Ashley Todaro
Northglenn,CO
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience and personable communication. Effective in working diligently to meet project deadlines on time. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Life Christian Academy
Broomfield, CO
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Encouraged students to think critically by posing questions and providing stimulating materials.
- Monitored student behavior throughout the day to ensure safety rules were being followed.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
Brave Kids Ministry
Brave Church
Broomfield , CO
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided support to families and caregivers of autistic children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Assistant Teacher
Goddard School
Westminster , CO
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Provided guidance to children on appropriate behavior during activities.
- Organized play areas, toys, and learning materials to create a safe and stimulating environment.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Helped students learn basic academic skills such as counting, alphabet recognition, writing letters and numbers.
- Observed each child's development throughout the school year and reported any issues or concerns to lead teacher or director.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as tidying up classrooms after activities or cleaning up spills from lunchtime.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
- Worked closely with colleagues in order facilitate smooth transitions between activities throughout the day.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pomona High School
Arvada, CO05-2017
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Motor Skill Development
- Developmental needs
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral modeling
- Managing activities
- Safety awareness
- Arts and crafts
- Preparing meals
- Social-emotional learning
- Maintaining safety
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Observational skills
- Calm and patient
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Training in food handling preparation
Certification
- Childhood Development Associate
- Infant CPR Certified
- CPR certified
Affiliations
- Baking
- Gardening
- Organizing
Languages
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Life Christian Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
Goddard School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Brave Kids Ministry
Brave Church
03.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Pomona High School
- Childhood Development Associate
- Infant CPR Certified
- CPR certified
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