ASHLEY BARBER
Croton-on-Hudson
Summary
Special education-trained educator with extensive early childhood classroom experience and a strong focus on social-emotional learning. Skilled in creating inclusive, engaging environments that support emotional regulation, academic growth, and positive peer relationships while meeting diverse learner needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head UPK Teacher
Hendrick Hudson School District
08.2024 - Current
- Lead all classroom operations for a UPK program serving diverse learners.
- Design differentiated lessons and scaffold instruction to meet varied developmental needs, improving student engagement.
- Support students with IEPs through collaboration with therapists and specialists.
- Build strong partnerships with families through clear communication and collaboration.
- Foster social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer relationships through targeted activities.
Assistant UPK Teacher
A Rising Star
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported lead teacher in lesson planning, classroom management, and daily instruction.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth, independence, and positive peer interactions.
- Helped create flexible, engaging classroom environments for young learners.
Stay at Home Parent
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Designed routines and activities to support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Organized playgroups and learning experiences to encourage collaboration.
- Managed household operations and multitasked responsibilities efficiently.
Lead 3’s Teacher
Asbury Play and Learn
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Planned and implemented creative lessons for three-year-old students.
- Fostered curiosity, independence, and learning through play.
- Maintained a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
Education
Masters of Education - Early Years Birth-2 & Special Education
University of Mount St. Vincent
05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Minor in Psychology
Hunter College
01.2014
Skills
- Strong relationship building with students, families, and colleagues
- Effective classroom organization and multitasking
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) support and proactive problem-solving
Certification
NYS Certified in General Education and Special Education
Timeline
Head UPK Teacher
Hendrick Hudson School District
08.2024 - Current
Assistant UPK Teacher
A Rising Star
09.2023 - 06.2024
Stay at Home Parent
01.2017 - 01.2023
Lead 3’s Teacher
Asbury Play and Learn
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Minor in Psychology
Hunter College
Masters of Education - Early Years Birth-2 & Special Education
University of Mount St. Vincent