Danielle Brumbaugh Zeisloft
Patrick Springs,VA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional skilled in IEP compliance, student advocacy, and behavioral plan management. Committed to fostering positive classroom environments and enhancing student engagement through effective communication and personalized learning strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Patrick County Public Schools
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Assisted educators in developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, fostering engagement and promoting positive behavior in classroom settings.
- Facilitated communication between students and teachers to enhance understanding of instructional materials.
- Monitored student progress, documenting achievements and challenges to inform instructional strategies.
Training Manager
USAF
01.2016 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented training programs for personnel across diverse specialties.
- Led initiatives to enhance training effectiveness through innovative instructional methods.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify skill gaps and design targeted training solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars, promoting best practices in operational readiness.
- Evaluated training outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and mission readiness.
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed feedback to continuously improve curriculum materials and learning experiences.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Facilitated team-building exercises that improved communication and collaboration among team members.
- Led transition to blended learning approach, combining online and in-person training methods for more flexible learning options.
- Reduced training costs without compromising quality by optimizing use of in-house expertise and digital resources.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
Resource Assistant
USAF
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Streamlined procurement processes for improved efficiency and reduced lead times on essential materials.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers, negotiating favorable terms to minimize costs and maximize value.
- Monitored ongoing projects for adherence to budgets and timelines, addressing any deviations promptly to mitigate risk exposure.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance information retrieval and organization.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining digital and physical filing systems.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by managing email correspondence and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Executive Administrative Assistant
USAF
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Coordinated complex travel arrangements and itineraries for senior leadership.
- Managed scheduling and calendar synchronization for executive meetings and events.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive filing systems to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely information flow and collaboration.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Reviewed incoming communications for urgency or importance; prioritized correspondence accordingly for executive review or action.
- Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
- Drafted professional correspondence on behalf of executives, fostering strong relationships with clients and partners alike.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2013
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Nonverbal communication
- Life skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Feeding assistance
- Physical disabilities support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social skills training
- Parental interaction
- Skills strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Visual schedules
- Activity management
- Heavy lifting
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Assistive technology
- Sensory integration
- Decision-making
- Cultural awareness
- Functional communication
- Adaptive equipment
- Classroom management strategies
- Data collection
- Peer mentoring
- Individualized instruction
- Small group support
- IEP goals
- Sensory processing support
- Transition planning
- Autism support
- Safety protocol adherence
- Instructional delivery
- Executive function support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Applied behavior analysis
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- Task prioritization
- Written communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Patrick County Public Schools
12.2023 - 10.2025
Executive Administrative Assistant
USAF
08.2018 - 04.2019
Resource Assistant
USAF
03.2018 - 06.2020
Training Manager
USAF
01.2016 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force