilities Association
  • National Association of Special Education Teachers

Timeline

Educational Assistant

BOSTON COLLEGE
07.2024 - 09.2025

Assistant Learning Specialist

BOSTON COLLEGE
07.2021 - 07.2024

Academic Mentor

BOSTON COLLEGE
07.2021 - 07.2022

Founder and Individualized Learning Specialist

Prosper Learning Services
01.2021 - Current

Director Of The Johnson Academic Center

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
07.2017 - 12.2020

Assistant Director of The Johnson Academic Center

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
07.2015 - 06.2017

Language Development Specialist

FORSYTH COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
08.2004 - 12.2020

Learning Specialist

THE PIEDMONT SCHOOL
06.2001 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education with a concentration in Learning Disabilities

Greensboro College

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy (M.Ed), Certificate in Educational Policy Development

Boston College

AWARDS

Johnson Academic Center Rhyne Award for Teaching Excellence 2008-2009, Johnson Academic Center Rhyne Award for Teaching Excellence 2012-2013, The Clark Award Established 2017 in honor of Ashley Clark- to be given annually to a teacher who has shown to be hard-working, devoted, and committed to excellence., 2019 Lucia R. Karnes Scholarship for the North Carolina Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Ashley V. Clark