Ashley Ferrell
Titusville,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Skilled Assistant Director with expertise in program management and special projects. Proficient in financial administration and training. Ready to take my skills and help shape the minds of our future.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Able Academics
09.2020 - Current
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings
- Delivered individualized treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and adaptive learning skills, including fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence
- Maintained thorough records and submitted timely reports of project activities, findings and recommendations
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
Server
Outback Steakhouse
02.2020 - Current
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Completed opening and closing checklists by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware
- Arranged each place setting attractively, using clean, chip-free plates and utensils
- Partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages
- Greeted customers, assisted with questions and made recommendations concerning daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer
- Restocked nonperishables and other items, including condiments and napkins from inventory to keep pantry well-supplied
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks
- Cleaned dining area between guests with efficient sweeping, glass washing and spill removal
- Checked patrons' identification to monitor minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Assisted individuals in selecting meal options, including entrees and desserts and recommended alternative items for those with food allergies and gluten intolerances
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
- Walked through dining room during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions
- Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships
- Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements
Assistant Director
The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Implemented procedures to increase overall productivity
- Produced and distributed team newsletters, email updates and other forms of communication
- Created all reports on time and adhered to strict billing deadlines
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to provide data for consideration of corrective actions and improvements
- Directed teams of professionals in special projects and daily operations
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes
- Met all recordkeeping and reporting requirements
- Coached and guided teachers on day-to-day operations and company processes
- Satisfied all recordkeeping and reporting guidelines by fostering complete accuracy in documenting processes
- Established budgets and tracked expenses
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Arranged rooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups
- Stayed calm and patient in all student interactions to support individual growth and development
- Organized diverse activities to promote physical, mental and social growth of each child
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students
- Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals
- Created and maintained rich learning environment with diverse strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques for classroom discipline
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support
- Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts
- Established open and loving environment where children could express desires and focus on learning
- Increased academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques
Teacher of Before and After Care
The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Supervised 25 children on field trips to maintain safety
- Operated office equipment frequently, including keypunches, sorters and collators
- Supports classroom teachers by handling clerical work such as managing files, preparing materials and updating records
- Assisted instructional staff with implementing lessons and activities for full classes and small groups
- Kept audio-visual supplies and equipment organized and ready for classroom use
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials
Education
Some College - Early Childhood Education
Childcare Education Institute
Duluth, GAHigh School Diploma -
Rockledge Senior High School
Rockledge, FL05.2012
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Financial Management
- Team-building strength
- Key accounts and territory management
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Relationship development
- Planning and coordination
- Communications
- Team management
- Supervision
- Problem resolution
- Process improvement
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Mediation and advocacy talent
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Tutoring and after school help
- Innovative lesson planning
- Public speaking
- Performance assessments
- Active listening
- Positive atmosphere promotion
- Clear public speaking skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Flexible and adaptive
- Effective listening
Timeline
VPK Teacher's Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
Able Academics
09.2020 - Current
Server
Outback Steakhouse
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Director
The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center
07.2018 - 11.2019
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center
11.2016 - 07.2017
Teacher of Before and After Care
The Kids' Place Christian Learning Center
09.2014 - 10.2016
Some College - Early Childhood Education
Childcare Education Institute
High School Diploma -
Rockledge Senior High School