ASHLYN GROSSIE
Delcambre,LA
Summary
Versatile Educator with extensive knowledge in Physical Education and Special Education. Successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Agent
Archer Luxury Travel
Delcambre, LA
11.2020 - Current
- Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
- Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients.
- Responded to clients' questions, issues and complaints and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
- Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
- Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Highlands Elementary
Shreveport, LA
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
Physical Education Instructor
Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisting with Special Needs students.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Coached Softball team with 25 students.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
Physical Education Instructor
St. Edmund Catholic School
Eunice, LA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Coached Softball and Volleyball team with 18 students.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Supported students in meeting training and conditioning goals.
- Planned medical coverage for away meets and tournaments.
Physical Education Instructor/Coach
Catholic High School
New Iberia, LA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
CECP Coach
Erath High School
Erath, LA
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
12.2012
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Behavior Management
- Special Needs Curriculum
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Emotional Disorders
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Accomplishments
- Earned "Play It Forward" award for providing leadership and giving back to the community.
- Took over underperforming program and achieved results in student performance, assessment scores and team sports.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
Affiliations
- LAHPERD- Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Additional Information
- Strong Computer Skills
- Willing to learn new task
- Loves to be outdoors
- Family oriented
- CPR/FIRST AIDE/AED Certifications
- Athletic family who loves all things sports
- Special Olympics Volunteer
Timeline
Travel Agent
Archer Luxury Travel
11.2020 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
North Highlands Elementary
08.2020 - 10.2021
Physical Education Instructor
Southwood High School
08.2018 - 08.2020
Physical Education Instructor
St. Edmund Catholic School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Physical Education Instructor/Coach
Catholic High School
08.2014 - 05.2016
CECP Coach
Erath High School
11.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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