Ashley Thomas
Snellville,GA
Summary
Learning and development professional who enjoys creating practical, engaging training that helps people grow and succeed in their roles. Experienced in adult learning, program design, and working closely with teams to turn complex ideas into clear, useful learning experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher - Content Lead
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Snellville, GA
07.2025 - Current
- Led the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ELA curriculum across grade-level, aligning instructional strategies with district standards.
- Worked closely with school leadership and other stakeholders to turn new standards into clear, practical plans, resources, and classroom strategies.
- Guided teachers through transitions to new standards, providing support, resources, and structured learning opportunities to drive strong adoption.
Parent Instructional Support Coordinator
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Snellville, GA
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed daily operations and strategic direction of the Title I Parent Center, including resource planning, material selection, and ensuring families had access to high-quality learning tools.
- Designed and led training sessions for school staff and families, building understanding of academic standards, student progress, and ways to support learning at home.
- Collected and analyzed feedback and participation data after trainings, meetings, and events to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve content, delivery, and engagement strategies.
Early Care and Education Specialist
Quality Care for Children
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed a portfolio of early childhood programs across Northeast Georgia, providing coaching, training, and ongoing support to improve instruction and meet state standards.
- Designed and facilitated Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), guiding educators through collaborative problem-solving, reflection, and continuous improvement.
- Partnered with program leaders and educators to assess needs, develop improvement plans, and implement targeted strategies to strengthen teaching and business practices.
- Created training content tailored to diverse audiences, including multi-generational learners, ensuring accessibility, relevance, and engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2007
Skills
- Adult Learning Principles & Behavior Change Strategies
- Training Design, Facilitation & Learning Experience Development
- Program & Project Management (multi-initiative ownership)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Analysis, Feedback Loops & Continuous Improvement
- Digital Learning Tools & Platforms (LMS, virtual learning, content tools)
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher - Content Lead
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Parent Instructional Support Coordinator
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2025
Early Care and Education Specialist
Quality Care for Children
02.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Administration
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Michigan University