Ashley Lanier
Decatur,GA
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
DeKalb County Board of Education
Stone Mountain, Georgia
07.2024 - Current
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- Developed assignments for pupils to apply learning.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
- Reviewed and reported on IEP progress.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Instructed small groups of students in alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Assistant Teacher
East Lake Early Learning Academy
Atlanta, USA
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and implement school-wide initiatives
- Identified and provided additional resources to students who needed extra support
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged student collaboration and problem-solving
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction and promote student engagement
- Facilitated small-group instruction to ensure individualized learning for each student
Pre-K Paraprofessional
DeKalb County Board of Education
Stone Mountain, Georgia
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Undertook various administrative responsibilities as required and monitored assessments of progress, student attendance, and teaching quality.
- Managed computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with computer use when required.
- Assisted classroom teacher with daily instruction, curriculum development and implementation.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Monitored student behavior, implemented positive reinforcement strategies, and reported any issues to the teacher or administrator as needed.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Collected money from students for school-related projects and field trips.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Assistant Teacher
Education Elevation Children's Academy
Decatur, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and implement school-wide initiatives
- Identified and provided additional resources to students who needed extra support
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged student collaboration and problem-solving
- Utilized technology to enhance instruction and promote student engagement
- Facilitated small-group instruction to ensure individualized learning for each student
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Ormewood School
Atlanta, USA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Utilized books, songs, and games to engage students
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
Front-End/Customer Returns Associate
Marshall's
Decatur, USA
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Replaced merchandise stock throughout check-out lines and endcap displays
- Gathered shopping baskets and carts and relocated to designated areas
- Facilitated cash, check and credit transactions on cash register with 100% accuracy
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise
- Contributed to team efficiency by keeping work areas organized, clearing brush and removing stumps
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer
- Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in any store department
- Returned change and currency and processed debit and credit card payments with 100% accuracy rate
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases including in-store and e-service transactions
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals
Self-Checkout Attendant/Front-End Cashier
Kroger
Atlanta, USA
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required
- Requested official identification for certain purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards of underage sales
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers
- Helped customers manage large purchases by collecting items from shelves and storage locations
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments, and issue receipts
- Learned cashier position and provided backup at key times
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers
Seasonal Sales Associate
Kohl's
Atlanta, USA
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Liaised with customers and recommended specific products and specials, aligning with individual needs, requirements and specifications
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
Education
Masters of Arts - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2023
Bachelors of Arts - Business Management
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA12.2017
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10.2014
Skills
- Hard Working
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Decision Making
- Microsoft Office Word
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adaptability
- Ability to Multitask
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Effective Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Classroom Management
- Skills strategies
- Parent-teacher communication
- Health and safety
- Creative teaching strategies
- Health and safety practices
- Child-centered approach
- Observation and assessment
- Special needs support
- Social-emotional learning
- Fine motor skills development
- First aid and CPR
- Gross motor skills development
- Parent communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Patience and empathy
References
References available upon request
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/03/94
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
DeKalb County Board of Education
07.2024 - Current
Pre-K Paraprofessional
DeKalb County Board of Education
07.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Teacher
East Lake Early Learning Academy
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Education Elevation Children's Academy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Ormewood School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Front-End/Customer Returns Associate
Marshall's
04.2018 - 09.2020
Self-Checkout Attendant/Front-End Cashier
Kroger
05.2016 - 05.2018
Seasonal Sales Associate
Kohl's
11.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Arts - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Bachelors of Arts - Business Management
Clayton State University
Associates of Arts - Business Administration
Liberty University