Ashley McDonald
The Summit Center
Buffalo,NY
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with experience at The Summit Center, adept at classroom management and IEP compliance. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to student success through effective support and collaboration with teachers. Known for fostering positive learning environments and utilizing instructional support techniques to enhance student engagement.
Work History
Classroom Aide
1 Year 4 Months- Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing lesson plans and adapting activities for individual student needs.
- Monitored student behavior and redirected disruptions using consistent, supportive intervention strategies.
- Assisted with implementation of IEP goals through guided practice and routine classroom support.
- Prepared instructional materials and organized learning spaces to maintain efficient daily classroom operations.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to reinforce behavior plans and communication strategies.
Hospitality Associate
9 Months- Delivered patient meals accurately while following prescribed diets and allergy restrictions.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to support timely room service and hospitality requests.
- Verified tray tickets, menu selections, and diet orders for accuracy before distribution.
- Sanitized carts, service areas, and patient dining equipment to maintain infection-control standards.
- Communicated menu options and meal preferences clearly to support positive patient experiences.
- Assembled meal trays according to dietary guidelines and special-order requirements.
- Assisted patients with hospitality needs while maintaining respectful, service-focused interactions.
Retail Merchandising Associate
1 Year 2 Months- Executed daily merchandise flow tasks, sorting freight and replenishing sales floor displays.
- Maintained organized backroom areas, ensuring accurate stock placement and easy product retrieval.
- Set up and adjusted visual merchandising presentations to support brand standards.
- Processed incoming shipments, inspected merchandise, and resolved inventory discrepancies.
- Replenished fitting room and floor inventory to keep product availability consistent.
- Collaborated with sales team to prioritize markdowns, signage updates, and floor resets.
- Assisted customers with product location while maintaining clean, organized selling areas.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patience and empathy
Classroom management
Classroom organization
Positive reinforcement
Student supervision
Teacher assistance
Teacher support
Small group instruction
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
IEP compliance
Instructional support
Smartboard
Problem-solving
Strong work ethic and dependable
Time management
Child safety
Supervising classroom activities
Timeline
Classroom Aide
The Summit Center
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Hospitality Associate
Kaleida Health Buffalo General Hospital
09.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Retail Merchandising Associate
Nordstrom Rack
04.2022 - 06.2023Read More
McKinley High School
High School Diploma
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