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Ashley Witt

Cleburne,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and adaptable professional with over five years in education, now pursuing a career in the insurance industry. Committed to applying effective communication skills and a passion for learning to contribute to a dynamic team while gaining hands-on experience and expanding knowledge in the field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Crowley Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to variety of students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special education students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Provided emotional support to students and families and other colleagues.
  • Helped students in special education integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Developed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans to improve student behavior.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Special Education Behavior Interventionist

Cleburne Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Met with teachers to establish goals for students in the students Individualized Education Plan.
  • Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed and assisted teachers in implementing behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Provided emotional support to teachers and students.

Instructional Paraprofessional

Kennedale Independent School District
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Little Tykes Learning Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised ten to twelve children through entire school day.
  • Worked with Director and all staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day, weather permitting.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.

General Manager/Catering Supervisor

Fat Bully's by the Lake
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Collaborated closely with clients to develop exciting catering menus for memorable events.
  • Maintained close working relationships with Owners, and Kitchen Manager.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.

Outdoor Education Facilitator

Changing Course Foundation
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Created lesson plans containing objectives, course contents, and method of instruction for scheduled classes.
  • Oversaw and assisted education programs and communicated schedules and information to other facilitators.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners in an outdoor education setting.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Administrative Assistant to Director

Davis Chamber of Commerce
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
  • Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.

Program Supervisor

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Partnered with local school to expand access to the up and coming Outdoor Education Program.
  • Under direction of the Program Director, assisted in developing and implementing training programs for staff.
  • Under direction of the Program Director, assisted in supervising personnel, overseeing records, performance, and quality assurance.
  • Under direction of the Program Director, assisted with supervising staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

Administrative Assistant to HR Director

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
08.2016 - 02.2018
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Supported company leaders by managing meeting notes, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Lead Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.

Camp Counselor/Activities Guide

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Assisted in preparing snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
  • Facilitated and guided camp activities ranging from challenge course, archery, basketball and more.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX
12-2016

Associate of Arts - Bible

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX
12-2016

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Excellent classroom management
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Trained in CPI
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Crowley Independent School District
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Behavior Interventionist

Cleburne Independent School District
08.2021 - 05.2023

Instructional Paraprofessional

Kennedale Independent School District
11.2020 - 05.2021

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Little Tykes Learning Center
01.2020 - 11.2020

General Manager/Catering Supervisor

Fat Bully's by the Lake
08.2019 - 12.2019

Administrative Assistant to Director

Davis Chamber of Commerce
08.2019 - 10.2019

Outdoor Education Facilitator

Changing Course Foundation
05.2018 - 12.2019

Program Supervisor

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
02.2018 - 05.2018

Administrative Assistant to HR Director

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
08.2016 - 02.2018

Lead Camp Counselor

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
05.2016 - 08.2016

Camp Counselor/Activities Guide

The Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle
05.2015 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

Associate of Arts - Bible

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

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