Ashley Carter
Tullahoma,TN
Summary
Warm and caring educator with six years experience in an elementary school library that is dedicated to teaching and promoting a culture of reading and literature appreciation among students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Specialist EA
Tullahoma City Schools
Tullahoma, TN
07.2018 - Current
- Assisted the Library Media Specialist with organizing and shelving, processing new books and materials for two school locations.
- Assisted students with locating books, checking in and out books and materials, and generating reports for overdue materials and fines.
- Assisted the Guidance Counselor with classroom management, teaching of lessons, planning and implementing of lesson standards.
- Maintained relevant, organized and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of student needs.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services.
- Performed inventory, weeding, and book repair for two school locations.
- Created library lesson plans based on grade levels for two school locations which focused on library skills such as how to use shelf markers, finding just the right book, different book genres, author spotlights, and makerspace activities.
Sped EA
Tullahoma City Schools
Tullahoma, TN
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and lesson plans.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt valued and respected regardless of their abilities or differences.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Head Teller/Deposit Operations Clerk
First Vision Bank
Tullahoma, TN
09.2006 - 10.2016
- Balanced cash drawers consistently at end-of-day without discrepancies, ensuring accuracy in all transactions processed throughout the day.
- Oversaw currency shipments and deposits while adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Replenished ATM funds in empty canisters prior to validation process.
- Managed high-volume cash transactions daily, maintaining accuracy and efficiency under pressure.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Provided support during audits, gathering necessary documentation and demonstrating compliance.
- Verified amount of cash in cash drawer against day's receipts, quickly identifying errors.
- Mentored and trained new tellers on bank procedures and customer service standards.
- Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
- Assisted customers with banking needs and inquiries.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Generated monthly reports on customer activity.
- Demonstrated a high level of attention to detail while performing numerous daily tasks within the deposit operations realm accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Online05.2024
Esthetics - Licensed Esthetician
Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc
Knoxville, TN04.2004
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2003
High School Diploma -
Tullahoma High School
Tullahoma, TN06.2001
iTeach
Currently enrolled in the Tennessee iTeach program to gain licensure.
Timeline
Library Media Specialist EA
Tullahoma City Schools
07.2018 - Current
Sped EA
Tullahoma City Schools
10.2017 - 06.2018
Head Teller/Deposit Operations Clerk
First Vision Bank
09.2006 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies in Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Esthetics - Licensed Esthetician
Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Motlow State Community College
High School Diploma -
Tullahoma High School