Ashley REA
Rochester Hills
Summary
Dynamic educator and team leader with extensive experience at Rochester Community Schools and Bright Horizons. Excelled in developing accessible learning aids and fostering inclusive environments, enhancing comprehension for special needs students. Bilingual in French/English, adept in multitasking and Microsoft Office, with a proven track record in training and development. Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Rochester Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Cotaught lessons with general education teachers, integrating modifications for special education students seamlessly into the curriculum.
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students
Paraeducator, Special Education
Rochester Community Schools
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Health Care Aide
PESG
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays.
- Provided individual students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
ESL Teacher
Telelangue
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Created daily lesson plans for multi-level adult ESL classes.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Instructed more than 8 students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management.
- Completed ongoing staff training sessions.
Digital Startup Production Manager
Immanens
11.2007 - 09.2014
- Managed 5 person production team.
- Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files for Digital Publishing start-up company.
- Served as mentor to junior team members.
- Verified information in computer system was up-to-date and accurate.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
- Data Entry
- Client/ customer support
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Education
Associate of Arts -
Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MISome College (No Degree) -
Pima Community College Downtown Campus
Tucson, AZSome College (No Degree) -
Yavapai Community College
Prescott, AZHigh School Diploma -
Globe High School
Globe, AZ2001
Skills
- Bilingual French/English
- International experience
- Training and Development
- Database administration
- Multitasking abilities
- Special Needs Students
- Proficient in Microsoft Office package
Interests
Reading, spending time with family, and travelling.
Languages
Fully bilingual English/French
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Rochester Community Schools
08.2023 - Current
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
09.2021 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Rochester Community Schools
09.2017 - 06.2021
Health Care Aide
PESG
09.2016 - 06.2017
ESL Teacher
Telelangue
09.2014 - 06.2016
Digital Startup Production Manager
Immanens
11.2007 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Globe High School
Associate of Arts -
Oakland Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Pima Community College Downtown Campus
Some College (No Degree) -
Yavapai Community College
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