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Ashlie DeCollo Kaspereit

Summary

Engaging and energetic education professional with diverse teaching background. Excelled in private adult and child tutoring practice, youth leadership development, and primary school classroom instruction. Exceptional communications and adaptability skills enabled achievement of positive outcomes in children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Teacher

EIB De La Jonchère
10.2022 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalised learning plan for each student.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.

English Teacher

Berlitz
03.2008 - 08.2017

Private Courses for Adults or Children:

  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Utilised multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Assessed students' work to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.

English Classes in French Elementary Schools:

  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Increased ESL students' speaking and writing levels by integrating multimedia and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Designed seasonal programs emphasising vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
  • Assisted lead teacher in establishing daily schedules, curriculum, and activities.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximise effectiveness of instruction.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.



British Girlguiding Overseas

BGO
09.2017 - 09.2024

District Commissioner - Appointed November 2021

  • Led and supported a dedicated team of volunteers to ensure high quality Guiding, focusing on providing more opportunities for girls to get the most out of Guiding.
  • Understood membership needs, was aware of change, and looked at local demographics and external developments.
  • Ensured that all administrative resources for the area ran effectively and online databases were kept up to date.
  • Led on strategies for promoting inclusion and providing support to girls and adults in the Benelux and France County.
  • Ensured ongoing good practice in all health and safety matters and legal compliance.

1st Maisons-Laffitte Rainbow Unit Leader - 2017 to 2024

  • Organised interactive, girl-led activities that addressed current issues and considered girls' interests and needs.
  • Monitored each girl's progress towards badges and Section awards.
  • Responsible for managing Unit finances, banking, and annual reporting of financial activities.
  • Kept skills updated by attending yearly County Training, biennial BGO Camp, and attending refresher courses as necessary.

Certifications

Leadership Qualification

Child Safeguarding - Level 4
First Response/First Aid - Valid until March 2025




USA Girl Scouts Overseas

USAGSO
09.2008 - Current

Co-Overseas Committee Chair (Co-OCC) - 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2021/22

  • Chaired the Overseas Committee Management Team.
  • Developed membership of one of the largest USAGSO Committees.
  • Maintained partnerships with international schools and American/Anglophone community organisations.
  • Ensured financial and administrative compliance.

Troop Leader - 2008 to Current

  • Organise interactive, girl-led activities for troops that address current issues and consider girls' interests and needs.
  • Worked with all levels of the Girl Scout program.
  • Current leader of multiple troops for ages 5 to 15.

Adult Learning Facilitator - 2015/16, 2016/17

Bronze Award Advisor - 2013/14, 2014/15

Cadette Level Advisor - 2014/15

Daisy Level Advisor - 2015/16, 2016/17

Recognitions

Girl Scouts Outstanding Leader
Volunteer of Excellence
Prix d'Excellence

Honor Pin

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
09.1996 - 2000.05

Master of Arts - European Union Economics And Politics

University of East Anglia
Norwich, UK
09.2000 - 20012

LL.M. - European Law

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
10.2002 - 20032

Skills

    Curriculum development

    Small group instruction

    Positive environment planning

    Cooperative learning strategies

    Differentiated instruction

    Classroom management

    Child Safeguarding Level 4

    First Aid/CPR certified

    Fluent French

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

EIB De La Jonchère
10.2022 - Current

British Girlguiding Overseas

BGO
09.2017 - 09.2024

USA Girl Scouts Overseas

USAGSO
09.2008 - Current

English Teacher

Berlitz
03.2008 - 08.2017

LL.M. - European Law

University of Edinburgh
10.2002 - 20032

Master of Arts - European Union Economics And Politics

University of East Anglia
09.2000 - 20012

Bachelor of Arts - English

Dickinson College
09.1996 - 2000.05
Ashlie DeCollo Kaspereit