ASHLY MCLELLAN
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Trainer
WACOG Head Start
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging presentations utilizing various multimedia tools to facilitate learning and retention of complex concepts.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by continuously updating and refining training materials.
- Conducted regular follow-up with trainees to assess knowledge retention, providing additional support as needed to ensure long-term success.
- Consistently received positive feedback from trainees and supervisors regarding the quality of instruction and content knowledge.
- Partnered with management to identify skill gaps within the organization, developing targeted training initiatives to address these needs.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends and best practices in adult education methodologies.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
CENTER MANAGER
WACOG
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated employee training to keep all staff at optimal knowledge levels, close skill gaps and consistently meet service standards.
- Screened and assessed program eligibility and identified service plan needs.
- Educated families on physical health, quality medical attention and preventive health care.
- Advocated for children and families and connected to community resources and programs.
- Maintained consistent contact with families and remained available for crisis intervention.
- Developed team members to maintain safe, happy and stimulating environment for children.
- Complied with state and federal requirements by managing and coordinating curricula with staff.
- Remained up-to-date on childcare standards and procedures by completing ongoing training and courses.
CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained understanding of curriculum best practices and administrative functions of child development programs by attending professional development seminars.
- Met all policies and legal requirements by interviewing, hiring, and training qualified staff members.
- Developed team members to maintain safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
- Remain up-to-date on childcare standards and procedures by completing ongoing trainings, meetings, and strategies with our partners and families.
- Reviewed and evaluated new and established programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness and compliance.
- Recruited, scheduled, and enrolled children to maximize occupancy.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs.
- Collaborated with staff and various partnerships to engage and involve parents with child's development and health.
- Recommended, prepared, and implemented written policies and procedures to meet our quality rating.
- Filled in for absent teachers as the main class leader at every level.
- Conferred with parents and the teaching staff to address problems with student behavior, learning and outreach.
- Kept up-to-date records of enrolled children to maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
- Collaborate with Quality First, CACFP, and DES to ensure compliance.
- Reviewed files and offered feedback and guidance to comply with policies and guidelines.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
08.2013 - 07.2020
- Met all policies and legal requirements by interviewing, hiring, and training qualified staff members.
- Developed team members to maintain safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children.
- Remained up-to-date on childcare standards and procedures by completing ongoing training and courses.
- Developed and facilitated marketing and communications plans to drive program growth.
- Complied with state and federal requirements by managing and coordinating curricula with staff.
- Conferred with parents and the teaching staff to address problems with student behavior and learning.
- Evaluated classroom environments to suggest and oversee continuous improvements.
- Regularly reviewed educational activities and policies to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Filled in for absent teachers as the main class leader at every level.
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
01.2010 - 08.2013
- Planned programs and prepared activities for preschoolers.
- Observed and redirected behavior using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to meet student needs.
- Provided learning readiness experiences in various key areas.
- Evaluated student achievement and growth using assessments.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's school adjustment, academic progress, and classroom behavior.
- Attended educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and courses to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
05.2009 - 12.2009
- Cleaned and organized classroom to encourage creativity, exploration, and good decision-making in children.
- Led small groups in planned activities, projects, and reading lessons.
- Built relationships with students and parents to improve learning.
- Watched children on playgrounds to help prevent injuries and quickly intervene in case of serious conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kingman Highschool
Kingman, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Team oriented
- Staff management
- Administrative functions
- Proficient
- Support teachers
- Problem-solving
- Motivation
- Collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Relational
Timeline
Program Trainer
WACOG Head Start
05.2024 - Current
CENTER MANAGER
WACOG
04.2022 - Current
CHILDCARE CENTER DIRECTOR
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
08.2020 - Current
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
08.2013 - 07.2020
LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
01.2010 - 08.2013
ASSISTANT TEACHER
The Kingman Gingerbread House LLC
05.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
Grand Canyon University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Kingman Highschool
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