Ashley Johnson
Jonathan Montessori School
Edina,MN
10
years of professional experience
Lead Guide professional with deep experience in guiding and mentoring large groups. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication. Skilled in navigation, safety protocols, and group management. Reliable and flexible, ensuring successful outcomes in diverse environments.
Work History
Lead Guide, Social Media Manager, Board Member
7 Years- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies within the Montessori pedagogy.
- Maintained a safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators through open and professional communication.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Mentored and trained new guides and assistants on classroom management techniques and educational strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established boundaries.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior in compliance with Minnesota State Licensing standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align messaging across all digital platforms.
- Managed content calendars, ensuring timely posting and adherence to school guidelines.
- Collaborated with board members to develop long-term vision and mission alignment.
Bookkeeping & Office Administration
1 Year 10 Months- Recording, categorizing, and maintaining daily financial transactions
- Prepare comprehensive reports for company owners and team
- Generate invoices and make payments online, through mail, and in person
- Maintaining employee, client, and vendor files
- Handling of confidential information
- Assistance in annual insurance auditing
- Annual tax preparation
- Payroll administration
- Proficiency in Quickbooks Online
Lead Guide
3 Years 3 Months- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning
- Created, organized, and executed multiple successful community outreach projects across 3 school locations
Education
Associate of Science - Montessori Theory, Early Childhood Development, School Administration
- Primary Education and Sociology
General Education
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Reporting and documentation
Scheduling expertise
Safety practices and regulations
Report preparation
Document management
Database entry
Exceptional organization
Timeline
Bookkeeping & Office Administration
Modern Stone LLC
09.2022 - 07.2024Read More
Lead Guide, Social Media Manager, Board Member
Jonathan Montessori School
07.2019 - CurrentRead More
Lead Guide
Peaceful Valley Montessori Academy
01.2016 - 04.2019Read More
Belle Plaine Senior High
General Education
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Hamline University
from Primary Education and Sociology
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Virginia Montessori Teacher Education Center
Associate of Science from Montessori Theory, Early Childhood Development, School Administration
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