Ashley Bowers
Easley,SC
Summary
Passionate and dedicated 4K teacher with 16 years of experience in an early childhood classroom. Provided a safe, encouraging, and engaging learning environment for young learners. Skilled in developing age appropriate activities to gain knowledge through play, social and emotional growth, school readiness, and a love of learning. Eager to contribute to the implementation of the Exemplar 4K by allowing students to learn and grow through exciting experiences and nurturing relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
4K Teacher
School District of Pickens County
09.2015 - Current
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in the learning process.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families.
- Established open communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Served on various committees including PTO, School Improvement Council, Safety Team, and Guided Coalition.
First Grade Teacher
School District Of Pickens County
08.2005 - 06.2011
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created nurturing and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Taught core subjects of language arts, math, science, technology, and social studies.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC05-2005
Skills
- Play-based learning
- Language development
- Literacy development
- Social-emotional learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Excellent classroom management
- Child assessment
- Special needs support
- Classroom organization
- Community involvement
Accomplishments
Chosen as Upstate Parent Magazine 2018 10 Educators Who Make a Difference
Nominated for 2022 Teacher of the Year
Timeline
4K Teacher
School District of Pickens County
09.2015 - Current
First Grade Teacher
School District Of Pickens County
08.2005 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Wesleyan University
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