Donna McElroy
Newnan,GA
Summary
Attentive paraprofessional brings a background in neurodiverse instruction and classroom management, hoping to help all children to find their voice. Compassionate academic professional with strong commitment to building welcoming and inclusive learning environments. Supports teachers with administrative assistance, classroom documentation and supplemental instruction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Paraprofessional
Coweta County School System
Senoia, GA
08.2019 - Current
- Worked in Nutrition department from 2019 until 2021 then changed to SPED Paraprofessional in 2021 and presently there
- SPED Paraprofessional entails taking care of non-verbal adolescents and using my CNA training to help take care of them
- Some lifting and two person lifting is daily as well as being in the floor with adolescents.
Substitute / Monitor
Brooklyn School District
Brooklyn, OH
01.2018 - 10.2018
- On call Substitute classroom monitor
- Primarily one on one Special Education, special needs student.
- One on one with Severe Profound and General Education IEP/504
Customer Service, Invoicer, Inventory Control Assistant
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co
Peachtree City, GA
11.2005 - 09.2017
- Returned to work from October 2018 to July 2019
- Phone Customer Service / Email Customer Service
- Issue return authorizations / Work between Management and Customers
- File shipping claims / Set up Freight Pick up / Complete BOL
- Complete SED / Check on price and availability / Enter Quotes
Waitress (Part-time)
Barbeque Junction
Peachtree City, GA
03.2003 - 03.2006
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
Treasurer Secretary of the Corporation
The Aviation Group, Inc
Peachtree City, GA
04.1999 - 01.2003
- Payroll / Payroll Taxes / Health Benefits Administrator
- Banking / Invoicing / Purchase Orders
- Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
- Customer Service / Vendor Service
- Networking Computers / Answering Phones / Filing
- 8130-3's / Airway bills for shipping
Team Lead
Bank of America
College Park, GA
09.1998 - 03.1999
- Managed 18-20 people in the Lockbox Department, covered all areas of operation.
Customer Service Representative / Teller
National City Bank
Lakewood, OH
05.1995 - 09.1998
- Bonded, ordering and balancing cash position, 10 Key, filing signature cards and typing.
Customer Service Representative (Part-time)
Fitness Works
Parma, OH
11.1997 - 05.1998
- Checked members in and out
- Cleaned equipment.
Education
CNA
West Georgia Technical College
01-2004
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn High School
06-1990
Skills
- Autism experience
- Collaboration with teachers
- Patience and Empathy
- Data Collection
- Adaptive Learning
- First-aid and CPR
- Teacher Assistance
- IEP goals
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Visual Schedules
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Seizure Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Mindset training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SPED Paraprofessional
Coweta County School System
08.2019 - Current
Substitute / Monitor
Brooklyn School District
01.2018 - 10.2018
Customer Service, Invoicer, Inventory Control Assistant
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co
11.2005 - 09.2017
Waitress (Part-time)
Barbeque Junction
03.2003 - 03.2006
Treasurer Secretary of the Corporation
The Aviation Group, Inc
04.1999 - 01.2003
Team Lead
Bank of America
09.1998 - 03.1999
Customer Service Representative (Part-time)
Fitness Works
11.1997 - 05.1998
Customer Service Representative / Teller
National City Bank
05.1995 - 09.1998
CNA
West Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn High School