Ashley Tilley

I have been apart of the sport of jump rope for 19 years. I grew up competing, learning, teaching and performing and I have traveled to 10 different countries to do so. I am a world and national title holder in many events and I have recently started jumping rope professionally with Flight Crew Jump Rope. I have gone on a tour with Cirque Du Soleil, participated in photoshoots in LA, and Performed in Walt Disney World. This sport has taught me so much and has shaped me into the person I am today. I have gained way more than talent like important life skills like hard-work, determination, time management, teamwork, patients and leadership. Like I mentioned above, I have traveled to many places and what I value most about having those travel opportunities is that I was able to learn about so many different cultures and walks of life which I believe is so important because I feel like I understand a wide variety of different kinds of people. I started coaching at a young age as well due to always being the oldest and most experienced on my team. I believe that is where my love for coaching and teaching began because it made me constantly want to set a good example for everyone that was looking up to me and it made me strive to be better and continue to grow.

I started coaching cheerleading at Norton High School 3 years ago and I started out as the Junior Varsity coach. After 1 year I moved up to the head coaching position. I cheered all 4 years of my high school career and I really enjoyed being apart of the program at my high school. When the job was posted I felt like it was time for me to give back to my community and make the cheer program enjoyable, just like my cheerleading coach did for me.

Some of my responsibilities as a cheer coach include:

• Collaborated with choreographers to develop dynamic routines that showcased the abilities of each athlete while maximizing overall team performance.
• Conducted regular evaluations of individual athlete progress using objective criteria and providing specific feedback for improvement.
• Monitored academic performance of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met consistently throughout the season.
• Managed scheduling of practices, games, and special events to maximize team preparation time without conflicts.
• Increased team spirit and cooperation by implementing team-building exercises and activities.
• Maintained accurate records of athlete attendance at practices and performances for accountability purposes.
• Improved team morale by addressing individual athlete concerns and finding solutions that benefited the entire team.

I got introduced to a family almost 6 years ago and they soon became a huge addition to my life. I am full time with them in the summer, and part time during the school year. My responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, transportation, protecting, leading and well, making sure the kids are enjoying life! They are young but I have learned so much from them and I know they will be a huge part of my life forever.

Some more responsibilities include:

• Nurtured strong relationships with both parents and children based on trust, respect, empathy, and open communication lines.
• Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self regulation.
• Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
• Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
• Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Established open communication with parents for seamless coordination in children''s daily routines and schedules.
• Encouraged independence among the children through guidance on personal hygiene routines such as dressing up or brushing teeth.
• Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

I have been working at Marie's Italian Restaurant since I was 17 years old. I started out as a Hostess and Server Assistant and then once I reached the age of 19 I started serving there. My job is to take orders, serve food and to cash out each customer that I have in my section. Marie's is very popular and I always have 6-10 tables at one time. I have also served banquets of 30+ people.

Some more of my responsibilities include:

• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
• Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
• Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
• Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

During my senior year of college, I had to complete my student teaching internship. College can be really hard and while your taking so many difficult classes, it's easy to lose sight of why you picked your field of study. As soon as I entered the classroom and started to observe and start teaching, I knew I made the right choice of going into education. I have always had a passion for teaching and education, but most importantly I have an even stronger passion for people. I love to love people and help them grow. I also love to be a positive role model for others. High school can be such a hard time for kids and my goal was to make sure that every student knew that they matter and that there is a reason for them to be here. I also have a love for mathematics and I was able to show all of this by action while teaching high school students during my student teaching semester.

Some of my responsibilities as a student teacher include:

• Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
• Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
• Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
• Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
• Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.

• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.