Ashley Brochu
Sanford,ME
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator at Cranton Thomes Day School, adept in staff coordination and early childhood education. Excelled in enhancing learning through innovative curricula, significantly improving student satisfaction and performance. Skilled in crisis management and staff development, fostering a positive and results-driven team environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director/Childcare Lead Teacher
Cranton Thomes Day School
01.2014 - Current
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Led team of professionals in special projects and daily operations.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Fraser Ford School
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health
York County Community College
Wells, ME06.2025
Skills
- Staff Coordination
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Student Instruction
- Task Prioritization
- Child Development
- Staff Development
- Crisis Management
- Time Management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team Operations
- Early Childhood Education
Affiliations
- Maine Roads To Quality
Timeline
Assistant Director/Childcare Lead Teacher
Cranton Thomes Day School
01.2014 - Current
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Fraser Ford School
10.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health
York County Community College