Ashleigh S. Plummer
Ann Arbor
Summary
Results-oriented professional with hands-on experience in research and project management. Skilled in team collaboration and adapting to challenges while delivering impactful outcomes. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities enhance communication and project success in educational settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Instructor
U-M, Marsal Family School of Education
2025.01 - 2026.04
Classes Assisted:
EDUC 275: Wellness for Learning, Teaching, Coaching, and Leadership (Jan-Apr 2026)
EDUC 695: Research and Educational Practice (Aug-Dec 2025)
EDUC 118: Education in a Multicultural Society (Jan-Apr 2025)
Graduate Student Instructor Responsibilities:
- Attended and participated in weekly team meetings for lesson planning and grading.
- Graded papers, homework, and exams, and provided students with written feedback in a timely manner.
- Held weekly office hours for students.
- Managed digital course platforms (i.e., Canvas).
Graduate Student Staff Assistant
U-M, Educational Studies Department
2024.08 - 2025.04
- Coordinate and organize student-facing events for the Educational Studies Colloquium and the Race and Social Justice Institute.
- Developed and hosted Fireside Chat events for the Educational Studies Colloquium.
Writing Consultant
SJU, Writing Center
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, administrators and staff at all stages of the writing process: brainstorming, prewriting, editing, proofreading and revising.
- Attended and participated in weekly team meetings to develop strategies for promoting student use of the Writing Center and improving the client experience.
- Created social justice initiatives formed through composition and writing studies.
Camp Counselor
Huntington YMCA
2019.05 - 2021.08
- Communicated with parents about preschool campers’ experiences and reported concerns to camp leadership.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
University of Michigan (U-M), Marsal Family School of Education
Ann Arbor, MI2026-05
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John’s University (SJU)
Queens, NY2023-05
Skills
- Oral Communication: presenting at group meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and conferences
- Written Communication: writing for diverse audiences; persuasive and analytical writing; editing and proofreading
- Research Skills: interviewing; qualitative analysis and coding; contextualizing patterns; brainstorming solutions
- Information and Data Management: maintaining accurate records; managing and organizing resources; using productivity technology
- Outreach & Leadership: experience working with diverse age groups; community-organizing; cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Strategic Autonomy & Resilience: self-directing workflow; adapting to change; continuously learning new tools
Affiliations
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
GRANT PROPOSALS
Funded Grants
- Engaging Adolescent Students Through Text & Talk: A Case Study of a High School African American Literature Class. U-M, Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant. Principal Investigator, 2025.
- Reclaiming Space: Fireside Chat & Yoga Session with Dr. Marcelle Haddix. U-M, Marsal Family School of Education, Dije Mini-Grant. Principal Investigator, 2025.
- SCOR Annual Social Justice 2025 Symposium. U-M, The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, “2024-25 Year of Democracy” - Student Organization Events Grant Program. Principal Investigator, 2025.
- SCOR Annual Social Justice 2025 Symposium. U-M Central Student Government, Student Organization Funding Grant. Principal Investigator, 2025.
- From Conversation to Action: SCOR Alternative Spring Break Weekend in Detroit with Strategic Alliance CDC. U-M Ginsberg Center Community Engagement Grant. Principal Investigator, 2025.
AWARDS & HONORS
- Rackham Merit Fellowship: Awarded by Rackham Graduate School and nominated by the Marsal Family School of Education at U-M to graduate students of diverse backgrounds.
- Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program: Student scholar at SJU; McNair Scholars Program supports undergraduate students who are first generation, low income, and under-represented.
- Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology: President; Earned a cumulative GPA in the top 35% of St. John’s psychology majors.,
- St. John’s Certificate of Scholastic Excellence in Psychology Award
- St. John’s University Dean’s List
Timeline
Graduate Student Instructor
U-M, Marsal Family School of Education
2025.01 - 2026.04
Graduate Student Staff Assistant
U-M, Educational Studies Department
2024.08 - 2025.04
Writing Consultant
SJU, Writing Center
2022.01 - 2023.05
Camp Counselor
Huntington YMCA
2019.05 - 2021.08
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John’s University (SJU)
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
University of Michigan (U-M), Marsal Family School of Education