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Ashley Gurule

Salem,OR

Summary

Special Education Professional with experience in supporting diverse learning needs and implementing individualized education plan goals daily. Valued for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering results through effective collaboration. Skilled in developing inclusive classroom environments, utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies, building positive classroom behavior management, and fostering positive student relationships. Known for reliability, flexibility, and ensuring each student receives the individualized supports needed for independent success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher Intern

Salem Keizer School District
03.2025 - Current
  • Evaluated student performance using formal assessments and informal observations, providing valuable feedback to inform future instruction efforts.
  • Supported lead teacher with lesson plan preparation
  • Assisted Leading small and whole group instruction for different academic content areas
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers for the development of best practices and the sharing of resources, resulting in increased student success.
  • Attending and facilitating weekly staff meetings and taking detailed notes.
  • Participating in faculty meetings, department meetings, and professional development workshops
  • Supporting students in General Education classes (i.e., note taking, modeling new tasks, social communication supports)
  • Assisting in student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) meetings, taking detailed notes as well as developing student present levels.
  • Assisting with student state assessment & district assessments
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assisting with data collection for academic goals and behavior tracking
  • Implementing classroom reward systems

Special Education IA ERC/LRC

Salem-Keizer school district
02.2023 - 02.2025

As a an ERC special education assistant

-Assisted with data collection for academic goals and behavior tracking

-Guided small and large group instruction

-Supported lead teacher with lesson preparation

-Coordinated communications for our Coffee cart fundraiser

-Attended weekly staff meetings and took detailed notes

-Created bulletin board displays each month with coordinating writing activity

-Assisted students in the General Education classes (i.e., note taking, modeling new tasks, social communication supports)


As an LRC support aid

-Assisted students in their general education classes (i.e., note taking, modeling new tasks, social communication supports)

-Worked one-on-one with students and assisting them in their academic work

-Helped manage and run the Titan Cafe with students and LRC staff.

-Collaborated with teachers to best support students and accommodate their needs

-Assisted and ran small groups in general education classrooms

Registered behavior technician

Adventures with Autism
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Implementing applied behavior analysis strategies
  • Assisted in taking data on goals
  • Provided interventions
  • Worked on building positive behaviors using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Implemented ABA plans into everyday skills
  • Managed crisis situations to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
  • Trained in trauma informed care
  • Assisted BCBAs in designing individualized treatment plans to fit each clients needs and goals.
  • Developed rapport with families and clients.

Ulta Beauty
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Sale beauty products
  • Make store presentable
  • Unstock shipment

Barista

Dutch Brothers Coffee
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provide fast quality customer service
  • Maintain clean areas for employees
  • Stock items as needed
  • Interact with customers

Aide 1

Moss Street Daycare
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Supervised children from 6 months- 2 years
  • Provided a safe clean environment for children
  • Prepared meals for children
  • Engaged and interacted with children and parents
  • Provided fun safe activities for children

Barista

Starbucks
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
  • Maintained neat and attractive bakery food case
  • Gave every customer immediate and undivided attention
  • Maintained a clean work environment for customers and employees
  • Provided high-quality service
  • Stocked and maintained neat displays

Education

High School Diploma -

Sprague High School
Salem, Oregon
06.2018

Completed - Family and Human Services, Special education

University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
03.2023

M.D. - Special Education

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06-2026

Skills

  • Quick Learner
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Reliable team member
  • Positive, outgoing, friendly
  • Respectful
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Data collection
  • Social skills training
  • Sensory integration strategies
  • Universal design for learning
  • Life skills instruction
  • Task analysis implementation
  • Peer mediation strategies
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Leading Math, reading, and writing groups
  • Visual schedules creation
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship building
  • Social skills development
  • Emotional support
  • Lesson planning
  • Leading small and whole group instruction
  • Personal hygiene support

Timeline

Special Education Teacher Intern

Salem Keizer School District
03.2025 - Current

Special Education IA ERC/LRC

Salem-Keizer school district
02.2023 - 02.2025

Registered behavior technician

Adventures with Autism
01.2021 - 01.2022

Ulta Beauty
01.2020 - 01.2021

Barista

Dutch Brothers Coffee
06.2019 - 06.2020

Aide 1

Moss Street Daycare
03.2019 - 06.2019

Barista

Starbucks
07.2017 - 09.2018

Completed - Family and Human Services, Special education

University of Oregon

High School Diploma -

Sprague High School

M.D. - Special Education

Western Oregon University
Ashley Gurule