Attentive and systematic program support professional with solid background in helping parents and kids. Well-grounded and upbeat individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an organized nature. Looking for a dynamic, growth-oriented position. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hi, I’m
Ashley Clark
Papillion,NE
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Papillion LaVista Community Schools Papillion, NE
Home Visiting Specialist
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
- Coordinated special events such as field trips or parent workshops.
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate instructional and activity plans to promote learning.
- Conducted assessments of young children to measure physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
- Observed and documented each child's progress to ensure individual needs were met.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, health information, immunizations, developmental milestones.
- Initiated activities designed to enhance motor skills such as art projects or outdoor games.
- Encouraged creativity through music and movement activities like singing songs or dancing.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss best practices for teaching young children.
- Developed and supported positive relationships with students and parents.
- Collaborated with families to develop strategies for promoting their child's development at home.
- Evaluated individual exposure to violence, substance abuse and other concerns.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning experiences.
- Identified and referred families to appropriate agencies based upon their specific needs.
- Encouraged positive parent-child interactions through modeling techniques during home visits.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
- Supported parents in making key educational plans and decisions for children.
- Assisted parents in understanding the importance of their role as a primary teacher for their child.
- Counseled parents on proper child-rearing choices.
- Educated families on community resources available for additional support services.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for clients and family members to address special concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with families, including progress notes and case summaries.
- Participated in ongoing training to maintain license and enhance knowledge of relevant mental health topics.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate family's needs and develop an individualized service plan.
- Actively sought out opportunities for professional growth by attending trainings or conferences relevant to early childhood education.
- Gathered information from records, including medical, mental, and physical records to maintain up-to-date filing system.
- Ensured that all program policies and procedures were followed during home visits.
- Provided parenting education, guidance, and support to families with children from birth to age three.
- Set up and maintained monthly educational activity calendars.
- Supported families in developing goals related to parenting styles, communication strategies, discipline methods.
- Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
- Kept family and children assessments current and updated portfolios for each child on daily basis.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Papillion La Vista Community SchoolsPapillion, NE
Preschool Paraprofessional
08.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers to create individualized education plans for special needs students.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
- Supervised students during playtime and lunch periods, ensuring safety of all participants.
- Instructed students on usage and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
First United Methodist Church BeebeBeebe, AR
Toddler Teacher
08.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education best practices.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations pertaining to health care policies such as immunization requirements.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual needs in order to maximize learning potentials.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Engaged parents in meaningful conversations about their child's growth and development.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Provided individual attention to each toddler through one-on-one instruction during playtime and circle time activities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
Heartland Family ServicesCouncil Bluffs, IA
Teacher's Assistant
08.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Created visual aids such as bulletin boards or displays to enhance the learning environment.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Education
University of Nebraska At OmahaOmaha, NE
Bachelor of Science from Multidisciplinary Studies
12-2022
University Overview
Arkansas State University - BeebeBeebe, AR
Associate of Applied Science from Early Childhood Education
12-2020
University Overview
Bellevue East High School Bellevue, NE
High School Diploma
05-2002
University Overview
Skills
- Support Advocacy
- Calendar Preparation
- Document Processing
- Family and Child Assessments
- Resource Coordination
- Home Visits
- Referral Coordination
- Document Management
- Family Support
- Case Management
- Child Welfare Advocate
- File Management
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Home Visiting Specialist
Papillion LaVista Community Schools
01.2023 - Current
Preschool Paraprofessional
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
08.2021 - 01.2023
Toddler Teacher
First United Methodist Church Beebe
08.2018 - 05.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Heartland Family Services
08.2016 - 05.2017
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Science from Multidisciplinary Studies
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Associate of Applied Science from Early Childhood Education
Bellevue East High School
High School Diploma