Michael Ashley
Prineville,OR
Summary
Dedicated professional who is passionate working in the field of Early Childhood Special Education. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and team work skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment while working with colleagues. Highly skilled supporting children with special needs and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EI/ECSE Specialist
High Desert Education Service District
09.2011 - Current
- Provide intervention and support to children with disabilities, birth-five years old
- Service coordinate a caseload of students with special needs
- Manage Individual Family Service Plans, timelines, and special education paperwork
- Supervise support staff and instructional assistants
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and special education supports to community preschool teachers
- Design, plan curriculum, and adapt educational content to meet individual needs of students with disabilities, birth-five years old
- Facilitate IFSP meetings
- Assist in the Kindergarten transition process for preschool age students with special needs
Special Day Class Teacher
Dixon Unified School District
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Taught preschool special education classes for students with disabilities, three to five years of age
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students
- Managed classroom instructional assistants
- Facilitated Individualized Education Plan meetings with families
- Designed and planned curriculum, created lesson plans, and adapted activities for children with special needs, three to five years of age
Drivers Education/ Behind the Wheel Instructor
Economy Driving School
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Taught driving education courses in a classroom setting
- Provided behind the wheel instruction for students preparing to pass DMV driving tests
- Communicated feedback and student driving status to parents/families
Respite Care Provider
Solano County
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Provide respite care for families with children with disabilities birth to twelve years of age
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for children with disabilities
- Developed strong rapport with families, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services
Education
Master of Science - Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Ed.
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2008
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2005
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
Turlock, CA06-2001
Skills
- strong written and verbal communication
- collaborative problem solver
- highly organized
- self starter
Timeline
EI/ECSE Specialist
High Desert Education Service District
09.2011 - Current
Special Day Class Teacher
Dixon Unified School District
09.2008 - 08.2011
Drivers Education/ Behind the Wheel Instructor
Economy Driving School
08.2008 - 08.2011
Respite Care Provider
Solano County
06.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Ed.
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
Oregon State University
High School Diploma -
Turlock High School
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