Ashley Espenschied
West Berlin
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with a proven track record at Berlin Twp Board of Education, adept in early childhood education and fostering positive reinforcement. Excelled in delivering individualized instruction and behavioral support, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Skilled in teacher support and family communication, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Berlin Twp Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.`
Head Teacher
BEH Learning Center
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Instructional Assistant
Woodbury City Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Assistant Director
BEH Learning Center
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Interviewed parents and children for enrollment.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overbrook Senior High School
Associate of Science -
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJBachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
01-2019
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavioral support
- Skill building
- Special education
- Teacher support
- Family communication
- Individualized instruction
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Berlin Twp Board of Education
09.2024 - Current
Head Teacher
BEH Learning Center
10.2023 - 06.2024
Instructional Assistant
Woodbury City Public Schools
01.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Director
BEH Learning Center
04.2018 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Overbrook Senior High School
Associate of Science -
Camden County College
Bachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
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