Ashley Gangas
Bristow
Summary
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Reliable team player and able to adapt to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration and achieving results through effective communication with educators and staff . Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Paraprofessional
Bristow Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support teachers.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and assembled group activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bristow Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Homemaker/Homeschool Educator
Self
12.2016 - 08.2023
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Planned day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Promoted creative problem-solving by incorporating real-life scenarios and projects into the curriculum.
- Helped explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Boutique Manager
The She Shed
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Streamlined daily operations by implementing efficient processes for scheduling, ordering, and merchandise management.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Empowered customers to make informed decisions by educating on product and service offerings and current industry trends.
- Trained staff in sales techniques, resulting in improved team performance and increased individual targets.
- Maintained a visually appealing store environment by adhering to company merchandising guidelines and standards.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Assisted in the recruitment process of new staff members, contributing valuable insights on candidate fit within the team dynamic.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify best-selling items and adjust buying decisions accordingly.
- Managed store inventory effectively to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize shrinkage.
- Showed associates how to improve customer interactions and increase sales with successful communication and consultative strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Recieptionist
Cleveland Dental
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Reduced wait times by quickly greeting patients upon arrival and assisting with the check-in process.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits, and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Contributed to increased new patient acquisition through referrals from satisfied existing clients as a result of exceptional customer service skills.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Handled patient complaints quickly and professionally to restore patient confidence and prevent loss of clientele.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Communicated with insurance companies to dispute unpaid claims and verify patient coverages.
- Facilitated clear communication between dentists, dental assistants, and patients to ensure optimal care coordination.
- Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern State University
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Bixby High School
05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northeastern State University
05.2024
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Tulsa Community College
05.2021
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Issue Resolution
- Decision-Making
- Organization and Planning
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Activity Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teacher support
Timeline
1st Grade Paraprofessional
Bristow Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bristow Public Schools
11.2023 - Current
Boutique Manager
The She Shed
01.2021 - 01.2022
Homemaker/Homeschool Educator
Self
12.2016 - 08.2023
Recieptionist
Cleveland Dental
01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northeastern State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Bixby High School
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