Ashley Johnson
RICHMOND,VA
Summary
Dedicated Social Work Professional with expertise in case management, behavioral interventions, and school programming for high school students. Specialized in college access and career readiness initiatives, including postsecondary planning and financial literacy. Experienced in fostering collaborative relationships with students, families, and community partners to enhance student success and confidence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Program Director
Self Employed
06.2021 - Current
- Founded and independently operated a recurring wellness and personal-development program serving 8–15 participants per class, 2–3 times weekly.
- Facilitate group programming focused on confidence building, goal setting, accountability, wellness, and personal development.
- Cultivated participant relationships, tailoring programming to individual needs and goals to enhance engagement and outcomes.
- Coordinated scheduling, participant communication, marketing, logistics, and both in-person and virtual programming to ensure seamless operation.
Bridge Coach
KR Scholars
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported 20 high school juniors and seniors in college and career readiness programming, enhancing their understanding of postsecondary pathways and future planning.
- Guided students in exploring HBCUs, college opportunities, and career pathways, aligning options with their interests and goals to inform their decisions.
- Facilitated programming focused on financial planning, resume development, career exploration, and preparation for life after high school.
- Facilitated programming in financial planning, resume development, and career exploration, equipping students with essential skills for life after high school.
- Built authentic relationships with students while encouraging goal-setting, self-advocacy, confidence, and ownership of future plans
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools
09.2020 - 06.2024
- Managed a caseload of 50+ students, providing individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support while addressing barriers to learning and student success.
- Established trusting relationships with students and families, guiding students in identifying needs, setting goals, developing strategies, and executing action plans.
- Led meetings related to student services and programming and mentored staff on effective student redirection and engagement strategies.
- Facilitated individual and small-group sessions focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, decision-making, communication, personal responsibility, and student development.
- Built trusting relationships with students and families while helping students identify needs, establish goals, develop strategies, and follow through on action steps.
- Coordinated volunteers and supported school-wide initiatives that enhanced student engagement and fostered a positive school climate.
- Coordinated volunteers and contributed to school-wide initiatives designed to increase student engagement and improve school climate.
- Facilitated engagement with parents to discuss student progress and support strategies. and caregivers as partners in student success and strengthened home-school communication.
- Collected and monitored student data to assess intervention effectiveness, identify needs, and guide support strategies.
Minister of Fine Arts
Fifth Street Baptist Church
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Provided leadership and operational oversight for 80–100 participants, volunteers, and team members across multiple fine arts departments, enhancing collaboration and artistic output.
- Led program planning, scheduling, and events while establishing clear expectations and fostering a supportive team environment to achieve program goals.
- Coordinated volunteers and collaborated across departments to execute large-scale programs and community events.
- Led meetings focused on programming, services, events, and participant support.
- Coordinated volunteers and collaborated across departments to successfully execute large-scale programs and community events, strengthening community engagement.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided daily instruction and relationship-based support to high school students, adapting classroom strategies to meet diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Created structured, supportive classroom environments while implementing student-engagement and behavior-management strategies.
- Supported students in developing academic skills, personal responsibility, communication, self-awareness, and career exploration.
- Facilitated journaling, group discussions, and activities encouraging reflection, communication, goal setting, and future planning.
- Collaborated with school staff to address student needs and strengthen student engagement.
Education
Bachelor’s of Social Work - Social Work
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton05.2014
Skills
- Career Development
- Career Exploration
- Transition Planning
- Student Support Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Coaching and mentoring
- Youth Empowerment
- Student Engagement
- Behavioral Intervention
- Crisis management
- Group Dynamics Facilitation
- Community Collaboration
- Family Collaboration
- Social-Emotional Learning
Timeline
Bridge Coach
KR Scholars
07.2026 - 08.2026
Founder and Program Director
Self Employed
06.2021 - Current
Site Coordinator
Communities In Schools
09.2020 - 06.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
01.2017 - 03.2020
Minister of Fine Arts
Fifth Street Baptist Church
12.2014 - 05.2020
Bachelor’s of Social Work - Social Work
Mary Baldwin College