Ashley McGinn
Iselin,NJ
Summary
Well-trained educator with talent for helping elementary school students build important learning skills. Skilled in instruction and hands-on activities. Motivated to integrate students into general education classrooms when reasonable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp Jotoni
- Helped provide recreational activities with children to adults with disabilities (art, music, S.T.E.M., nature, etc.)
- Worked as a group/ one-on-one with campers
- Assisted campers who were in wheelchairs and with feedings if necessary
1st Grade Teacher
Metuchen Christian Academy
08.2020 - Current
- Created lesson plans based on the Beka (Christian) Curriculum
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Created and administered lesson plans, including alphabet familiarization, basic reading and writing comprehension, and addition/subtraction patterns, while catering to the students’ various learning levels and goals
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
Camp Counselor
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Created daily activities for the campers to participate in
- Assisted field trips (Turtleback Zoo, Sandy Hook, Swimming, etc.)
Education
M.A. Special Education - Applied Behavior Analyst
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
B.A. Education Studies -
Neumann University
Aston, PA05.2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Metuchen Christian Academy
08.2020 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
09.2019 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
06.2018 - 08.2019
Camp Counselor
Camp Jotoni
M.A. Special Education - Applied Behavior Analyst
Saint Joseph’s University
B.A. Education Studies -
Neumann University