Denise M. Baxter
Paraprofessional/Behavior Support
Lansdowne,PA
Summary
Experienced with creating supportive learning environments for special education students. Utilizes tailored instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs. Knowledge of effective communication techniques and behavioral management to foster student growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Report on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Coordinate with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
- Provide individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development
PA Area Manager
Edge Fitness Kids Club
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw employees at 5 locations
- Hired and trained new Supervisors and Coaches
- Traveled to other locations to implement Edge Fitness Kids Club safety policies and procedures.es
- Identified and resolved lost revenue issues.ues
- Coordinated with Sales Managers to ensure proper enrollment into Edge Kids Club
- Supervised and engaged in play with children from ages 3 months to 12 years of age
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Assistant Preschool Teacher/Afterschool Teacher
Jubilee School
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Supported Lead teacher in the implementation of daily lesson plans
- Planned and supervised indoor and outdoor afterschool activities
- Performed the role of the head teacher during absences
- Coordinated lunch program for all grades, pre-k through 6 grade
- Substituted for first through third grade teachers
- Assistant Director for student production of Peter Pan Jr., 2017, 1st through 6th grade
- Directed Student production of Annie Jr., 2018, Pre-k through 6th grade
Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Crew
Delaware County Community College
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Documented all directorial notes
- Maintained directorial blocking for actors
- “On book” for most rehearsals
- Contacted students for rehearsals and cancellations via text and email
- Maintained props and organization in the dressing room and stagecraft workroom
- Responsible for costume alterations, costume construction and set construction
- Served as Sound and Light Operator
- Director, Assistant Director, Stage Manager
Precertification Specialist
Independence Blue Cross
11.2000 - 09.2008
- Answered calls in high volume call center
- Verified and educated members and providers about enrollment benefits, coverage and exclusions
- Provided authorizations and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient procedures for members and providers
- Completed accurate clinical and non-clinical data entry input for each authorization request
- Accessed multiple computer systems to research member and provider concerns
- Effectively adhered to Quality Assurance procedures
- Trained New Hires
Education
Associate of Science - Childcare Director Course work
Delaware County Community College
05.2019
Associates in Arts - Communications/Theater
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA08.2017
Skills
Social skills development
Classroom support
Emotional support
Data collection
Customer service
Problem-solving
Active listening
Complaint resolution
Adaptability and flexibility
Awards
Deans Lists 2015 - 2017, 4.0 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Marie T. Haindl Memorial Scholarship, Priscilla Fox Pfizenmayer Communications Arts Endowed Scholarship
Accomplishments
Deans List 2015 - 2017, 4.0 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Marie T. Haindl Memorial Scholarship, Priscilla Fox Pfizenmayer Communication Arts Endowed Scholarship, Jameson School of Ministry, Honorary Doctorate of Divinity, 2024, for 17 years of service to the underserved community.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
09.2023 - Current
PA Area Manager
Edge Fitness Kids Club
08.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Preschool Teacher/Afterschool Teacher
Jubilee School
06.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Crew
Delaware County Community College
09.2015 - 11.2018
Precertification Specialist
Independence Blue Cross
11.2000 - 09.2008
Associates in Arts - Communications/Theater
Delaware County Community College
Associate of Science - Childcare Director Course work
Delaware County Community College