Ashley Bertoldo
Harrison,NY
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in early childhood education, committed to nurturing young minds through engaging and dynamic learning environments. Expertise in fostering child development and implementing effective classroom management strategies that promote positive outcomes. Skilled in curriculum development and student assessment, emphasizing collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving educational needs. Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents, ensuring a supportive and cohesive approach to each child's educational journey.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Convent of the Sacred Heart
08.2010 - Current
- Plan and pace curriculum with my kindergarten team twice in a six day rotation
- Prepare and teach daily lessons in reading (Fundations) and math (Singapore Math), and three times a rotation in writing, and social studies
- Assess students’ understanding of lessons, and units, through both written and oral expression
- Adapt lessons, with the help of the Reading Specialist, Math Specialist, and Lower School Psychologist, for students who needed either modifications or enrichment
- Work closely with the Support Services team at school to assess children who were struggling
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Collaborate with tutors, language therapists, and occupational therapists who work privately with students
- Manage a full-time associate and supported their professional development
- Meet monthly with both the Lower School Psychologist and the Head of the Lower School to discuss each child in my class: her progress, her challenges, and the course of action taken
- Meet with students’ parents twice a year, and as often as needed
- Prepare two formal progress reports annually for each child that expresses progress and challenges in character development, work ethic, and academics
- Team Coordinator 2024-current - meet and coordinate with administrators on strengths of programs, DEI initiatives, and the formation of self curriculum, plan and lead rotational team meetings, serve as admissions team liaison
- Co-facilitate the Working Parents Affinity Group during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years
- Worked on a school wide committee to change schedules for the 2018-2019 academic year - moved from a Monday through Friday schedule to a six day rotating schedule
- Assisted with Kindergarten admissions student screenings during 2010-2018 and 2025 admission seasons
Lower School Science Assistant Teacher
Convent of the Sacred Heart
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted head teacher while she taught grades one through four and I taught kindergarten
- Created and taught units on four seasons, five sense, magnetism, buoyancy, human body, light and oceanography
- Provided one-on-one assistance to those student who need it and enrichment to those students excelling
- Incorporated technology into lessons whenever possible
Day Camp Director
Manursing Island Club
01.2015 - Current
- Oversee a camp of approximately 200 campers aged 2-12 years old and a staff of 65 employees
- Create daily and monthly schedules for campers, counselors and other staff
- Meet daily with counselors to review events of the day as well as other important information
- Work closely with Board members to add and change programs for campers
- Attend yearly Department of Health meetings and ensure the camp closely follows guidelines
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards.
Assistant Director of Day Camp
Manursing Island Club
06.2013 - 08.2014
Camp Counselor
Manursing Island Club
06.2000 - 08.2012
Education
Masters in the Art of Teaching - Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NY05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education
Saint Michael’s College
Colchester, VT05.2007
Timeline
Day Camp Director
Manursing Island Club
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Director of Day Camp
Manursing Island Club
06.2013 - 08.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Convent of the Sacred Heart
08.2010 - Current
Lower School Science Assistant Teacher
Convent of the Sacred Heart
08.2009 - 06.2010
Camp Counselor
Manursing Island Club
06.2000 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Elementary Education
Saint Michael’s College
Masters in the Art of Teaching - Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Manhattanville College