Ashton Smith
Washington,UT
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Full Time Teacher
Washington School District
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Peer Mentor & Transport Assistant
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Originally a peer mentor on regular shifts for the first six months and was then promoted to transport assistant and worked closely with the administration to make sure students had transportation to jobs and therapy appointments.
- Developed strong relationships with mentees, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced peer understanding by providing one-on-one mentoring and support.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to identify areas where peer mentors could provide additional support.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance mentoring skills and stay updated on best practices in student success strategies.
- Established trust and rapport with mentees by maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive information during mentoring sessions.
SUU Peer Success Advisor
Southern Utah University
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Streamlined communication processes, ensuring clients received regular updates on their educational investments and financial plan progress.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase visibility within the local community and generate leads.
- Utilized advanced CRM tools to track client interactions efficiently while maintaining detailed records of their individual goals, preferences, and concerns.
- Trained new and existing employees on customer service best practices to improve overall customer handling skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah12.2023
Skills
- Diligent and efficient
- Hard worker
- Willingness to learn
- Organized
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Interpersonal communication
- Detail-Oriented
- Content creation
- Student Engagement
- Data entry
Awards And Memberships
- AmeriCorps Service Member
- Staff of the Month at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy, February 2022 & May 2021
- National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- Southern Utah University Dean's List
Timeline
2nd Grade Full Time Teacher
Washington School District
06.2023 - 05.2024
Peer Mentor & Transport Assistant
Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy
02.2021 - 07.2023
SUU Peer Success Advisor
Southern Utah University
08.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Utah University