L. Ashley Ellis
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Resourceful and creative educator who is enthusiastic about creating inspiring, fun and safe environments to meet each child's needs. Skilled in creating strong bonds through age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development while diffusing stress to children with varying exceptions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Interventionist
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
- Identified vital need for the screening/specialized instruction to accommodate children exhibiting symptoms of dyslexic/dysgraphia undetected in classrooms; began 1:1 tutoring interventions
- Specialized in innovative, multi-sensory tutoring instruction tailored to teaching dyslexic/dysgraphia (ASD/SLD) students, while minimizing stress and anxiety.
- Developed strong core relationships with students and their families, fostering trust while flourishing in an effective and positive learning environment.
- Conducted small group and 1:1 multi-sensory instruction focusing on screening for phonemic awareness, reading fluency, touch-math needs and writing interventions.
- Implemented coping interventions to support students struggling with varying behavioral, Autistic and SLD issues.
- Improved student engagement by implementing targeted educational intervention strategies via guided play techniques, self expression and games.
- Participated in ES professional development opportunities to develop successful methods teaching exceptional children, ranging from gifted to learning delayed
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification to help kids that are often mistaken as learning delayed achieve optimal results
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and therapists to gather and analyze student data to help reach optimal educational goals
Elementary Teacher
Pasco County School District
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Promoted a quest and love for learning by creating a welcoming classroom environment and strong teacher/student bonds for optimal success
- Utilized multi-sensory learning methods to ensure students effectively mastered daily content with immediate exit tickets and intervention.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Developed strong relationships with students' families through consistent personal communication; exposure to class content through weekly newsletters.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and positive communication applying behavioral intervention..
- Increased student attendance and consistently raised test scores with interactive learning activities and small group reinforcement.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Worked with over 100 kids daily in intervention groups as Academic Tutor
Special Events Manager(B2B/Private Catering Sales)
Chow Bella
03.2010 - 03.2020
- Marketed catering and event planning directly to personal and B2B prospects building revenue by 32%
- Led private client event planning with top focus on product and venue selection, budget management, catering options, vendor negotiation and onsite event management
- Served as customer relations liaison with responsibility for maintaining professional and productive relationships with clients and vendors
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, venue booking, food service, staffing and training
- Increased overall guest satisfaction by ensuring seamless execution of event details through multi-tasking a attentive customer service
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing attendee inquiries or concerns promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Coordinated all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination as the consistent face of the brand to build repeat business
- Lowered food and liquor costs through rigid inventory controls ensuring minimizing waste and increasing profits
Restaurant Marketing, Catering/Bar Manager
Rocco Hospitality
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Estimated and ordered wine, liquor and food to accurately match forecasted sales
- Conducted weekly inventory to reduce food cost to 27%
- Hired, trained and supervised restaurant and bar staff
- Developed restaurant and bar training procedures and policies manual
- Planned and arranged promotional programs and specialty items
- Motivated and inspired staff to deliver exceptional customer experience.
- Increased revenue with creative marketing initiatives and promotional events.
Orthopedic Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Territory Manager
National Rehab Solutions
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responsible for sales & marketing a full line of orthopedic rehab equipment to orthopedic surgeons
- Launched products on West Coast of Florida and increased territory revenue by 38%
- Completed intricate product training for immediate post-op recovery utilization
- Increased sales through development of professional relationships in hospital and clinical settings
- Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in the assigned territory.
- Grew sales revenue in new territory while continually surpassing sales quotas; numerous high revenue awards
- Facilitated and conducted in-service training sessions to nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists
- Monitored / charted patient progress and communicated progress reports for insurance necessity
- Charted patient progress utilizing telephone and face to face follow-ups for progression documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing
University of Tampa
Tampa, FLSkills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking and Dependability
- Liaison with Positive Image
- Creative Problem Solving With Multitasking Abilities
- Builds and Maintains Strong Relationships
- Empathetic Educator with Child Development Skillset
- Builds Rapport and Bonds Easily for Assessment
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Marketing & Customer Service for Brand Building
- Collaboration with Patients, Clients and Professionals
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Pasco County School District
08.2021 - 07.2024
Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Interventionist
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Special Events Manager(B2B/Private Catering Sales)
Chow Bella
03.2010 - 03.2020
Restaurant Marketing, Catering/Bar Manager
Rocco Hospitality
01.2009 - 01.2017
Orthopedic Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Territory Manager
National Rehab Solutions
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing
University of Tampa