Ashley Garrett
Lititz,PA
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 1 year of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual, hardworking and passionate job seeker with detail-oriented team player approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Owl Hill Learning Academy
2022.07 - Current
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and training staff on rules and regulations of DHS, Pre-K Counts, and PDE.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff from Administrators, Education Directors, Prek Counts Coordinators, Teachers, and Teacher Assistants.
- Completed staff walk throughs, observed in classrooms, implemented instruction in classrooms, created schedules for teachers based on school district site school calendars while collaborating with school principals.
- Communicated with school district Administrators on our daily operations.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Implemented professional development for staff, such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and Teaching Strategy Gold Assessments.
- Tracked teaching certificates, professional development hours, and payroll for staff.
- Communicated with families about our program, day to day operations, student progress, attended student Individual Educational Plan meetings, communicated and collaborated with IU13.
- Participated and submitted 2023-2024 Pre-K Counts grant researching other early learning facilities across Lancaster County.
First Grade Teacher
Hempfield School District
2009.08 - 2022.07
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process. Communicated student progress, both academic difficulties and succcesses, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement as well as established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests and ongoing individualized learning goals.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Participated on curriculum writing teams and collaborated with colleagues on best practices and lesson planning.
- Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Five Star Swim Club Coach
Five Star Swim Club
2008.08 - 2017.07
- Guided 126 swimmers ranging from 5 to 18 in age to achieve personal and team goals.
- Created practice schedules, drills, work-outs for six different age groups.
- Instructed swimmers in stroke and turn techniques to improve swim times.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to enhance performance of swimmers.
- Communicated to families practice schedules, meet schedules, special events and created line ups for each swim meet.
Lititz Springs Pool Lifeguard and Manager
Lititz Springs Swimming Pool
2001.05 - 2016.09
- Scheduled lifeguards to provide adequate coverage of pool areas during operating hours.
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Directed and oversaw maintenance records and incident reports.
- Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
- Communicated to pool visitors rules and regulations, special events, and any questions visitors asked.
Long Term Substitute/ First Grade
Warwick School District / Lititz Elementary School
2009.01 - 2009.06
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Followed classroom routines and structure left by classroom teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts while incorporating my own written lesson plans.
Under 15 Lititz Youth Soccer Club Assistant Coach
Lititz Youth Soccer Club
2008.08 - 2009.06
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
Long Term Substitute/ Forth Grade
Warwick School District/ Lititz Elementary School
2008.08 - 2008.12
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Education
Masters in Early Childhood N-3 -
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA06.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA05.2008
Skills
- Partnerships and Affiliations
- Manage Programs
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Well organized
- Child-Centered
- Enthusiastic
- Love for Learning
- Dependable
- Flexible
Additional Information
2007-2008 Captain of Kutztown Swim Team.
2004-2008 Kutztown Golden Bears' team MVP
2007-2008 Lehigh Valley Assoication of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Athlete of the year.
2007-2008 Kutztown University Female Senior Athlete of the year.
2019- Conducted into Kutztown University's Hall of Fame.
2023 Coordinated and met with Senator Scott Martin in fall 2023 to advocate for early childhood funding. Senator Scott Martin visited our childcare site.
2004-2023 Involvement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Timeline
Vice President
Owl Hill Learning Academy
2022.07 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Hempfield School District
2009.08 - 2022.07
Long Term Substitute/ First Grade
Warwick School District / Lititz Elementary School
2009.01 - 2009.06
Five Star Swim Club Coach
Five Star Swim Club
2008.08 - 2017.07
Under 15 Lititz Youth Soccer Club Assistant Coach
Lititz Youth Soccer Club
2008.08 - 2009.06
Long Term Substitute/ Forth Grade
Warwick School District/ Lititz Elementary School
2008.08 - 2008.12
Lititz Springs Pool Lifeguard and Manager
Lititz Springs Swimming Pool
2001.05 - 2016.09
Masters in Early Childhood N-3 -
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science -
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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