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Ashley Jackson

Montgomery,IL

Summary

Passionate and enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in small group instruction and supervision of students with Autism. Sharp with a great deal of on the job experience and desire to positively impact students with learning disabilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

SD308 Longbeach Elementary
Montgomery, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one instruction to students.
  • Ensure safety of all students by collaborating with program and administrative staff.
  • Documentation of incidents.
  • Encourage independent thinking.
  • Provide parents with information about student progress and activities at school.
  • Participate in meetings with teachers, administrators, and support staff regarding student progress
  • Implement behavior management strategies.
  • Offer emotional support during times of crisis
  • Motivate students through modification, rewards and reinforcement.
  • Prepare handouts and other learning materials.
  • Subsituted in STARS first, second grade, and kindergarten classrooms.
  • Provide student transport/supervision to and from specials, general education inclusion, lunch, recess, nurse, and restrooms.

General Education Paraprofessional

SD308 Long Beach Elementary
Montgomery, IL
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students and staff.
  • Communicated with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
  • Prepped lessons and materials for small groups.
  • Worked daily with various grades in small groups.
  • Supervised breakfast, lunch, and recess.
  • Dismissal bus duty.

Lunch/Recess Supervisor

SD308 PrairiePoint Elementary
Oswego, IL
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintained clean eating space.
  • Supervised and monitored recess activities.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations to ensure student safety.
  • Provided students with a positive atmosphere.
  • Assisted with student conflict resolution.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations.

Customer Service Representative

Floor and Decor
Naperville, IL
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Performed opening and closing procedures.
  • Answered incoming calls and provided frontline customer assistance with transactions.

School Bus Driver

First Student
Naperville, IL
07.2014 - 08.2020
  • Transported students to and from school in a timely manner.
  • Reported student behavior incidents promptly.
  • Developed positive relationships with students.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
  • Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
  • Attended staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
  • Communicated with dispatch via radio.

Inferno Hot Pilates instructor

Bikram Yoga Aurora
North Aurora, IL
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Explained and demonstrated fitness and conditioning techniques and movements.
  • Created inviting and welcoming fitness space.
  • Demonstrated exercise modifications.
  • techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Prepared for class beforehand.
  • Wiped down exercise equipment.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Oswego East High School
Oswego, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Classroom Adaptation
  • Classroom Safety Oversight
  • Teacher Support And Collaboration
  • Student Advocacy
  • Supervising Student Activities
  • Preparing Instructional Materials
  • Classroom Preparation And Maintenance
  • Classroom Management Strategies
  • Helping Students With Special Needs
  • Group And Individual Instruction
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Certification

  • Paraprofessional
  • Hot Pilates Instructor

Languages

Spanish, Basic

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

SD308 Longbeach Elementary
08.2023 - Current

General Education Paraprofessional

SD308 Long Beach Elementary
01.2023 - 08.2023

Lunch/Recess Supervisor

SD308 PrairiePoint Elementary
10.2021 - 01.2023

Customer Service Representative

Floor and Decor
02.2021 - 05.2021

Inferno Hot Pilates instructor

Bikram Yoga Aurora
07.2018 - 06.2019

School Bus Driver

First Student
07.2014 - 08.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Waubonsee Community College

High School Diploma -

Oswego East High School
  • Paraprofessional
  • Hot Pilates Instructor
Ashley Jackson