Ashley Monahan
Marina,CA
Summary
Skilled Accelerated Learning Specialist with a proven track record at Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, enhancing student learning outcomes through individualized support and innovative classroom management. Expert in educational support and fostering social development, significantly improving behavior and academic achievements. Demonstrates exceptional ability in activity planning and meeting reporting requirements, ensuring comprehensive educational advancement.
Versatile and dedicated educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accelerated Learning Specialist
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Lead Montessori Guide
Guidepost Montessori
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06-2023
Skills
- Educational support
- Social integration
- Classroom management
- Documentation
- Teacher support
- Individual instruction
- Activity planning
- Social development and integration
- Behavior improvements
- Reporting requirements
Timeline
Accelerated Learning Specialist
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Lead Montessori Guide
Guidepost Montessori
01.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Washington State University
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