Ashley Morales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate Kindergarten teacher promoting intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth to students. Compassionate early childhood education professional highly productive in planning and executing engaging lessons tailored to young learners' needs. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering emotional intelligence. Excel at communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments where students thrive.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP SoCal
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
RSP Teacher Assistant
Covelo Agency
Sierra Madre, CA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bell Tower School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Accommodate different developing critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
Behavior Interventionist
ACES
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Assessed clients' adaptive and maladaptive behaviors in various settings to create comprehensive support plans.
- Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Transformative Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA06-2026
Multisubject Credential -
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University of Los Angeles
06.2017
Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
06.2017
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Student records management
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP SoCal
02.2024 - Current
RSP Teacher Assistant
Covelo Agency
08.2023 - 02.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Bell Tower School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Behavior Interventionist
ACES
12.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University of Los Angeles
Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Master of Arts - Transformative Education
Loyola Marymount University
Multisubject Credential -
Loyola Marymount University
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