Ashley Stevens
Saint Peters,MO
Summary
Accomplished Teacher Trainer and Lead Teacher at Little Hills Learning Center, I excel in curriculum development and classroom management. Leveraging leadership and communication skills, I've significantly enhanced training practices and classroom environments, demonstrating a profound impact on both staff and student development. My expertise aligns with employer needs, ensuring a robust educational framework.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Trainer
Little Hills Learning Center
Saint Charles, MO
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for training new and existing employees in paperwork, communication, organization, policies, and procedures
- Address and train new and existing employees on topics including play-based lesson planning, Procare messaging, classroom management, and opening/closing procedures
- Reporting to Preschool Coordinator on employee's progress and provide input on training practices
- Serve as a mentor and resource for new and existing employees
- Provide continued classroom support for new and existing employees in areas such as classroom management, lesson planning, individual children's needs, and communication
Lead Teacher
Little Hills Learning Center
Saint Charles, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Manage classroom of 20 children, 20 families, and 2 Assistant Teachers
- Lead and oversee daily schedule and classroom expectations
- Build classroom community and relationships within the center
- Meet individual needs of children
- Meet individual needs of families
- Support and model Center's curriculum
- Create Lesson Plans
- Execute activities
- Record and provide developmental assessments for each individual child twice a year
- Regularly communicate and meet with families to discuss child behavior and/or development
- Create and manage a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Assist and support training of new employees
- Follow and model Missouri State Licensing Rules and Regulations for Preschool Programs
Stay at Home Mom
Self-Employeed
Saint Peters, MO
05.2020 - 02.2023
- I resided as a full-time Stay at Home Mom to my five children and focused on supporting and caring for their needs
Lead Teacher, Two-Year Old Classroom
Saint Charles Community College Child Development Center
Cottleville, MO
09.2013 - 05.2020
- Manage and oversee classroom of 16 children, 16 families, and 2 Assistant Teachers
- Facilitate daily classroom schedule and expectations
- Model and support center's curriculum
- Create lesson plans
- Execute daily activities
- Follow and support Missouri State Licensing Rules and Regulations for Preschool Programs
- Assist in training of new employees
- Support Individual needs of children
- Support individual needs of families
- Observe and record anecdotal records for each individual child
- Record and create individual developmental portfolios and assessments for every child several times per year
- Regularly meet and communicate with families on children's behavior and development
- Lead and participate in monthly meetings with other teachers to discuss curriculum, annual events, and classroom needs
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Saint Charles Community College Child Development Center
Cottleville, MO
08.2008 - 09.2013
- Assist Lead Teacher in daily classroom schedule and expectations
- Assist in lesson planning
- Construct and execute activities
- Support individual needs of children and their families
- Model developmentally appropriate practice
- Build relationships with children and their families
Sales Associate
Kirlin's Hallmark
Saint Charles, MO
07.2004 - 10.2008
- Regularly in charge of opening and closing the store
- Greet and assist needs of customers
- Construct window displays
- Pricing and restocking of shipments
- Organizing sales paperwork and supplies
Hostess/Waitress/Sales Associate
Hatbox Treasures
Saint Peters, MO
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Greet and assist customers
- Prepare and serve food
- Price and restock shipments
- Provide customer service
Education
Classes towards Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Remote08.2015
Associate's of Applied Science - Childcare and Early Education
Saint Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO05.2008
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Relationship Building
- Customer Service
- Knowledge of State Licensing for Preschool Programs
- Technology Skills
- Leadership
- Management
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Project Construct Curriculum Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Yes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher Trainer
Little Hills Learning Center
07.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Little Hills Learning Center
02.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Self-Employeed
05.2020 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher, Two-Year Old Classroom
Saint Charles Community College Child Development Center
09.2013 - 05.2020
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Saint Charles Community College Child Development Center
08.2008 - 09.2013
Sales Associate
Kirlin's Hallmark
07.2004 - 10.2008
Hostess/Waitress/Sales Associate
Hatbox Treasures
06.2003 - 06.2004
Classes towards Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Associate's of Applied Science - Childcare and Early Education
Saint Charles Community College