Ashley Southon

Lead Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School

03.2020 - Current

Supervised 18 three year olds throughout entire school day.
Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress. Communicated with parents through an app and with a journal sent home to them daily.
Created a safe and loving environment to allow children to feel comfortable and nurtured.
Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement.
Managed Back to Schools nights and Open Houses.
Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Potty trained every child to prepare them for next classroom.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Developed lesson plans that kept my students engaged and stimulated their physical, social, and intellectual growth through creative learning.
Familiar with students who were diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Incorporated lesson plans accommodating those with special needs to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Established different teaching strategies based on my philosophy that each individual child learns at different paces.
Submitted weekly lesson plans and decorated my own classroom.
Prepared pre-class materials.
Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
Conducted milestone meetings with parents to maintain positive support for their child and offered educational feedback.
Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Organized activities to teach students learning skills such as letters, numbers, shapes, colors, planets, and sign language.
Observed children's academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Developed positive relationships with students and families.
Implemented age appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of my young students.
Organized small and large group activities.