Ashley Muir

Experience

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  Child Care Provider

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2020

  Professional Nanny, Tutor, Recruiter

  • Professional Nanny: Provide loving childcare including developmentally appropriate stimulation, learning, and play • Church Nursery Supervisor: Wicker Park Lutheran Church (March 2012 to August 2018) • Various Nanny Agencies: Tutor, Bilingual Nanny, Babysitter, Recruiter

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  Saint Louis University

  May 2006 - May 2008

  Office Assistant, Office of Student Involvement

  • Supervised all aspects of service days (Showers of Service and Make a Difference Day), including logistics and planning of service sites, coordination of volunteers and donated materials, and actively recruiting faculty and staff participation • Increased alumni participation by 60%; Increased student participation by 15% and 20% in 2006 and 2007, respectively;• Increased donations and sponsors by 25%; Increased participant satisfaction by 80%, as determined by follow-up survey• Organized a variety of service events, many of which involved children and youth• Managed all aspects of volunteer recruitment, training, and placement Show less

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  Freelance Translator

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2014

  Spanish and English
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  Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Child Life Practicum Student and Volunteer

  • Provided developmentally appropriate assistance to patients through pre-operational teaching, distraction during medical procedures, developmental stimulation, and opportunities for play and therapeutic play; Lead group activities and individual sessions• Assisted Donation and Event Coordinator; Provided patient, parent, and family advocacy and support in a Child Life setting

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  Open Books

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Senior Literacy Intern

  • Develop goals, brainstorm ideas, and implement plans to improve the Open Books Buddies program, a one-on-one mentorship program to boost elementary school students’ literacy skills• Create tools, strategies, and lesson plans for volunteer use with students based on individual student’s progress and needs• Supervise and support over 20 volunteers mentoring elementary school students • Collaborate with teachers and leadership at partner-schools regarding program administration• Track student achievement in technology-based reporting tool• Developed a guide for volunteers working with English Language Learners (ELL), specifically native Spanish speakers• Developed a guide for incoming literacy interns to simplify the introduction to and management of the Books Buddies program Show less

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  Bubbles Academy

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2019

  • Oversee the smooth operation of a variety of events including birthday parties, parent networking events, celebrations, and seminars• Work with Event Manager to plan and produce events and ensure the satisfaction of clients • Oversee the smooth operation of a variety of events including birthday parties, parent networking events, celebrations, and seminars• Work with Event Manager and coordinator to plan and produce events and ensure the satisfaction of clients

  • Operations and Events Manager

    May 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Event Manager

    Jul 2017 - May 2018

  • Event Coordinator

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2017

  • Event Assistant

    Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
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  The Barre Code

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Lincoln Park Studio Manager
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  Dr. Alexis Lybrook Taubert Consultants

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2020

  Infant Mental Health Consultant

  - Provide bilingual Mental Health Services for children ages 0-5 in Early Head Start and Head Start preschool programs throughout Chicago including behavior observations and referrals for evaluation for Early Intervention Services as needed- Provide bilingual Parent Education on a variety of topics including Learning through Play, Child Development, and Dealing with Difficult Behaviors- Provide Staff Development for Preschool Teachers on a variety of topics including Child Development, Working with Children with Special Needs, and Learning through Play Show less

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  Leaps and Ladders Baby Planning and Child Development Consultants

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2021

  Founder and Principal Consultant

  Providing personalized support to parents and expectant parents including preparation for a new child's arrival, sleep training, potty training, behavior management, and developmental milestones. Workshops are also available in a variety of topics, including Learning through Play, Promoting Early Literacy, Teaching Children Emotional Understanding, etc. Services are available in English and Spanish.

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  NY Kids Club - Chicago

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  Center Director
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  NY Kids Club & NY Preschool

  Aug 2022 - now

  • HR Generalist and Corporate Support

    Apr 2024 - now

  • HR Assistant and Corporate Support

    Aug 2022 - Jun 2024