Ashley Purcell
Washington
Summary
Compassionate educator with a focus on child development. Known for strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, enhancing children's well-being, and learning experiences through effective support and mentoring.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Washington Community Schools
Washington, IN
12.2020 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated classroom management, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment for students.
- Supported student assessments by collecting data and providing feedback on individual progress.
- Mentored new teaching assistants, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Ensured the safety of all students by adhering strictly to school policies regarding proper supervision during class times as well as extracurricular activities.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in consistent teaching approaches across multiple classrooms.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INSkills
- Compassionate
- Efficient under pressure
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Self-awareness
- Cooperative
- Analytical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Empathy building
- Client confidentiality
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Child welfare expertise
- Child development
Accomplishments
- Observed students and documented social, emotional, motor skill, and intellectual developments.
- Worked with children for 6 years in December.
- 30+ credit hours in Child Development.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Washington Community Schools
12.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Vincennes University