Ashley Miller
Bloomington,IN
Summary
Energetic academic advisor with proven expertise in course planning and student advocacy at Lighthouse Christian Academy. Skilled in developing individualized graduation plans and fostering student growth, while maintaining strong communication with parents. Proficient in PowerSchool SIS, ensuring educational progression and successful outcomes for diverse student populations. Familiar with educational best practices, including differentiated instruction, classroom management, and curriculum implementation. Holds a degree in Biblical Studies, providing a strong theological foundation and a passion for Scripture. Eager to transition into a high school Bible teaching role to integrate my academic training and love for mentorship, cultivating both academic excellence and spiritual growth in a Christ-centered environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Lighthouse Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities, as well as appropriateness and academic value.
- Oversaw college fairs to connect students with area schools.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Developed and implemented individualized graduation plans for students.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Provided support and assistance to curriculum development professionals.
- Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Created master schedule for K-12 school for all students and courses, as well as built individual student schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Recommended school-wide policy changes to better serve needs of special education students.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
Teacher's Assistant
Lighthouse Christian Academy
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations for 25 students per school year.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
Director
South Union Christian Church Preschool/Daycare
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and best practices to strengthen education and care of over 100 children age birth-5.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account children attendance and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high quality care and best practices for child care and early childhood education.
- Served on regional board (South Central Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children) which reviewed legislative changes, policies and procedures, and discussed updated best practices.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Assistant Director
South Union Christian Church Preschool/Daycare
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Established performance goals for over 20 employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry parents.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing curriculum to support early education excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Cincinnati Christian University
Cincinnati, OH05-2006
Skills
- Course planning and organization
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Academic counseling and monitoring
- Student advocacy and mentorship
- School-wide scheduling expertise
- Collaborative mindset
- Student development
- Career guidance
- Proficiency in PowerSchool SIS
- Curriculum requirements expertise
- Indiana graduation requirements expertise
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Lighthouse Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Lighthouse Christian Academy
08.2017 - 07.2021
Director
South Union Christian Church Preschool/Daycare
09.2012 - 05.2016
Assistant Director
South Union Christian Church Preschool/Daycare
08.2011 - 09.2013
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Cincinnati Christian University
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