Ashley Genz
Fairfield
Summary
Passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with extensive experience in public school settings, adept at fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for young children. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized instruction to support the developmental needs of each child. Eager to expand my expertise through graduate studies and further my career in education by obtaining a teaching license.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teaching Associate Preschool
Fairfield Community School District
Fairfield, Iowa
08.2019 - Current
- Aid teacher with reinforcing daily tasks and assignments as well as management of classroom
- Record data for GOLD assessments on a weekly basis to track students’ learning and development throughout the year
- Assist classroom teacher with teaching lessons to students and follow up lessons with reinforcement to ensure new skills are learned to the best ability of each child
- Perform yearly in-home visits to discuss specific needs of each child and goals for the upcoming year
Elementary substitute teacher
Fairfield Community School District
Fairfield, Iowa
08.2020 - Current
- Filled in as needed to substitute in general classrooms from Preschool- 1st grade
- Collaborated on biannual evaluations of students for parent teacher conferences
Montessori Preschool Teaching Assistant
Maharishi School Children's House
Fairfield, Iowa
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assist lead teacher with developing individual lesson plans to establish a strong Montessori base with specific target goals for each in ages 3-4 classroom
- Working alongside cooperating teacher as well as subbing for lead teacher when needed
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Unique Eyewear Group
New York City, New York
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Worked remotely to provide president of company with updates of all accounts, arranged meetings and appointments with clientele, processed mass orders, attended eyewear expos in Manhattan, scheduled president’s sales trips and itineraries covering all parts of the country, and managed daily blog for company
Before and After School Program Staff
YMCA/BCSD
Burlington, Iowa
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided early elementary age children with guidance and planned activities during the before and after school hours
- This included assisting in the development of lesson plans to enhance social interactions of students during the non-academic periods of time during the academic year
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English writing, communications
Loyola University
New Orleans, LA05.2007
Skills
- Promoting active student engagement
- Effective lesson plan execution
- Group and individual instruction
- Early childhood training
- Facilitating social and emotional growth
- Instructional strategies
- Knowledge of child development
- Child assessment
Timeline
Elementary substitute teacher
Fairfield Community School District
08.2020 - Current
Classroom Teaching Associate Preschool
Fairfield Community School District
08.2019 - Current
Montessori Preschool Teaching Assistant
Maharishi School Children's House
01.2017 - 01.2019
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Unique Eyewear Group
01.2010 - 01.2012
Before and After School Program Staff
YMCA/BCSD
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English writing, communications
Loyola University
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