Ashley Pierpoint Mockovciak
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated preschool teacher with a strong focus on fostering social and emotional growth in children. Proven ability to engage families and adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bethel United Methodist Church Preschool
Columbia
11.2022 - Current
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Evaluated individual student performance to tailor educational approaches effectively.
- Maintained classroom organization ensuring a safe learning environment for all children.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as field trips or holiday parties.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans so students could learn more about different cultures around the world.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Participated in team meetings with administrators to review curriculum objectives or discuss school policies.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Mentored new teachers within the program by providing feedback on teaching methods or strategies used in the classroom.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Domestic Engineer
Self-employeed
Columbia
11.2014 - Current
- Performed light cleaning duties.
- Answered telephone, took messages and relayed information to owner.
- Managed household budget to achieve savings of %15.
- Ability to multitask and respond to household needs.
- Being attentive to members of household well-being and safety.
- Monitoring and scheduling medical appointments.
- Provided behavioral and emotional regulation for special needs child.
- Organized recreational activities
- Taught baby sign language and Korean to children
- Provided compassionate care to children with special needs during daily activities.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene and daily living skills effectively.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when needed in order to maintain a safe environment for all children.
- Taught basic life skills such as communication skills and problem solving techniques.
- Created a stimulating learning environment that is conducive to learning through play activities.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
Program Assistant
NAF
Sumter
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Supported planning and coordination of classroom program and associated activities for 12 to 24 students.
- Assisted Lead Program Assistant with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Worked alongside Child Development Center team to secure useful coverage of program goals and daily operations.
- Educated new staff members on program procedures and operational structures.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Gathered information and entered details into computer portfolio documents.
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Provided communication forms for coworkers and parents with updates of each student's day and needs.
Program Assistant
NAF
Osan AFB
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Assisted Lead Program Assistant with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation for NAEYC and received 100% for classroom
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Supported planning and coordination of classroom program and associated activities.
- Trained new staff members on classroom procedures, safety, and environment
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV12.2022
High School Diploma -
International Christian School Pyeongtaek
Pyeontaek, South Korea06.2007
Skills
- Analytical
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Multitasking and organization
- Student assessment
- Family engagement
- Special needs support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Classroom management
- Age-appropriate assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Arts and crafts aptitude
- Sensory integration
Languages
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Bethel United Methodist Church Preschool
11.2022 - Current
Domestic Engineer
Self-employeed
11.2014 - Current
Program Assistant
NAF
08.2013 - 11.2014
Program Assistant
NAF
01.2009 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
American Public University System
High School Diploma -
International Christian School Pyeongtaek
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