Teacher, Editor, Writer, Child Advocate

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January 03, 2010

Ashley Paulman

Portland, Oregon 97223

503-***-**** * ********@*****.***

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various computer applications

• Over 8 years of experience in the field of education

• Experience in supervising employees, and coordinating a childcare center

• Past volunteer and child advocate

Education

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR

Bachelor of Science in English and Writing, 2008

Portland State University

Portland, OR

General Coursework (BS),

Completed Minor in Women’s Studies, 2006-07

Professional Experience

YMCA Child Development Center (Cedar Hills) -- Portland, Oregon

Head Toddler and Jr. Preschool Teacher/Coordinator, December 2008 – September 2009

• Created monthly lesson plans, and supervised Teacher Assistants in developmentally appropriate learning activities

• Communicated directly with current and prospective families

• Assumed responsibility of coordinating duties, which included answering phones, answering parent/staff questions, and overseeing classroom

ratios, assisting with cleaning, and closing the center

Caveat Press – Ashland, Oregon

Intern, 2008

• Assisted in organizing and archiving published work

• Developed spreadsheets using Excel

• Helped edit catalog and other material

YMCA – Medford, Oregon

Assistant Teacher, 2007-2008

• Assisted in after-school program at Griffin Creek Elementary, working with children in kindergarten through grade 6

• Attended various trainings in childhood education and intervention

• Assisted lead teachers in daycare, working with toddlers and preschoolers

Eastern Oregon University – La Grande, OR

Writing Tutor, 2004

• Tutored college students in creative and academic writing

• Helped edit and revise student’s written work

• Worked with multicultural students in general academic writing

Community Involvement

Volunteer/Child Advocate, Children’s Advocacy Center – Medford, OR (2007-2008)