Ashari Rich-Walker
Miami,FL
Summary
Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
City Of Miami- Department of Human Services
Miami, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
Assistant Director
St. Alban's Day Nursery, Inc
Miami, Fl
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Acts as the education oversight and all its components for the teachers.
- Complete monthly and other necessary reports on time
- Oversees family and community partnership agreement.
- Verify enrollment records for all program participants.
- Joined various requested meetings and events
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
Office Assistant
St. Alban's Day Nursery, Inc
Miami, Fl
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Provides assistance to family and visitors
- Sustained open communication with Assistant Director and team members.
- Handled multiple clerical responsibilities effectively.
- Ensured confidentiality of operational information.
Early Head Start Teacher Assistant
St. Albans' Day Nursery, Inc.
Miami, Fl
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintain Early Head Start standards as outlined in the Head Start Program performance.
- Assistant instructing children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of individualized lesson plans.
- Observed, documented, and reported student progress in areas such as language development, motor skills, and social behavior.
Lead Teacher/Office Assistant
YMCA of South Florida (Allapattah YMCA Family Center)
Miami, Fl
10.2010 - 03.2020
- Curriculum support, assessment, and lesson planning for children.
- Managed records of children.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Maintain a healthy, safe environment for all children.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FL06.1997
Skills
- Time Management
- Computer/Microsoft knowledge
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- All Florida State Care Trainings Certificates
- Assessment and lesson planning
- Creative Curriculum
- General Office Skills
- Infant Toddler specialized training
- Working knowledge of the Infant-Toddler Environment Rating Scales
- Early Head Start/Head Start Policy and Procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
City Of Miami- Department of Human Services
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Director
St. Alban's Day Nursery, Inc
11.2021 - 05.2023
Office Assistant
St. Alban's Day Nursery, Inc
04.2021 - 11.2021
Early Head Start Teacher Assistant
St. Albans' Day Nursery, Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2021
Lead Teacher/Office Assistant
YMCA of South Florida (Allapattah YMCA Family Center)
10.2010 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School