Sharay Ashton
Education
Washington,DC
Summary
Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Goal-oriented caring for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Aide
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
2022.08 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
KinderCare Learning Centers
Alexandria, Virginia
2022.03 - 2022.08
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Teacher's Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
Washington, DC
2019.06 - 2019.10
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
YMCA Of Metropolitan Washington DC
Washington, DC
2014.10 - 2019.06
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 2018.01 - Current
Paraprofessional Certificate - Early Childhood Education
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 2017.10 - 2017.10
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC 2014.01 - 2014.05
Skills
Educational assistance
Behavior improvements
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning
Teacher Support
Student records management
Classroom support
Certification
CPR/ AED
Timeline
Educational Aide
District Of Columbia Public Schools
2022.08 - Current
CPR/ AED
2022-04
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
KinderCare Learning Centers
2022.03 - 2022.08
Teacher's Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
2019.06 - 2019.10
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Phoenix
2018.01 - Current
Paraprofessional Certificate - Early Childhood Education
University of Maryland - College Park
2017.10 - 2017.10
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
YMCA Of Metropolitan Washington DC
2014.10 - 2019.06
Child Development Associate - Early Childhood Education
University of The District of Columbia
2014.01 - 2014.05