Ashley Lake

Compassionate mental health professional with expertise in delivering empathetic support and developing individualized care plans. Proven track record of enhancing clients' quality of life through effective treatment strategies and patient advocacy. Strong communication and crisis management skills are utilized to achieve positive outcomes in challenging environments.

• Special Education Paraprofessional, Minnetonka Highschool, 09/23, Present, Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, assisting them in their academic and social development., Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) under the guidance of special education teachers, ensuring that students' specific goals and objectives were met., Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify curriculum materials and adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students., Utilized assistive technology devices and tools to enhance student engagement and participation in classroom activities., Facilitated small group instruction sessions, reinforcing concepts taught by the teacher and addressing individual learning gaps., Promoted independence skills among students by teaching self-help tasks such as personal hygiene routines or organizational strategies., Provided 1-1 care helping them re-set then sending them back to class.
• Mobile Dog Grooming Assistant/ Admin Assistant, Wash My Paws, 02/23, 09/23, Assisting Main Dog Groomer when grooming dogs., Helped with scheduling clients, taking notes in PetFinity, and emailing inquiries.
• Residential Counselor, Volunteer of America CRTC, 01/23, 02/23, Assist and promote healthy therapeutic environment., Apply knowledge to unit duties and tasks., Collaboration with co-workers to plan and participate in recreational and educational programming., Provide life skills and management to residents.
• Multi-Age Specialist / Office Assistant, Little Sprouts Academy, 01/20, 05/22, Employee of the Month – June 2020, Menomonie, WI, Proven ability to serve a diverse range of ages, classrooms, and developmental levels, demonstrating professional versatility and flexibility as a multi-age childcare specialist., Organize and engage in the delivery of developmentally appropriate activities and programming, fostering positive socio-emotional support and educational development., Openly and transparently communicate with parents about daily activities and skills the children are gaining through lesson plans, daily play, and social interactions., Attending and Assisting training seminars.
• Assistant Teacher, The Kiddie Patch, 09/19, 10/19, I was an assistant teacher in the infant room and toddler rooms., Feeding, changing, and interacting with the children., Assisted caring for eight infants.
• Child Care Team Member, Lifetime Inc., 12/16, 07/19, Eden Prairie, MN, Prepare and organize lesson plans, crafts, and activities., Providing childcare for children ages three months to eleven years., Infant engagement through tummy time, fine and gross motor skills development, sensory exploration, parallel play, and reading., Toddler engagement through imaginative/ dramatic play, create and build, educational and fitness activities through music., Kids engagement through our learning lab that has games and books, a play maze, and gym time., Helped prepare events for the center. (Birthday Parties, Parents Night Out)
• Nanny, Kauhane family, 06/13, 08/17, Shakopee, MN, Organize and conduct age-appropriate activities and ensure resting periods for the smaller children., Organize and implement safe and healthy habits in their life choices, working in conjunction with the parental set guidelines., Practice safety and safe environment skills (stranger-danger, emergency 911)., Light housekeeping and food preparation.
• Customer Service Representative, Gander Outdoors, 12/15, 07/16, Eden Prairie, MN, Sales / Merchandising., Inventory / Vendor Inquiries., Call Center., Customer Service.

• Child and Infant CPR/ AED Training, American Red Cross, 2022
• Adult CPR/ AED Training, American Red Cross, 2025
• CPI - Trained, 2026

• Majestic Hills Ranch, Lakeville, MN, 06/15, 09/17, Used equine therapy as a means of supporting the well-being of children with disabilities and military combat Veterans, assisting with feedings, cleaning of pens, and riding.
• Shakopee Elementary/ Shakopee Middle School, Shakopee, MN, 06/17, 06/19, Assisted with track and field days along with assisting the adapted sports and field trips.

Administrative Intern, Little Sprouts Academy, Menomonie, WI, 02/22, 05/22, Effectively collaborated and communicated with families’ employees and directors via verbal and using Microsoft teams., Demonstrated general administrative support to the company, families, and employees., Handled communications, managed a filing system, recorded information as needed, and updated files.

I am a dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and a minor in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. I am passionate about empowering others, particularly in child-adolescent care. With strong communication skills and a commitment to positive change, I aim to leverage my expertise to support the growth and well-being of individuals in need. Additionally, I bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a proven track record in customer service and relationship-building across diverse communities.