Ashley Folkerts
Westminster,United States
Summary
Goal-oriented and caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Teacher
Goddard School
08.2023 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Office Coordinator
DWF Wholesale Florist
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records, and filing all documents.
- Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Childrens Center
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Partnered with co-teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Lead Infant Teacher
Ascension Lutheran DayCare
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support Co lead teacher.
- Assisted Co lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Private Nanny
N/A
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City05.2016
High School Diploma -
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy High School
Bronx, NY06.2013
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Tutoring Students
- Small Group Instruction
- Office Management
- Business Administration
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Goddard School
08.2023 - Current
Office Coordinator
DWF Wholesale Florist
07.2021 - 05.2023
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Childrens Center
04.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Infant Teacher
Ascension Lutheran DayCare
09.2015 - 03.2017
Private Nanny
N/A
01.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Arizona
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Bronxwood Preparatory Academy High School