Ashley Fountain
Barcelona
Summary
I am an experienced Early Childhood Educator with over 10 years of experience supporting children from birth to age 8. I hold an educational background in Art, Theatre, and Early Childhood Development, and I am EEC-certified as a Preschool Teacher. My experience includes working as a preschool teacher and as a private nanny for more than 5 families! I have experience working with children with ASD and physical disabilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Creative Preschool
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitating Stem/Art projects for children ages 2.5-5.
- Aligning yearly curriculum with Hebrew holidays.
- Providing other teachers with support and strong communication.
- Creating original art work and performances (theater) that align with the school’s values and curriculum.
- Engaging children with weekly cooking and baking activities.
- Setting up holiday/social events for parents and children to strengthen community.
Private Nanny
01.2012 - Current
- Providing families with excellent child care service for 10 + years, for children ages 3 months-10 yo.
- Transporting children to and from school, activities, appointments.
- Consistently showing love and support.
- Caring for children with autism and physical disabilities.
- Performing managerial tasks, i.e cleaning, delivering mail/packages, groceries, communicating with other household staff.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Artisan Childcare Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supporting lead teachers in daily tasks such as cleaning, providing children with snacks, setting up workstations.
- Signing children in and out of classrooms.
- Contacting parents when a child has been injured.
- Attending monthly meetings to update classroom needs.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintaining a classroom of children aged 2.5-5 yo.
- Attending monthly meetings and completing course work to ensure the classroom is operating safely and ethically.
- Keeping consistent communication with parents and center’s director regarding development, behavioral issues, social interactions.
- Providing emotional support and comfort to distressed children.
- Certified to perform first aid/cpr if needed.
- Prepare weekly STEM curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Multi Media, Theatre
Salem State University
Salem, Ma, United States01.2016
Early Childhood Deelopment
Fisher College
Boston, MA, United States01.2017
Behavioral Management
Mass Bay Community College
Framingham, MA, United States04-2024
Skills
- Building positive relationships with children and families
- Conflict resolution and behavior guidance
- Warm, nurturing, and approachable demeanor
- Professional ethics and confidentiality
- Artistic / Innovative
Certification
EEC Certified Preschool Teacher.
Painting, Acting, Singing
I have trained as a improvisation actor at the Groundlings Theatre and School in Los Angeles, CA. I have trained as a professional clown under the guidance of Chad Damiani (Los Angeles, CA). I am also a trained vocalist under the guidance of Thomas Fallon (Boston, MA). These experiences have helped me engage with children in a more fun, and expressive way!
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Jewish Creative Preschool
01.2024 - 01.2025
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Artisan Childcare Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
01.2016 - 01.2017
Private Nanny
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Multi Media, Theatre
Salem State University
Early Childhood Deelopment
Fisher College
Behavioral Management
Mass Bay Community College