Ashley DiTrani
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Over 12 years of experience in education and customer service, providing a strong foundation for effective management. Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring vital information is conveyed to teams. Eager to leverage skills in new areas beyond the classroom. Committed to fostering collaboration and enhancing team performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Health Insurance Agent
US Health Advisors
Saint Petersburg, Fl
09.2024 - Current
- Answered inbound calls from existing and future policyholders to answer inquiries and discuss insurance options.
- Performed needs analysis to obtain information required to make appropriate health insurance product recommendations.
- Educated prospective clients on the benefits of various health insurance options, effectively matching them with suitable plans that met their unique needs.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex insurance policies, ensuring they made informed decisions when selecting coverage options.
Kindergarten Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2017 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
Saint Peterburg, Fl
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Boosted student engagement by creating a positive classroom environment that fostered collaboration and respect.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices, resources, and guidance based on personal experience in the classroom.
- Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials, catering to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Jude's Catholic School
Saint Petersburg, Fl
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Kindergarten Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
St. Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, Fl12-2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Licensed Health Insurance Agent
US Health Advisors
09.2024 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
08.2017 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Jude's Catholic School
08.2015 - 05.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Pinellas County Schools
08.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
St. Petersburg College