ASHLEY KEEFER
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
York,PA
21
years of professional experience
Led initiatives to create enriching experiences for children.,Cultivated Strong relationships with children and families to support their development.,Facilitated engaging activities to stimulate children's interest and participation.
Work History
Lead Two's Teacher
1 Year 4 Months- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development in toddlers.
- Implemented positive behavior management techniques to encourage positive interactions among children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide regular updates on children's progress and developmental milestones.
- Mentored and trained new educators on classroom management and curriculum implementation strategies.
CYPA Youth Program Assistant
2 Years 6 Months- Established positive working relationships with staff, parents and guardians.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Support staff members in implementing daily actives and following daily class schedules.
- Participate in professional development opportunities related to CYPA.
- Helped in NAEYC accreditation a 99% in our center
- Received Army inspection a 100%
- Up to date on all required trainings
- In the process of acquiring a CDA
Child Care Assistant
3 Years 5 Months- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meals served, medication administered.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning. Fostered child development through engaging activities, nurturing care, and effective communication with parents, enhancing overall learning experience.
Child Care Assistant
2 Years 2 Months- Assisted in daily care of 20+ children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Implemented engaging activities that improved children's social and motor skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to support individualized learning plans for each child.
- Maintained accurate records of children's progress and communicated updates to parents.
- Resolved conflicts among children, fostering a cooperative and respectful atmosphere.
Server
1 Year 10 Months- Served customers efficiently, handling orders and payments, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery, boosting service speed.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, improving retention and loyalty.
- Trained new servers, fostering a supportive and knowledgeable team environment.
Customer Service
4 Years 10 Months- Resolved customer inquiries, achieving high satisfaction scores through effective communication.
- Handled billing issues, reducing resolution time and improving customer retention.
- Trained new team members, enhancing overall team performance and service quality.
- Implemented feedback systems, leading to measurable improvements in service delivery.
Education
Child Development Associate
High School Diploma
- Studied Family Science
- Did child development courses
Skills
Customer service (Experienced)
Teaching Strategies (Beginner)
CPR and First Aid Certified (Experienced)
Parent Communication (Expert)
Record Keeping (Experienced)
Record Keeping
Team Collaboration (Experienced)
COURSES
- Child Development
- James Buchanan High School
- Jun 2005 - Jun 2005
Timeline
Lead Two's Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
CYPA Youth Program Assistant
Letterkenny Army Depo Child Development Center
10.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Child Care Assistant
Creative Minds Daycare
04.2019 - 09.2022Read More
Child Care Assistant
Norborne Preschool
02.2017 - 04.2019Read More
Server
Diffys
04.2015 - 02.2017Read More
Customer Service
First Data
06.2005 - 04.2010Read More
James Buchanan High School
High School Diploma
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CDA Council
Child Development Associate
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