Jamie Ash
Fruita
Summary
Open-minded professional skilled in integrating traditional and progressive techniques into daily activities. Facilitates effective communication among children, parents, and staff. Committed to fostering student success through tailored lesson plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Centro De La Familia of Colorado
Grand Junction
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning.
- Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
- Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
- Conducted phone interviews with parents.
- Set guidelines for teacher performance and lesson planning and oversaw compliance with established procedures.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Completed all required documentation for National Head Start program.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rocky Mountain SER
Grand Junction
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Created safe, developmentally-appropriate environment for 16 children through implementation of teaching strategies gold curriculum.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Developed and implemented activities for students aged 3 to 5.
- Performed assessments on each child and documented results.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Maintained attendance records.
- Established open and loving environment where children could express desires and focus on learning.
Teacher's Assistant
Discovery Kids Learning Center
Fruita
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained routine student records.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Substitute Teacher
Rocky Mountain SER
Grand Junction
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Requested as substitute teacher for preschool classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Cleaned classroom and teaching areas after daily use, maintaining high standards for organization.
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Assistant Operations Manager
MAVERICK
Fruita
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Coordinated daily operations to boost team collaboration and efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels with advanced tracking systems for precise stock control.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to streamline workflow processes.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly, addressing complaints effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and supplies as necessary.
- Assisted in interviewing and hiring qualified team members.
- Guided team members to ensure adherence to project deadlines.
- Monitored new employees, evaluated training programs, and reported progress to supervisors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Mid Plains Community College
McCook, NE05.2004
High School Diploma -
Lakeside Central High School
Trenton, NE05.2001
Skills
- Creative lesson plans
- Visual supervision
- Classroom management experience
- Growth portfolios
- Early childhood education
- Effectively work with parents
- Effective listening
- CPR/First-aid certified
Certification
- First Aid/CPR & AED
- Introduction to Colorado Shines QRIS: Levels 3-5
- Standard Precautions
- Professionalism in Early Childhood
- Planned Language Approach Vocabulary
- Conscious Discipline
- Recognizing the Impact of Bias on Early Childhood Professionalism
- Active Supervision
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Centro De La Familia of Colorado
08.2020 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Discovery Kids Learning Center
03.2017 - 05.2017
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rocky Mountain SER
03.2016 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Rocky Mountain SER
11.2015 - 03.2016
Assistant Operations Manager
MAVERICK
08.2011 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Lakeside Central High School
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Mid Plains Community College