Ashley Polage
Educator
Kailua,HI
Summary
Goal-oriented educational aide, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Aide
Robinson Barracks Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
- Support educational efforts in the kindergarten classrooms and specials (Music, Host Nation, Art and P.E) as needed with over 40 students at times.
- Work with students in accordance with plans developed by the specialist and educator
- Monitor students during various phases of the school day
- Implement curriculum as instructed by lead teachers
- Co-teach and review ELA and Math subjects independently without lead teacher
- Follow plans left by educator as the lead teacher when there is a substitute.
- Contributed to the school''s overall success by participating in faculty meetings, committees, and extracurricular activities
- Evaluated student work thoroughly and provided constructive feedback, helping them improve their knowledge retention and academic performance
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consequences, promoting a respectful learning environment
- Collaborated with fellow educators on interdisciplinary projects, fostering a cohesive learning environment for students
Office Assistant
Behavior Builders
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Clerical work in the clinic
- Cover 1:1 therapy shifts for staff that are out
- Clinical cleaning and inventory of items necessary for everyday sessions
- Creation of instructional guides to complete tasks needed ie: completing session notes for insurance.
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Builders
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy to children with ASD in both their home environment and clinical settings
- Worked with children and their families to increase communication and social skills and/or reduce problem behaviors
- Assisted supervisors as a Lead Technician by creating programs and organization of data.
Intern/ Coach
Seneca Creek Community Church
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Helped create and prepare the Children’s Ministry curriculum
- Coach and lead small groups during services
- Assist teachers with lessons and work one on one with children
- Create set props for stages and crafts for children’s activities
Scheduler
The Neurology Center
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Answered scheduling calls and responded to voicemail messages
- Gathered new patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interacting with other physician offices; retrieving information from referrals
- Scheduled new and follow up appointments for multiple locations according to physician schedules
- Obtained insurance eligibility and check for valid authorization
- Optimized patient satisfaction and treatment by scheduling appointments by telephone
- Worked with spirit of teamwork and cooperation and with a commitment to constantly improve the work environment and the operations of the company
- Serve and protect the medial office by adhering to professional standards, policies, and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
- Enhanced scheduling and office reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician BACB: Behavior Analyst Certification Board -
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
09.2018 - 12.2018
Associate Degree - Human Services and Family Development
Pennsylvania State University
01.2015 - 12.2017
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Certificates - undefined
US Colleges
San Marcos, CASkills
Computer proficiency
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics Instruction
Behavioral support
Classroom setup
Classroom Management
Time management abilities
Leadership experience
Communication skills
People skills; adult, young adult, and early childhood
Collaboration talent
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle multiple demands and work quickly and accurately
70 wpm typing skills
Timeline
Education Aide
Robinson Barracks Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Office Assistant
Behavior Builders
01.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Builders
10.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician BACB: Behavior Analyst Certification Board -
Behavior Analyst Certification Board
09.2018 - 12.2018
Intern/ Coach
Seneca Creek Community Church
08.2017 - 06.2018
Associate Degree - Human Services and Family Development
Pennsylvania State University
01.2015 - 12.2017
Scheduler
The Neurology Center
12.2012 - 08.2014
Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Certificates - undefined
US Colleges