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Dana Baughman

Summary

Experienced Special Education Paraprofessional with a passion for creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for students with diverse needs. I am equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality support and guidance for student with disabilities.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Slippery Rock Area School District
02.2023 - Current

Provide direct support to students with special needs in a life skills classroom setting, assisting with instructional and behavioral interventions.

  • Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Communicated with teacher to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.

Executive Assistant

Total Learning Centers
11.2003 - 04.2012
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive Director.
  • Schedule and plan meetings and events.
  • Assist in the creation and organization of reports.
  • Project support.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Assist in the overall organization of the Executive Director.
  • Produce unique, effective design for marketing materials to be used online and in print.
  • Print: Brochures, flyers, newsletters, posters, postcards, presentation folders, stationary, logos and business cards.
  • Online: Email marketing campaigns and web design.

Placement Coordinator

Marsetta Lane Staffing
04.2001 - 11.2003
  • Primary responsibilities include working with our clients to provide outstanding and customer focused staffing services and solutions.
  • Work with companies to monitor their staffing needs and project future staffing levels.
  • Conduct interviews, reference/background checks, and utilize database of candidates to call and qualify applicants for employment and fill open job positions.
  • Oversee current employee attendance and performance; provide corrective actions as needed.
  • Recruit candidates utilizing a variety of sources to fill open positions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Communications Degree

University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
12-2000

Skills

  • Learning environment management
  • Daily lesson assistance and instructional support
  • Classroom organization
  • Behavior redirection and behavior plan management
  • Student needs assessments
  • Progress monitoring
  • Life skills development
  • IEP implementation
  • Student advocacy

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Slippery Rock Area School District
02.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant

Total Learning Centers
11.2003 - 04.2012

Placement Coordinator

Marsetta Lane Staffing
04.2001 - 11.2003

Bachelors of Arts - Communications Degree

University of Pittsburgh At Johnstown