Dana Winters
Lapine,OR
Summary
Educational Assistant with proven expertise in Learning Disabilities Support and effective teacher collaboration, notably with Salem Keizer School District. Excelled in fostering social-emotional growth and enhancing learning through tailored instruction.
Implemented standard operating procedures, significantly improving inventory management and operational efficiency at Tree Top Inc.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Title 1 Educational Assistant
Bend La Pine School District
La Pine Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Educational Assistant
Salem Keizer School District
Claggett Creek Middle School
04.2016 - 08.2022
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
Inventory Supervisor
Tree Top Inc.
Woodburn, OR
03.2006 - 05.2016
- Supervised 8 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt order fulfillment through efficient inventory management practices.
- Developed standard operating procedures for the inventory department, resulting in more consistent processes and outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR12.1992
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Support
- Teacher Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism Spectrum Support
Timeline
Title 1 Educational Assistant
Bend La Pine School District
08.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant
Salem Keizer School District
04.2016 - 08.2022
Inventory Supervisor
Tree Top Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Chemeketa Community College