Ashley Leake
Amarillo
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience in early childhood education. Holds Texas Early Childhood–6th Grade Generalist and Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Certifications. Specializes in fostering academic, social, and emotional development through diverse educational strategies. Expert in designing engaging classrooms tailored to individual student needs.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher / Early Childhood Educator
St. Mary's Cathedral School and Montessori
Amarillo, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided instruction and guidance to young children in a Montessori and classroom-based learning environment.
- Facilitated academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth through tailored, age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Created a nurturing and structured classroom environment that encouraged independence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
- Established nurturing, structured classroom environment fostering independence, curiosity, and a passion for learning.
- Observed and responded to individual student development and learning styles.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students and families to enhance children's educational development.
Educator
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Facilitated student engagement in public-school classroom through tailored instructional methods.
- Enhanced student learning through developmentally appropriate activities and personalized instruction.
- Maintained a positive, supportive classroom environment.
- Fostered positive, supportive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and growth.
- Worked with students in a public-school classroom environment.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Bachelor of Science in Education
West Texas A&M University
Canyon05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon05-2011
Early Childhood Teaching Certificate - Montessori Education
Authentic Institute of Montessori
Bozeman, MT06-2025
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Montessori Education
- Developmentally Appropriate Instruction
- Individualized Learning
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Student Observation
- Child Development
- Social-Emotional Development
- Positive Classroom Environment
- Family Communication
- Committed to helping children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning
Certification
Texas Early Childhood–6th Grade Generalist Certification
International Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Certification, Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), Certified for children ages 2.5–6 years
Timeline
Teacher / Early Childhood Educator
St. Mary's Cathedral School and Montessori
01.2021 - 01.2025
Educator
Amarillo ISD
01.2012 - 01.2016
Post-Baccalaureate - Bachelor of Science in Education
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
West Texas A&M University
Early Childhood Teaching Certificate - Montessori Education
Authentic Institute of Montessori
Personal Information
Title: Teacher | Montessori Lead Teacher | Texas Early Childhood Educator