Hi, I’m
Ashley Chenier
Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced professional school counselor with experience in leadership and relationship-building skills. Driven to help faculty and students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices, and guidance on social emotional learning. Dedicated professional driven to provide a safe and a professional learning environment.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
Special Education Teacher
10.2022 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Continually pursued professional growth opportunities through conferences, webinars, and coursework to remain current on trends in special education pedagogy and best practices.
- Led professional development workshops on special education best practices for fellow staff members, enhancing overall teaching quality within the school community.
- Implemented research-based teaching methodologies that resulted in increased student engagement and improved academic outcomes.
- Improved student behavior and social skills through implementation of positive reinforcement strategies and consistent classroom management techniques.
Western New England University
Administrative Assistant to the Dean in the College of Engineering
08.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Manages and maintains all reservations for the Dean and College of Engineering
- Serve as the first point of contact for the office and provide a professional, welcoming, and inclusive environment to all who visit the College of Engineering
- Manage incoming phone, mail, and in-person inquiries and outreach
- Assist with tracking financial expenditures and financial/budget transactions within the department
- Assist with appointments/meetings, including but not limited to scheduling meetings on behalf of the Dean, assistant Dean, Department chairs, and other College of Engineering faculty and students
- Assist with scheduling and advertising University events, College of Engineering Events, campus partner internship opportunities, employer, and vendor meetings/events
- Effectively support and engage a diverse community
- Support data requests, such as generating data reports through our database, Colleague and Argos, creating/updating spreadsheets and documents, or data entry and research requests
- Arranged programs and events with guest speakers and catering.
- Scheduling, coordinating with faculty and staff to setting up and hosting the College of Engineering Expo, Senior Dinner, and Order of the Engineer Award Ceremony
- Support activities related to engineering students, including scheduling and follow up, technical facilitation and support of meetings and events, preparation of information/communications/materials, and hotel/food/vendor requests
- Assist with the Career resource for student professional networking, development, and attire
- Supervise and mentor several front desk student workers
- Maintain and updates College’s website
- Maintains employees’ files and other confidential records through applications, physical files, and databases in accordance with rules, regulations, and legal statutes
- Assists with new hire orientations and processing of new hire paperwork
- Conducts verifications, pre-employment screening, scheduling, and related personnel logistics.
- Collaborated with faculty members to coordinate events, ensuring smooth execution and positive outcomes.
- Enhanced office productivity by managing the Dean''s calendar, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
Holyoke Public Schools
Middle School Guidance Counselor
02.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Support a positive school environment
- Led professional development trainings on topics such as mental health awareness, trauma-informed practice, or substance abuse prevention.
- Collaborated with teachers for early intervention, addressing academic and behavioral concerns of students.
- Mentored new counselors in best practices and effective strategies for supporting middle school-aged youth navigating unique challenges.
- Morning greetings as students arrive, lunch, and recess duty
- Social skills groups
- Parent consultations and intakes for new students
- Crisis interventions
- Refer students and their parents to community agencies, programs, or specialists as appropriate
- Supporting state standardized testing programs; parent education; and staff development
- Participate in school-wide student meetups and other events as assigned
- Interact with students and teachers in a myriad of situations including classrooms, video conferencing, face-to-face work, and communication by technology.
- Managed crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring the safety of all involved parties while providing necessary support.
- Established strong relationships with community resources to provide additional support services for students in need.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, identify areas of improvement, and strategize interventions.
- Assisted in the development of school-wide policies on discipline, attendance, and academic achievement.
- Spearheaded college preparation workshops to equip students with essential knowledge for post-secondary success.
- Conducted small group counseling sessions to address specific social-emotional needs of students.
- Promoted a positive school climate by implementing anti-bullying initiatives and fostering inclusive environments.
- Evaluated student data to inform guidance programming strategies and measure program effectiveness over time.
Private Residence
Private Nanny
07.2015 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
West Springfield Public Schools
Middle School Substitute Teacher
04.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress
- Reviewed latest standards to review teaching strategies for compliance with requirements
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Ludlow Public Schools
District Substitute
01.2018 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops and conferences, staying current on best practices in education.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Springfield Public Schools
School Adjustment Counselor
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, share resources, and collaborate on effective intervention strategies.
- Established a safe space for open dialogue among students by implementing peer mediation programs aimed at resolving conflicts peacefully.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through ongoing analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from various stakeholders involved in the counseling process.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues on topics related to mental health awareness and effective counseling techniques.
- Developed comprehensive intervention plans for students experiencing academic, social, or emotional difficulties, leading to improved performance and wellbeing.
- Served as an advocate for students within the educational system, addressing issues related to special education services, disciplinary actions, and accommodations.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to the field of school counseling and mental health.
- Facilitated workshops for parents and educators on topics such as stress management, communication skills, and conflict resolution, fostering a supportive school community.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to create supportive learning environments for all students.
- Provided consultation services to school staff on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques that promote positive student behavior.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions tailored to their specific needs.
- Developed strong rapport with both students and staff members by consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and adaptability in challenging situations.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies during critical situations, ensuring the safety and security of both students and staff members.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the school environment by advocating for equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students regardless of background or ability level.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Springfield Public Schools
Online Credit Recovery Teacher
01.2012 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others
- Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services
- Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings
- Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Springfield College
M.Ed. from Psychology, School Guidance Counseling, PreK-8, 5-12 School Adjustment, All
University Overview
Springfield College
BS from Art Therapy and Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies, Psychology
University Overview
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent communications
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Curriculum Development
Professional Development
Professional Development
- REMOTE WORKSHOPS
- Educational First Responders: Tending to the Basic Needs of Students and Families During and Beyond the Covid Crisis
- Social Media and Mental Health During Social Distancing
- Self-Care is Not Cancelled: Cultivating Wellness & Adjusting for Uncertainty During COVID-19
- Equity and Access During and After COVID-19: Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Policy Responses
- Character Strengths - Pathway to Power!
- Enhancing Wellbeing Through Mindfulness During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Positive Anxiety
- Safety, Predictability and Control; Helping Our Students (and ourselves) Manage Uncertainty
- Taking Care of Each Other: Sustainable Systems for Supporting School Staff during Physical Distancing
- Mindfulness in a Time of COVID-19: Connecting, Collaborating and Clarity in Difficult Times
- Engaging with Families during COVID-19
- Healthy Balance: Screen Time
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Springfield Public Schools, Massachusetts
10.2022 - 08.2024
Administrative Assistant to the Dean in the College of Engineering
Western New England University
08.2021 - 10.2022
Middle School Guidance Counselor
Holyoke Public Schools
02.2020 - 08.2021
Middle School Substitute Teacher
West Springfield Public Schools
04.2019 - 02.2020
District Substitute
Ludlow Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2018
Private Nanny
Private Residence
07.2015 - 03.2020
School Adjustment Counselor
Springfield Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
Online Credit Recovery Teacher
Springfield Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2015
Springfield College
M.Ed. from Psychology, School Guidance Counseling, PreK-8, 5-12 School Adjustment, All
Springfield College
BS from Art Therapy and Rehabilitation and Disabilities Studies, Psychology
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