Ashley Walker
Washington
Summary
Compassionate and dynamic Health and Wellness Educator with over 5 years of experience designing and delivering comprehensive health education programs in K–8 public and charter schools. Expert in child development, social-emotional learning (SEL), and whole-child wellness initiatives. Proven ability to create trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and age-appropriate health curricula that empower students with knowledge and skills for lifelong wellness. Enhanced student engagement in health initiatives by 50% through innovative programming and community outreach, while fostering emotional literacy and mindfulness practices among diverse student populations. Committed to building inclusive school cultures that prioritize student, staff, and family well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Educator
Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive K–8 health and wellness curriculum aligned with District of Columbia standards and SEL competencies.
- Led weekly health education classes covering topics such as emotional regulation, healthy relationships, digital wellness, puberty, nutrition, and personal safety.
- Designed school-wide initiatives including “Wellness Wednesdays,” fitness challenges, and a wellness fair, improving student participation in health activities by 50%.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with health-related concerns and collaborated with counselors to address mental health needs.
- Conducted family workshops for parents and families on mental health topics, such as stress management, ADHD awareness, parental love languages, and self-care.
Mind.Over.Matter Ambassador
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Promote awareness of mental health topics such as stress, anxiety, self-care, and healthy relationships.
- Represent student voice in discussions about school wellness policies or initiatives.
- Assist with planning and promoting mental health events (e.g., Mental Health Awareness Week, Bullying Prevention Video Contest, Spring Health Fair).
- Meet regularly with the school mental health team to plan, review, and reflect on programming.
- Provide feedback from peers on how students are feeling or what supports are needed.
- Direct peers to trusted adults or mental health professionals when concerns arise while providing resource cards, hotline information, or school support contact info when appropriate.
Health Educator
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Delivered health education programming to 6–8 classrooms in the Dundalk, MD area, serving a diverse student population in an underserved community.
- Taught interactive lessons on nutrition, bullying prevention, self-esteem, substance abuse prevention, sexual health, hygiene, and emotional well-being.
- Provided tailored lesson plans to meet the needs of English Language Learners and students with IEPs.
- Worked with school nurses, guidance counselors, and social workers to support individualized health and behavior plans.
- Assisted in the development of the district’s Health Education Resource Toolkit for Secondary educators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Fitness
Morgan State University
Baltimore06-2016
Skills
- K–8 Health Curriculum Design & Instruction
- School-Wide Wellness & SEL Integration
- Trauma-Informed Education & Behavior Support
- Youth Mental Health & Emotional Literacy
- Mindfulness Practices & Stress Management Techniques
- Culturally Responsive Instruction
- Family & Community Health Outreach
- Staff Wellness Coordination
Certification
- Maryland State K–12 Health Educator License
- Youth Mental Health First Aider – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross
- Trauma-Informed Educator Certificate – Baltimore County Public Schools
Timeline
Health and Wellness Educator
Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School
07.2024 - Current
Mind.Over.Matter Ambassador
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Health Educator
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Fitness
Morgan State University
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