Ashley McLaren
NEW RICHMOND,WI
Summary
Dedicated Teacher provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Organized teacher with distinguished understanding of early childhood and K-5 classrooms. Successful at working with any size classes to realize comprehensive growth. Kind professional looking to optimize individual student experiences into long-term success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Teaching position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Lead Teacher
Sonshine Learning Center
10.2019 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Bear Buddies Child Development Center
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Arrived at assigned areas on time, prepared, and ready to work.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Monitored and enforced adequate supply and material inventory.
- Partnered with supervisor to implement ADA standards on playground and in common areas.
Food Service Worker
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
Food Service Worker
Geary Community Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2013 - 09.2014
- Kept workplace clean and organized in line with restaurant policies.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Prepared and presented food in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Trained team members to prepare sandwiches and other items according to instructions.
- Upheld high standards of customer service at all times to enhance client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Prepared and served hot and cold sandwiches based on customer preferences.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
- Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
- Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.
- Restocked and rotated stock in display case to mitigate stock loss.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice, and trim food.
- Monitored inventory and requisitioned low-stock items.
- Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides.
- Identified price of goods and calculated bills with optical price scanners, calculators, and cash registers.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
- Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MINo Degree - Accounting
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Shell Lake, WIBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Morley Stanwood High School
Morley, MI05.2012
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Interactive Design
- Individualized Instruction
- Foundational Knowledge
- Sanitation and Hygiene
- Feeding Guidelines Knowledge
- Childcare Administration
- Educational Settings
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Diverse Classroom Settings
- District Standards
- Educational Games
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Field Trip Supervision
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Student Learning Support
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Fine Motor Skill Development
- Student Needs Assessments
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Arts and Crafts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Student Engagement and Development
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Program Leadership
- Computer Proficiency
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Substitute Teacher Coordination
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Communicable Disease Knowledge
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Audio-Visual Demonstrations
- Appropriate Age Group Experience
- Letter and Number Instruction
- Self-Esteem Education
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Needs Identification and Assessment
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- State Certification and Accreditation
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Classroom Discipline
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Multimedia Educational Software
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Daily Schedule Creation
- School Community Relations
- Child Development Associate Certification
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Certification
- Licensed Substitute in the state of Wisconsin - July 2026
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Childcare Lead Teacher
Sonshine Learning Center
10.2019 - Current
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Bear Buddies Child Development Center
04.2017 - 10.2019
Food Service Worker
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
Food Service Worker
Geary Community Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2015
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY®Restaurants
03.2013 - 09.2014
No Degree - Accounting
Grand Rapids Community College
No Degree - Accounting
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Morley Stanwood High School
- Licensed Substitute in the state of Wisconsin - July 2026
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