Ashleigh Kohler
West Point,VA
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Preschool
12.2022 - Current
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, create positive learning environment for students.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Maintained accurate records of each student's progress, sharing updates with parents during conferences.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop strategies for promoting inclusive educational practices within classroom.
- Provided individualized attention to students who required additional support in meeting academic goals.
- Contributed ideas for classroom decorations that fostered creativity and imagination among young learners.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about their child's achievements and areas needing improvement.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
ESS
12.2022 - Current
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive learning environment.
- Effectively implemented lesson plans left by teachers
- Collaborated with other teachers throughout day to ensure success of students
- Communicated with classroom teachers about events that occurred during absence
Stay-at-home Mom/Household Manager
Kohler Household
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Manage multiple schedules
- Create daily routines with built-in flexibility
- Manage budgets
- Plan events
- Assist children with school related assignments including providing instruction in Kindergarten and preschool in a homeschool setting
- West Point Combined PTO President
- Preschool Board Parent Representative
SpEd Paraprofessional
Buckingham County Public Schools
12.2013 - 05.2019
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2014
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Learning Assessments
- Special Education
- Instructional Strategies
- Effective Discipline Measures
- Standardized Testing Techniques
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Affiliations
- West Point Combined PTO - President
Certification
CPR/AED Certified - American Health Care Academy
Additional Work Experience
TASTING ROOM ASSOCIATE (PT), Williamsburg Winery | May 2019 - June 2021
SERVER, Charley's Waterfront Cafe | September 2012 - May 2016
Timeline
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament Preschool
12.2022 - Current
Elementary Substitute Teacher
ESS
12.2022 - Current
Stay-at-home Mom/Household Manager
Kohler Household
05.2019 - 12.2022
SpEd Paraprofessional
Buckingham County Public Schools
12.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Longwood University
CPR/AED Certified - American Health Care Academy
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