Ashley Stratton
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teaching Assistant effective at encouraging special needs students to develop emotionally, socially and academically. Offering one year of experience preparing lesson plans, assessing learning needs and developing learning resources. Patient and empathetic individual with knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies. Currently completing courses at College of Southern Nevada to acquire a degree in Special Education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SPTA for Intermediate Autism
Lucille Roger's Elementary School
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by differentiating instruction and adapting teaching methods to individual needs.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing proactive behavior management strategies.
- Assisted in the assessment of student progress, providing valuable insights for adjusting instructional approaches.
- Supported students with disabilities in general education classrooms, promoting inclusion and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated communication between general education teachers and special education staff to ensure consistency in instruction and accommodations.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with academic or behavioral challenges, increasing their understanding and participation in class activities.
Stay at Home Parent, Senior Assistant and Student
Homemaker
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Enrolled at CSN for 2023 Spring semester, taking Intro to Special Education.
- Studied for and passed ETS paraprofessional assessment.
- Attended and completed classes at Century21 Americana Real Estate school.
- Assisted elderly family member with household duties, doctor's appointments, grocery shopping, errands and surgery recovery.
- Assistant coach and Volunteer for Peccole Little League by participating as team mom, organizing snack schedules, communicating practice schedules and helping to execute game plans.
Hostess and Chashier
Egg Works
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Trained new employees on POS system, phone etiquette, seating structure and all host tasks.
- Performed opening and closing duties.
- Accurately collected, calculated and distributed tips for servers and bussers.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Stay at Home Parent
Homemaker
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Facilitate an educational environment to ensure academic success during the ccsd "distance learning" school year.
- Organize physical activities such as training for little league baseball.
- Practice science experiments at home.
- Created motivation for reading by making goal charts with incentives.
Education
In Progress - Special Education
University of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV06.2026
In Progress - Special Education
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSome College (No Degree) - Completed Courses For General Education
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CAHigh School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA06.2007
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional support
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- Progress Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Life Skills Training
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Assistive Technology
- Peer Mediation
- Behavioral plan management
- IEP compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
References
- Kristen Panem, Intermediate Autism Teacher, Lucille Roger's Elementary
(808)756-1443 panemk@nv.ccsd.net
- Stacy Sutton, Curator of Education, Nevada State Museum
(702)501-8060 stacyirvin360@gmail.com
- Valerie Bergman, Archeologist, Pechanga Tribal Government
(760)668-1006 Veeberman@icloud.com
Timeline
SPTA for Intermediate Autism
Lucille Roger's Elementary School
02.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Parent, Senior Assistant and Student
Homemaker
03.2022 - 02.2023
Hostess and Chashier
Egg Works
10.2021 - 03.2022
Stay at Home Parent
Homemaker
01.2020 - 10.2021
In Progress - Special Education
University of Las Vegas
In Progress - Special Education
College of Southern Nevada
Some College (No Degree) - Completed Courses For General Education
College of The Desert
High School Diploma -
Palm Desert High School
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