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Kati Ashley

Alconbury,PTE

Summary

Highly motivated and efficient leader with 18 years of success in coordinating schedules and caring for 4 children. Strong multi-tasking skills and great under pressure. Experienced, Dedicated and responsive substitute with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Excellent patience and co-regulation modeling skills. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.

Volunteer Coordinator for the local elementary school Parent Teacher Association. Work to plan, coordinate and execute events for the school of over 800 children. Coordinated with local businesses to obtain sponsorship and donations of goods or services.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Alconbury Elementary School
Alconbury, UK
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
  • Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
  • Ensured that each student had access to appropriate materials and resources.
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning while managing challenging behaviors.
  • Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Participated in professional development programs related to education topics.
  • Served as a mentor for new substitute teachers when necessary.
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
  • Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
  • Addressed rowdy and uncooperative students by speaking firmly and informing head teacher of transgressions.
  • Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.

Stay at Home Mom

Ashley Family
South Riding
07.2007 - Current
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
  • Improved group and individual behavior with positive management strategies.
  • Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
  • Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
  • Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
  • Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
  • Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental problems
  • Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling with instill discipline in children.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
  • Properly utilized various cooking utensils to prepare range of food items.
  • Tutored OG to dyslexic kids
  • Homeschooled 3 children grades k-3-4
  • Helped children complete their Occupational or Vision therapy regime

Long-Term Special Education Substitute

Alconbury Elementary School
Alconbury , UK
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided individual and group instruction to students with special needs.
  • Assisted in the implementation of behavior management strategies.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
  • Supervised students during lunch and recess periods and other activities outside of classroom setting.
  • Supported general education teachers in delivering differentiated instruction for special needs students.
  • Maintained a safe learning environment for all students.
  • Communicated effectively with staff members about student progress.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between students with disabilities and their peers.
  • Facilitated small group instruction sessions tailored specifically for each student's needs.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.

School Nutrition Worker

AAFES Alconbury Elementary
Alconbury, VA
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained and updated student meal records.
  • Organized food delivery operations, including receiving, storing and distributing items.
  • Prepared meals according to established recipes and menus.
  • Stocked serving lines with prepared foods in a timely manner.
  • Ensured that all health regulations were followed during meal preparation and serving times.
  • Managed cashiering duties, including processing payments from students and staff members.
  • Monitored temperatures of refrigerators, freezers and hot holding units regularly.
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with students, parents and faculty members.
  • Operated dishwashing machines safely to clean dishes efficiently.
  • Inspected food deliveries for quality control purposes before accepting them into inventory.
  • Participated actively in training sessions related to nutrition education initiatives.

Cafeteria Hostess

Hutchison Farm Elementary (lcps)
Chantilly
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Monitored and kept safe an average of 125 students per lunch session,across 6 daily lunch sessions.
  • Communicated with teachers and admin regarding particular students with different needs or abilities
  • Instituted a new positive behavior reinforcement and reward system for students in the cafeteria
  • Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
  • Maintained tools, equipment and surfaces in clean, neat and working order according to strict Covid-19 prevention protocol
  • Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
  • Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
  • Monitored use of condiments, utensils and beverages.
  • Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
  • Oversaw register operations, counting purchases and accepting various forms of payment.
  • Tailored orders to address students allergies, gluten concerns or religious beliefs.
  • Reshelved returned items and assisted with daily circulation duties.
  • Trained staff, volunteers and substitutes in policies and procedures.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our students.
  • Served breakfast and lunch to a large number of students in a very fast paced cafeteria.
  • Attended online conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.

Child Care Educator

Village Baptist Church
Fayetteville
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.

Education

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School
Akron, OH
05.2003

Skills

  • Serving on a PTA board of Six people for a school of 800
  • Parent and Administration support needs for PTA
  • Exceptional telephone etiquette
  • Call center experience
  • Conflict resolution
  • Project organization
  • Spreadsheet development
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Superior communication skills
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Special-needs childcare
  • Mother of Four
  • OG Trained by Orton Gillingham Online academy
  • Homeschooled multiple children in different grades
  • Strong co-regulation skills to assist during special needs meltdowns
  • Proven team leader
  • Food prep and service
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Special Education
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Compliance
  • Behavior Management

Timeline

Long-Term Special Education Substitute

Alconbury Elementary School
09.2023 - 11.2023

Substitute Teacher

Alconbury Elementary School
04.2023 - Current

School Nutrition Worker

AAFES Alconbury Elementary
10.2022 - 04.2023

Cafeteria Hostess

Hutchison Farm Elementary (lcps)
02.2020 - 06.2022

Child Care Educator

Village Baptist Church
09.2017 - 10.2018

Stay at Home Mom

Ashley Family
07.2007 - Current

High School Diploma -

Manchester High School

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