Ashley Avison
Brownstown,MI
Summary
An adaptable teacher who has worked with children as young as 2 months to teenagers aged 16. Experience gained through working at summer camps, tutoring in schools, and most recently teaching classes. A provider of a nurturing and educational atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adoption Specialist
Ennis Center For Children
04.2023 - Current
- Working with families and children through the adoption process
- Completing services such as assessments on children and families, home visits, and filing court petitions
- Advocate for children in need of permanency
- Providing caregivers with emotional support through the adoption process.
Childcare Worker
Nanny
04.2020 - 04.2023
- Participated in organizing creative activities
- Assist with using the toilet as needed
- Ensured that the child was following a proper feeding schedule
- Teach the child proper social behaviors such as using manners
- Responsible for the safety of children during indoor and outdoor activities
Head Teacher
Meadow Bank Schools
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Encourage a strong and supportive space to contribute growth
- Responsible for keeping track of children's individual needs
- Participated in educational activities to encourage creativity and growth
- Prepare lesson plans for students while including basic colors, vocabulary, simple shapes, letters, and numbers
- Assisted students with literacy skills by practicing the spelling of their name
- Help children by visiting the basic social skills such as manners
- Meet with parents to discuss what will take place in the classroom each week.
Camp Counselor
Parks and Rec
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the safely of over 100 children between the ages 4 and 12 during camp hours
- Organize and lead different group activities
- Supervise children and ensure their safety on field trips
- Reporting and recording accidents, injuries, and behavior issues
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention
- Evaluated campers' progress and provided feedback to parents
- Inspected equipment and machinery to verify functionality and safety
- Set up and demonstrated proper use of tents, sleeping bags and camping equipment to encourage preparedness and organization
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities
- Developed and monitored budgets for recreational activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
Western Michigan University
12.2022
Skills
- Analytical
- Communication
- Organization
Timeline
Adoption Specialist
Ennis Center For Children
04.2023 - Current
Head Teacher
Meadow Bank Schools
08.2022 - 12.2022
Childcare Worker
Nanny
04.2020 - 04.2023
Camp Counselor
Parks and Rec
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child and Family Development
Western Michigan University
Similar Profiles
Dawn SilkDawn Silk
Foster Care Case Manager at Ennis Center for ChildrenFoster Care Case Manager at Ennis Center for Children
Wanda R. DonaldWanda R. Donald
Administrative Assistant at Ennis Center for Children, Inc.Administrative Assistant at Ennis Center for Children, Inc.
Savannah BowmanSavannah Bowman
Foster Care Case Manager at Ennis Center for ChildrenFoster Care Case Manager at Ennis Center for Children