Ashley Arora

Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record of 11 years in creating vibrant, inclusive learning environments that inspire curiosity and growth. Recognized for exceptional classroom management skills, fostering positive relationships with children and families, and implementing innovative, play-based curriculum. Dedicated to ongoing professional development and collaboration, with a passion for cultivating lifelong learners. Eager to bring creativity, empathy, and dedication to the team to nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators.

All Saints Catholic School - Mississauga, ON - January 2013- March 2013

• Adhering to all school policies and procedures, including confidentiality guidelines
• Collaborating with the lead teacher to plan and implement lessons
• Assisting with preparing materials for lessons and crafts
• Supporting classroom activities and lessons
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Communicating with parents and caregivers as directed by the lead teacher

• Managed daily workloads by organizing effective schedules and delegating tasks.
• Kept all paperwork current and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements.
• Managed daily operations and provided support to Director.
• Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide objectives.
• Fostered positive work environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among staff members.
• Utilized various teaching strategies such as storytelling, role-playing, games, art projects, and technology integration to enhance learning experiences.
• Resolved conflicts between team members in professional manner.
• Provided guidance on professional development opportunities for staff members, including trainings or workshops available within organization or externally.
• Diversified learning experiences with both targeted and open-play activities.
• Monitored children's health, behavior and emotional issues to maintain safe kid-friendly environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility when adapting lesson plans based on unexpected circumstances; this included incorporating new ideas/suggestions from colleagues, modifying activities that were not engaging students as intended or addressing unforeseen challenges in classroom.
• Actively participated in staff development initiatives aimed at improving overall quality of instruction provided at our school/center.
• Supported children's development of self-help skills by guiding them through daily routines such as toileting, hand-washing, and mealtime.
• Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum planning, program evaluation, and professional development opportunities.
• Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development.

• Successful completion of all PLASP required training
• High Scope Certification
• Ongoing professional development to strengthen and maintain competence
• Food Handlers Certificate 03/09/29
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR 08/25/24
• Member of Raising the Bar
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Available Upon Request