Ashley Olow
Summary
Experienced early to school-age childhood educator prepared for this role. Strong focus on fostering collaborative team environment and achieving successful outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in child development, special needs education, curriculum planning, and classroom management. Known for excellent communication skills and nurturing, supportive approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Lil School Preschool
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared age appropriate activities for students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Organized class field trips to relevant educational destinations, enhancing students'' understanding of course material in real-world contexts.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, using assessment results to inform future instruction and guide goal-setting conversations with parents.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and parent communication strategies.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Twin Rivers USD
10.2015 - 06.2022
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Cotaught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
- Assisted in planning field trips and extracurricular activities that catered to the unique interests of special education students.
- Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Children Services Leader
City of Sacramento
05.2005 - 10.2015
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained employees on assigned duties.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of over 10 employees and 0ver 100 children in park or facility establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Planned and managed daily lesson for children.
Education
No Degree - Sociology
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CAAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH01-2023
Associate of Arts - GED, Geology, Early Education, History, Psychology
American River College
Sacramento, CA05-2009
Skills
- Artistic expression
- Childcare needs
- Safety awareness
- Gross motor skills development
- Documentation and record keeping
- Training and mentoring
- Fine motor skills development
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- First aid and CPR
- Daycare management
- Adept at working with special needs children
Accomplishments
- Teacher Of The Year 2024
- Volunteered to co-chair and organize St. Jude Trike-a-thon to gain positive publicity for the organization.
Certification
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education - Accredited Colleges and Universities.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
The Lil School Preschool
03.2021 - 10.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Twin Rivers USD
10.2015 - 06.2022
Children Services Leader
City of Sacramento
05.2005 - 10.2015
No Degree - Sociology
Sacramento State
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate of Arts - GED, Geology, Early Education, History, Psychology
American River College
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