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Ashley Smith
Mansfield,OH
Summary
Successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds. Combines real-life experience with certified hours of student teaching experience to provide engaging and interactive learning environment. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Lexington Local Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, analyzing assessment results to inform future lesson planning and instructional practices.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Strengthened fine motor skills development in young learners through engaging activities such as playdough manipulation, scissor practice, and pencil grip exercises.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through art projects, dramatic play opportunities, and music exploration activities in the classroom.
- Assisted in the development of engaging lesson plans, incorporating hands-on activities and group work to foster a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced numeracy skills development by utilizing manipulatives, games, and real-world examples during math instruction time.
Educational Assistant Teacher
Renhill Group
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop cross-curricular units that enhanced student understanding of complex topics through multiple perspectives.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH05.2024
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction/Positive Reinforcement
- Creative Instruction Style
- Activity/Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration and Teamwork Building
- Instructional Methods
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Instruction
Accomplishments
- Developed course plans aimed at meeting academic, intellectual and social needs of each student.
Software
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Lexington Local Schools
08.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant Teacher
Renhill Group
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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