Ashley Crompton
Mascoutah,IL
Summary
Dedicated, passionate, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. An accommodating and versatile individual who takes pride in the ability to connect with both students and and create an environment where everyone feels safe, loved, valued, and heard. A lifetime learner who loves to share a passion for teaching with both students and staff. Humbled and honored to have been awarded Humanitarian of the Year, KPLR Tools for Teacher winner and showcased by the IPA on Ed Leaders Network.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
K-2 BD/ED Special Education Teacher
Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative
2411 Pathways Crossing, Belleville, IL 62221
08.2016 - Current
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Build connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction covering a range of grade levels and academic abilities to students in grades K-3.
- Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assist staff in creating accommodations and plans when struggling with students
- Lead professional development on both trauma informed approaches, behavior management, technology and more.
- Mentor new staff members
- Use Crisis Prevention Intervention Techniques to keep both staff and students safe
- Assist in a variety of crisis situations throughout the building to help defuse and regulate students
Behavior Coach
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - Current
- Work with variety of schools to create plans and accommodations for students who are struggling social/emotionally and behaviorally in the classroom.
- Offer professional development on topics such as creating trauma informed classroom/school, teaching regulation, accommodations, moving and grooving to regulation and classroom management
- Offered professional development at ROE 50
- Offered professional development at ILASCD Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade Conference
Royal Kids' Camp President
Non-Paid
Salem, IL
05.2012 - Current
- Cultivate strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Create strong relationships with DCFS and other agencies
- Recruit and train 50 plus volunteers ages 16 and older
- Create and manage budget for each camp year
- Establish relationships with local businesses, churches, and people in local communities to help fund Royal Kidz
- Host fundraisers to help raise $40,000 for camp week
- Host week long camp for 70 plus foster children ages 6-11 free of charge
- Manage all camp behaviors and obstacles that present themselves prior to camp, during camp, and after camp
- Run board meetings with Royal Kidz board members
- Create flyers and pamphlets to inform others about upcoming events and camp
2nd Grade Teacher
Smithton Elementary School
Smithton, IL
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Planned lessons and taught subject - specific material, learning strategies and social skills to cover state standards for 2nd grade
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Served on technology committee for all 9 years in which rolled out Promethean boards for all classrooms and one to one technology throughout school
- Lead professional development
- Taught both 2nd grade regular education and special eduction combo for a year.
- Started and lead the Veterans' Day program as well as the school wide talent show
- Coached Let Me Run after school program for boys
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05.2021
No Degree - TBRI - Practitioner
TCU - Institute Of Child Development
Fort Worth, TX09.2019
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Greenville College
Greenville, IL05.2014
No Degree - Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)
Greenville College
Greenville, IL08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Greenville College
Greenville, IL12.2006
Skills
- Unique ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changes in environment
- Strong ability to establish connections with both students and families
- Experience with working with at risk students ages 5-18 coming from variety of backgrounds and incomes
- Motivated, positive, patient and energetic
- Trauma informed - Deescalation Techniques
- Curious - Always willing to learn and stay current in education
Professional Groups and Development
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Bridge Fellowship Administrator Internship
- OG Training
- Trust Base Rational Practitioner
Member of
- Illinois Council of Children with Behavioral Disorders
- Council for Exceptional Children
Timeline
Behavior Coach
Self Employed Services
01.2022 - Current
K-2 BD/ED Special Education Teacher
Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative
08.2016 - Current
Royal Kids' Camp President
Non-Paid
05.2012 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Smithton Elementary School
08.2008 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership
McKendree University
No Degree - TBRI - Practitioner
TCU - Institute Of Child Development
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
Greenville College
No Degree - Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)
Greenville College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Greenville College