Ashley Ver Velde
I am a Paraprofessional at a preschool in sioux center Iowa.
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About
I am a hard worker who loves kids. Ever since high school I have worked with kids. I have lots of paitence and care for the children that I work with. I am very flexible and am always willing to collaborate with others.
Experience
Paraprofessional at Little Warriors Preschool (2025-08 – Present)
Assist the cooperating teacher with instructional tasks and provide individualized student support
- Assist the cooperating teacher with tasks such as leading a small group
- Work with students one-on-one to ensure the students reach their individualized goals
- Help other struggling students as needed
Practicum - Early Childhood at Kamp Wonder (2024-08 – 2024-12)
Early childhood practicum with 20 hours of hands-on experience
- Observed cooperating teachers instruct children how to properly interact
- Assisted with the care of the 5, 3-, and 4-year-old children at the daycare center
- Ensured children's safety by making sure that they all followed the rules
Summer Daycamp Teacher at Lakewood Christian Schools (2024-06 – 2024-08)
Supervised and engaged elementary-age students during summer daycamp
- Interacted with the elementary-age students during morning and afternoon care
- Ensure students' safety by making sure they all follow the rules
- Played volleyball with the campers during morning care
- Assisted with monitoring students during field trips
Summer Daycamp Teacher at Los Altos Grace Schools (2023-06 – 2025-08)
Monitored and engaged 1st-3rd grade students during afternoon daycamp across multiple summers
- Monitor 1st-3rd grade students during afternoon care
- Ensured students' safety by making sure they all played well together
- Assisted first through third graders while doing math problems
- Taught different outdoor games
Dining Supervisor at Dordt University (2025-08 – Present)
Oversee student workers and manage dining operations for large-scale food service
- Oversee ~10-15 student workers and assist with questions
- Assign tasks to student workers to serve the ~875 customers
- Supervise the student workers to ensure they stay on task
Cashier at Sizzler (2021-04 – 2023-08)
Customer service and payment processing
- Interacted with customers while receiving orders and processing payments
- Served the customers with respect and delight
- Navigated interactions with unhappy customers to promote a positive experience
Childcare Provider at Private Household (2017-08 – 2020-12)
Provided comprehensive childcare including supervision, engagement, and meal management
- Interacted with children by playing various games they enjoyed
- Ensured the children's safety by making sure they followed the rules
- Managed children's evening mealtime routine, including food preparation, service, and cleanup
Education
Associates of Arts Degree in Paraeducator Generalist – Dordt University (2025-05)
