Ashley Pierson
Akron,OHIO
Summary
Dedicated Toddler Teacher with a proven track record at The Academy of Young Minds, skilled in developing individualized lesson plans and fostering child development. Adept in classroom management and parent communication, I create nurturing environments that promote creativity and social skills, ensuring safety and emotional support for every child.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
The Academy of Young Minds
Wadsworth, OH
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed individualized lesson plans tailored to each child''s needs, promoting overall growth and development.
- Worked closely with fellow teachers to share ideas, exchange feedback, and collaborate on curriculum planning efforts across classrooms.
- Collaborated with parents to establish consistent routines and maintain open communication channels for optimal child support.
- Supported children during transitions between activities or environments by providing clear instructions and guidance as needed.
Infant Teacher
The Fox’s Den Childcare
Wadsworth, OH
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
- Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
Floater Teacher
First Friends Learning Academy
Brunswick, OH
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Promoted a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering mutual respect among students.
- Built and maintained environment that stimulated learning and supported student achievement.
- Exercised great adaptability in transitioning between assigned classrooms.
- Established open lines of communication with parents, updating them on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Toddler Teacher
Wonder Years Child Care Center
Brunswick, OH
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized classroom that met required health and safety standards according to state regulations.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment that fostered creativity, curiosity, and exploration among toddlers.
- Led small group activities designed to enhance language skills, fine motor abilities, and problem-solving techniques among toddlers.
- Provided structured daily routines that balanced physical activity, cognitive development, social-emotional growth, and rest periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Brunswick, OH05.2022
Certificate - Optical Technology
Medina County Career Center
Medina, OH05.2022
Skills
- Observation and assessment
- Progress reporting
- Nutrition
- Group and individual instruction
- Documentation and record keeping
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Age-appropriate activities
- Child development expertise
- Child safety procedures
- Special needs experience
- Child development
- Emotionally supportive
- Customer service
- Friendly and likeable
- Loves children
- Multitasking and organization
- Child care
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Child safety
- CPR and first aid
- Verbal communication
- Health and safety
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Parental communication
- Infant care
- Parent communication
- First aid training
- Conflict resolution
- Activity planning
- Safety monitoring
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
The Academy of Young Minds
03.2024 - 10.2024
Infant Teacher
The Fox’s Den Childcare
01.2024 - 03.2024
Floater Teacher
First Friends Learning Academy
12.2023 - 02.2024
Toddler Teacher
Wonder Years Child Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Brunswick High School
Certificate - Optical Technology
Medina County Career Center