Meet Ashley!

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Aloha. My name is Ashley. I am Hawaiian/Japanese and grew up in Utah. My parents are from O`ahu, Hawai`i and I am returning “home” attending school at BYU-Hawaii. I am majoring in Social Work and graduate in April 2012.

I’ve worked with children all my life and enjoy every second with them. Most recently, I have worked with an agency that specializes in care for children with mental disabilities. I had the opportunity to work with individuals who suffer from Down syndrome, Muscular dystrophy, and mild and severe Autism. I’ve leaned how to cope under intense situations, how to engage each child differently, and how to interact best with each child in order to help them make developmental improvements. I have worked with each of these children in creating and working towards meaningful goals that lead to an improved quality of life.

In addition, I worked at the Alpine District Summer Soccer Program. I got to work with children ranging from ages 3-15 years old. For this specific job I needed to be interesting and motivating or I would lose the kids’ attention fast. I’ve learned if you are having fun, then the kids, without a doubt, have fun.

I look forward to meeting you and your wonderful family while you enjoy and become part of the beautiful `Ohana here in Hawai`i.

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