Ashley Smitman
Richmond
Summary
I bring a strong foundation in infant and toddler care and believe in the importance of movement and outdoor activities as key components of healthy development and learning. I strive to create engaging and dynamic environments that inspire curiosity and encourage exploration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Toddler Assistant Teacher
Ms. Bab’s Little Nursery School
02.2024 - Current
- Provide nurturing care for children aged 12 months to 2 years.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that fosters curiosity and encourages exploration.
- Collaborate with a team in a lively environment to create a safe and supportive atmosphere for children.
- Support speech development through targeted activities and speech therapy techniques.
- Maintain a clean and organized space to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
Infant Nanny
Private Family Client
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided a nurturing environment for infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- Maintained detailed records of the infant's daily activities, milestones, and health-related information for parental review.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
Daycare Provider
Children’s Academy of Mason
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Pre-K Assistant (Feb 2022 - May 2022)
- Summer Camp Lead (May 2022 - September 2022)
- Pre-K Lead (Children’s Academy Of Loveland) (September 2022 - October 2022)
- Toddler/Infant Floater (October 2022 - January 2023)
- Young Infant Assistant (January 2023 - May 2023)
Toddler Assistant Teacher
First Discovery Children’s Academy
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Toddler Assistant Teacher (full time)
Volunteer
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Volunteer, first experience working with children
Education
International Studies - international politics, French
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2021
Undergraduate -
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA01.2019
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- School policies and procedures
- Behavior Modeling
- Language Acquisition
- Faculty Collaboration
- Safe learning environment
Accomplishments
- Infant CPR and First Aid (certified)
- Attachment and Infant Health (Ross Nunamaker)
- Communicable Disease Course (Brock)
- Safe Sleep (Shiebe)
- Playing Outdoors (Spilioti)
- Building Resilience in Infants and Young Children (Cole)
- Sensory, Creative Arts, and Science Experiments For Infants and Toddlers (Slade)
Private Research
• Science and Psychology of Infant-Toddler Care (Lally)
• Respectful, Individual, Responsive Caring for Infants (Kovach, De Ross)
• Talking With Parents When Concerns Arise (Brault, Gonzalez-Mena)
• The Dancing Dialogue: Using the Communicative Power of Movement with Young Children (Tortora)
• Conscious Discipline (Bailey)
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Young Toddler Assistant Teacher
Ms. Bab’s Little Nursery School
02.2024 - Current
Infant Nanny
Private Family Client
07.2023 - 01.2024
Daycare Provider
Children’s Academy of Mason
02.2022 - 06.2023
Toddler Assistant Teacher
First Discovery Children’s Academy
08.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
01.2019 - 01.2021
Undergraduate -
Virginia Wesleyan University
International Studies - international politics, French
Virginia Commonwealth University
Similar Profiles
Valeria R Seldon RayValeria R Seldon Ray
Store Associate at Bab’s Inc.Store Associate at Bab’s Inc.
Christopher MartinChristopher Martin
Educator at School District of Oconee County-Seneca MSEducator at School District of Oconee County-Seneca MS
Kevin SanchoKevin Sancho
4th Grade Math and Science Teacher at PS/MS 147Q The Ronald McNair School4th Grade Math and Science Teacher at PS/MS 147Q The Ronald McNair School