Dana Connally
San Antonio,TX
Summary
As a Social Worker, I have had many years of working with adults and children to help them to achieve their goals. I am looking to expand my career by using my knowledge of human behavior, communication skills and forming professional trusting relationships to deliver excellent services to individuals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Northeast ISD
02.2024 - Current
- Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly to maximize academic achievement.
- Maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and behaviors for effective communication with all stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Improve student behavior and engagement in the classroom through consistent enforcement of rules and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Help classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Provide one-on-one support for students struggling with specific concepts or tasks, resulting in improved comprehension and performance.
IDD Service Coordinator
Alamo Area Council of Governments
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored Personal Development Plans of clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the HCS program to make sure services were being delivered
- Conducted annual PDP meetings with Service Planning Team
- Assisted clients with working towards goals written in their PDP
- Assisted clients with community resources
- Maintained proficient documentation for clients
Social Worker
Easter Seals, ECI
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted developmentally delayed and/or medically complex children birth to 3 years old and families with case management and developmental services
- Completed initial intakes with initial and annual developmental assessments to determine eligibility and continuation of services
- Helped to create goals with families for children to work towards
- Provided community resources and support to families
- Maintained proficient documentation
Social Worker
Center for Healthcare Services
05.2002 - 03.2012
- Assisted developmentally delayed and/or medically complex children birth to 3 years old and families with case management and developmental services
- Completed initial intakes with initial and annual developmental assessments to determine eligibility and continuation of services
- Helped families create goals for their children to work towards
- Provided community resources and support to families
- Maintained proficient documentation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2000
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05.1998
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Proficient Documentation
- Solution Focused
- Excellent Problem Solving Skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Northeast ISD
02.2024 - Current
IDD Service Coordinator
Alamo Area Council of Governments
09.2022 - 11.2022
Social Worker
Easter Seals, ECI
04.2012 - 03.2013
Social Worker
Center for Healthcare Services
05.2002 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
William Rainey Harper College