Ashlyn Wood
Clancy,MT
Summary
Proactive Direct Support Professional and Preschool Teacher with extensive experience in caregiving, lesson planning, and classroom management. Skilled in health and safety requirements, behavioral management, and fostering strong parent relationships. Brings a compassionate approach to support clients and children in achieving their fullest potential. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
West Mont
Helena, MT
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Preschool Teacher
Big Sky Kids
Helena, MT
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Preschool Teacher
Discovery Kidzone Montessori School
Helena, MT
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Baker
Crumbl Cookies
Helena, MT
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Sales Associate
Famous Footwear
Helena, MT
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Boulder, MT05.2023
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Behavioral Management
- Health and safety requirements
- Disability Awareness
- Fast Learner
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Schedule Management
- Emergency Response
- Caring Companionship
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
West Mont
05.2024 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher
Big Sky Kids
04.2024 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
Discovery Kidzone Montessori School
07.2023 - 04.2024
Baker
Crumbl Cookies
07.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
Famous Footwear
09.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School