Donna Bryan
Columbia,MD
Summary
Compassionate, versatile and dedicated Special Educator equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Howard County Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively while working with 8 to 9 children during classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Administrative Assistant
Glory Center Ministries International
06.2000 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Program Support Assistant
DC Government
01.2005 - 03.2014
- Performed clerical organization, answered phones and filed documentation for program manager. -
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Communicated clearly with program staff and participants through written and digital correspondence.
- Provided exceptional customer service when responding to inquiries from internal/external stakeholders regarding the program''s offerings or policies.
- Performed clerical organization, answered phones and filed documentation for program manager.
- Maintained accurate records of project documents, facilitating easy access to essential information for all stakeholders involved.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Towson University
Baltimore06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2000
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional Support
- Special Education Knowledge
- Data Collection
- Disability Awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Behavioral plan management
- Life Skills Development
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Howard County Public Schools
09.2017 - Current
Program Support Assistant
DC Government
01.2005 - 03.2014
Administrative Assistant
Glory Center Ministries International
06.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Morgan State University
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