Donna Brinson
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong organization and time management skills. Proven ability to support individualized education plans and foster positive learning environments.
Dedicated special education paraprofessional skilled in verbal and written communication. Experienced in collaborating with educators to implement effective strategies tailored to diverse learning needs, ensuring successful student advocacy and progress monitoring.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Granville Legacy Automotive
Greenfield, IN
05.2026 - Current
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth visitor check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Assisted with phone inquiries, providing accurate information and directing calls to appropriate departments.
- Maintained organized filing systems for customer records and service documents.
- Coordinated meeting room arrangements, ensuring availability of necessary equipment and materials.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
Greenfield, IN
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting products, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained knowledge of product lines to provide accurate information and recommendations.
- Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring smooth checkout experience for customers.
- Organized and restocked merchandise on sales floor to optimize product visibility.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Greenfield Central School
Greenfield, IN
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with academic tasks and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on performance and engagement levels.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning environment through proactive management of student behaviors.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance social skills and foster peer interactions among students.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
Noblesville, IN
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and social skills.
- Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting emotional development through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Organized and led engaging activities that encouraged creativity and collaboration among students.
Education
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
New Castle, IN05.2019
Skills
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Telephone skills
- Data entry
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Progress monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Teaching and instruction
- Student advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Nonverbal communication
- Behavioral plan management
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Skills strategies
- Emotional regulation
- Visual schedules
Timeline
Receptionist
Granville Legacy Automotive
05.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2024 - 03.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Greenfield Central School
09.2021 - 03.2024
Preschool Teacher
Goddard School
07.2019 - 08.2021
CDA - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana