Ashley Jackson
Montgomery,IL
Summary
Passionate and enthusiastic future educator, working to earn teaching license through National Louis University. Experience as a paraprofessional in small group instruction of both general education students and learners with Autism. Sharp with a great deal of on-the-job experience and desire to positively impact students with considers of their unique backgrounds, challenges, and strengths.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
SD308 Longbeach Elementary
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
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
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.
School Bus Driver
First Student
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.
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education
National Louis University
Chicago, ILAssociate of Applied Science - Education
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL12-2023
High School Diploma -
Oswego East High School
Oswego, IL05-2009
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
Certification
- Paraprofessional
- Hot Pilates Instructor
Contact
Montgomery, IL 60538
Education and Training
Oswego, IL,Sugar Grove, IL
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
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
Bachelors - Elementary Education
National Louis University
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