Ashley Levesque
Bridgewater,MA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Abington Early Education Program
2014.08 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Special Education Paraprofessional
East Elementary School
2013.08 - 2014.06
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Education
Master of Science - Moderate Disabilities Pre-K-8
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2012
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Collaboration
- Adaptive Strategies
- Behavior Redirection
- IEPs
Certification
Breathe for Change- July 2023
Social-Emotional Wellness Facilitator
Certified Yoga Instructor
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Abington Early Education Program
2014.08 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
East Elementary School
2013.08 - 2014.06
Master of Science - Moderate Disabilities Pre-K-8
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
Breathe for Change- July 2023
Social-Emotional Wellness Facilitator
Certified Yoga Instructor
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