Ashley Gunderson
Special Education Teacher
Washington
Summary
Creative and flexible Early Childhood Special Education teacher who develops and maintains a welcoming and inclusive classroom setting for students with diverse needs and backgrounds to thrive in, and has a passion for developing strong social and emotional skills.
Extensive experience adapting and modifying curriculum and lessons to meet students' individual needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Lynden School District
Lynden, WA
08.2016 - Current
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans for up to 20 students with disabilities each year.
- Create and implement adaptations and modifications for students ages 3-5 years old with developmental, cognitive, adaptive, and social-emotional needs.
- Contribute and lead multidisciplinary team and Individualized Education Plan meetings with an average of 5 members to align student centered goals.
- Redirect behavior using positive reinforcement methods.
- Counseled approximately 50 families through the special education process for the first time.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Communicate with parents on student behavior, learning progress, and overall well being in the classroom.
- Integrated 5 instructional programs across 4 domains to provide developmentally appropriate classroom instruction and materials.
- Optimized student growth by providing resources for home use to provide consistency in skill acquisition
- Strengthened a holistic educational approach by providing custom at home resources for families to utilize
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
Early Intervention Specialist
Sedro-Woolley School District
Sedro-Woolley, WA
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Developed and implemented Individualized Family Service Plans or Individualized Education Plans for students.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected undesired behavior using a positive reinforcement method.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Education
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12.2015
Skills
- Certified in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
- Trained by the Crisis Prevention Institute in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Facilitates equitable and inclusive environment for all students regardless of gender, religion, orientation, identity, ability, or disability
- Works well with team members
- Uses effective communication strategies in a variety of situations
- Builds and maintains a positive rapport with students and families
- Motivated life-long learner
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn
Ole Ivar Lovaas
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Lynden School District
08.2016 - Current
Early Intervention Specialist
Sedro-Woolley School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
Master of Education - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Western Washington University
Similar Profiles
KELSEY OLNEYKELSEY OLNEY
K-5 Resource Room at Chain Lake Elementary - Monroe School DistrictK-5 Resource Room at Chain Lake Elementary - Monroe School District
Sue DuncanSue Duncan
Spanish teacher at Meadows Montessori SchoolSpanish teacher at Meadows Montessori School
Don Van MaanenDon Van Maanen
Elementary School Principal at Lynden Christian SchoolElementary School Principal at Lynden Christian School
Ashley WalkerAshley Walker
Health and Wellness Educator at Ingenuity Prep Public Charter SchoolHealth and Wellness Educator at Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
Albert ClontsAlbert Clonts
2nd Year Apprentice Electrician at Tim Reinhold Enterprises2nd Year Apprentice Electrician at Tim Reinhold Enterprises