Ashley Gonzalez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible and punctual with a self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Preschool Special Education Teacher
The Shield Institute
09.2022 - Current
- Created individualized education program for each special education student in a classroom of 9 students
- Updated IEPs to reflect students progress and development
- Created lesson plans weekly
- Planned and created educational materials daily
- Implemented behavior redirection methods
- Monitored student progress and behavior and prepared reports for parents and district
- Managed classroom activities, lessons, and circle times
- Created individual visual schedules for students
- Collaborated with assistants in order to provide a healthy learning environment for students
- Collaborated with parents and therapists to ensure consistent support for children's progress.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
Teaching Assistant
Imagine Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked in an individualized ABA and DIR program for children with disabilities
- Collaborated with head teacher in lesson planning sessions
- Co-taught lessons under head teacher's guidance, leading small groups and individual instruction
- Organized classroom and teaching materials, monitored classroom during lessons and minimized distractions
- Collected, summarized, and evaluated data on student academic programs
- Used a variety of behavior-analytic teaching methods as well as DIRFloortime methods according to each child's needs
- Assisted teacher in tracking students' progress and preparing reports for parents
- Implemented student skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs across all students within the classroom
- Implemented use of sensory diets for each student to assist with attention, arousal, and adaptive responses
- Transferred students' speech, occupational, and physical therapy goals to classroom
- Collaborated with colleagues in order to provide a healthy learning environment for students
- Attended to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
- Performed clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, and photocopying
Course Instructor
Imagine Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Organized classroom and teaching materials, monitored classroom during lessons and minimized distractions
- Collected, summarized, and evaluated data on student academic programs
- Assisted teacher in tracking students' progress and preparing reports for parents
- Collaborated with colleagues in order to provide a healthy learning environment for students
- Attended to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
On-call Babysitter/Nanny
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Worked as an on-call babysitter/nanny for children ages 2 months to 8 years for 6 different families
- Worked with children with special needs and disabilities (Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD) and children in foster care system
- Designed creative games and activities to keep children engaged
- Formed connections with children and established a sense of trust with the families
- Cleaned up homes and prepared nutritional meals according to family schedules
On-Call Receptionist
Janice Driving School
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed front desk and kept store records organized
- Responsible for all customer matters
- Managed sensitive information discreetly while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols within the workplace environment.
- Updated customer records and kept track of billing and services
- Supported office efficiency by managing multiple phone lines, taking accurate messages, and ensuring timely followup.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes with careful attention to detail, resulting in improved time management for staff members.
- Collaborated with various departments to relay important information accurately, streamlining interdepartmental communication.
Volunteer Tutor
Comprehensive Model School Project
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked individually with middle school students to achieve better grades and better overall comprehension of the material according to their needs
- Reported back to teachers at end of sessions with notes and observations
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive teaching methods.
- Cultivated positive learning experiences by maintaining an encouraging atmosphere.
- Students reported better grades after two weeks of tutoring sessions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Hunter College, City University of New York
06.2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bronx Community College, City University of New York
06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
- PC proficient
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Positive attitude
- Work under pressure
- Empathy and patience
- Strong organization
- File management
Timeline
Acting Preschool Special Education Teacher
The Shield Institute
09.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Imagine Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
Course Instructor
Imagine Academy
08.2020 - 06.2021
On-Call Receptionist
Janice Driving School
09.2017 - 01.2018
On-call Babysitter/Nanny
06.2016 - 08.2020
Volunteer Tutor
Comprehensive Model School Project
03.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Hunter College, City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bronx Community College, City University of New York
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