Ashley Gove
Winsted,CT
Summary
I have worked in childcare for 9 years. I have experience from infant to pre-K age. I am create my own curriculum based on the needs and development of the children in my care. I’m able to scaffold these activities to match the skills of the children in the room. I have great communication skills with parents and problem-solving techniques to make sure they have the best experience. I also meet with parents for conferences to talk about their child’s development and what I see in the classroom with their child based on their capabilities. together we create a plan to help their child grow and develop in the right direction to meet goals for each age group. I have my bachelor degree in early childhood education. I am CPR certified and med certified. I am EpiPen certified. I am also a member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation.
Experienced educator with strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving academic success. Adaptable and reliable, consistently delivering results while meeting evolving educational needs. Highly valued for leadership capabilities and ability to inspire both students and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Bright Horizons Childcare
Mashantucket, CT
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with developmental standards.
- Collaborated with administrative staff to ensure compliance with state regulations and quality standards.
- Advocated for inclusive practices, enhancing learning experiences for diverse student populations.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, improving communication and involvement in children's education.
- Streamlined classroom processes, increasing efficiency in daily operations and resource allocation.
Head Infant Teacher
KinderCare
East Granby, CT
09.2018 - 11.2025
- Feeding and changing diapers at the time it is due for each child based on their individual schedules while doing curriculums based activities such as art and sensory. Also introducing solids such as purées and finger foods at parents discretion and when child is ready to do so.
- I meet with parents during conferences that are done twice a year to talk about their child’s development. We together create a plan to help their child develop in a manner designed for them and meet goals for their age range.
- In addition, I answer phone calls and direct calls to my director and assistant director with any inquiries or questions about enrolling in the center. When the director or assistant director are not in the building, I am able to relay information regarding tuition for enrollment in our school. I assist in tours of the infant room regarding scheduling of the room, activities planned, safe sleep, bottle feedings, and diaper changes.
Assistant Teacher
Educational Playcare
Simsbury, CT
08.2016 - 08.2018
- At the center I would interact with the children, prep meals, change diapers, potty train, and clean. I worked with the under 3s. Infant to 2 years primarily. I was the assistant teacher that helped the head teacher with any activities, preparations and gathering materials. I assisted with transitions from room to room depending on ratio at end of night.
Sales Associate
Claires Store
Canton, CT
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Help customers, restock, cashier, cleaning, ear piercing.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education
Asnuntuck Community College
Enfield, CT04-2020
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Granby Memorial High School
Granby, CT06-2016
Skills
- Clear rules and expectations approach
- Problem-solving
- Computer operation
- Office equipment routine maintenance
- Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area)
- Childhood development
- Calendar management
- Classroom conflict resolution techniques
- Parent-teacher communication
- Communication IEP goal implementation
- Photocopying
- Communication skills
- Greeting customers
- Childcare Provider
- Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
- Teaching
- Task assignment
- Standards-based student assessments
- Classroom Teaching
- Computer skills
- Lesson planning
- Technical Proficiency
- Toddler Care
- Microsoft Word
- First aid
- Meal Preparation
- Customer service
- Phone etiquette
- Confidential information handling
- Phone answering
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
- Adapted learning materials for special education
- File organization
- Problem management
- Customer complaint resolution
- Child Care
- Classroom structure implementation
- Early Childhood
- Visual schedules for special education students
- Assessing student portfolios
- Customer inquiry handling
- Scanning
- Infant Care
- Filing
- Curriculum development
- CPR
- Classroom support in special education
- Experience with children
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Computer literacy
- Zoom
- Classroom experience
- Communication with special education students
- Peer modeling
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Epi Certification - November 2025
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid and CPR
Additional Information
- I am a member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
- My overall goal is to one day become a center director after gaining experience in management.
Timeline
Lead Educator
Bright Horizons Childcare
11.2025 - Current
Head Infant Teacher
KinderCare
09.2018 - 11.2025
Assistant Teacher
Educational Playcare
08.2016 - 08.2018
Sales Associate
Claires Store
01.2014 - 01.2015
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Granby Memorial High School
Bachelor's degree - Early Childhood Education
Asnuntuck Community College