Ashley N. Allen
Markleville,IN
Summary
Special education professional with strong track record in supporting diverse student needs. Enhanced classroom effectiveness through tailored support and collaboration with educators. Known for reliability and adaptability in managing changing requirements and achieving positive student outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
South Madison Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in planning engaging educational activities, increasing student motivation and participation during lessons.
- Provided one-on-one assistance for students with various disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Aided students in developing self-advocacy skills, empowering them to take ownership of their learning experiences.
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce concepts and skills taught during whole-class lessons.
- Contributed to a safe school environment by supervising students during transitions, lunch periods, and extracurricular activities.
- Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations for diverse learning needs.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to support students'' diverse learning needs and enhance overall engagement.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through the implementation of targeted interventions and ongoing encouragement.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Medical Assisting Externship
IU North Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Rooming patients quickly and efficiently
- Back Office / Front Office Administration
- Knowledgeable in Diabetes medicine and devices
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Commercial Cleaner
Premier Commercial Service LLC
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Follow a set task list daily
- Ensure that the tasks were performed to client’s needs
- Responsible for working alone and completing tasks
Marketing Representative
Self-employed
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Responsible for high quality photography images of products
- Responsible for promotion of products through social media platforms
- Follow set requirements to clients’ needs
- Responded to customer inquiries promptly and professionally to increase customer satisfaction.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts with a Minor in Psychology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN12.2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN12.2023
Certificate - Medical Office Administration
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN05.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Instructional support
- Classroom Organization
- Positive Reinforcement
- Inclusion Support
- Literacy support
- Mathematics Support
- Collaboration with teachers
- Behavioral Interventions
- Nonverbal Communication
- Sensory Integration
- Teaching strategies
- Disability Awareness
- Emotional Regulation
- Progress Monitoring
- Physical assistance
- Life Skills Training
- Autism support
- Student Supervision
- Teaching and instruction
- Social and group settings
- Verbal and written communication
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Feeding Assistance
- IEP compliance
- Mobility Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Crisis Intervention
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active Listening
Certification
- CPR and AED, American Heart Association, 10/21, Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN
- CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 08/10/22, Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
South Madison Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assisting Externship
IU North Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
06.2022 - 11.2022
Commercial Cleaner
Premier Commercial Service LLC
04.2021 - 10.2021
Marketing Representative
Self-employed
02.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Ivy Tech Community College
Certificate - Medical Office Administration
Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College
- CPR and AED, American Heart Association, 10/21, Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN
- CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), 08/10/22, Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, IN
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Certificate - Crisis Prevention Institute.
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts with a Minor in Psychology
Indiana University
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