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Dana Elswick

Ashland

Summary

Detail-orientated professional with

strong communication skills committed to fostering a positive working and learning environment.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide

Fairview High School
Ashland
08.2025 - Current
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs during lessons and assignments.
  • Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to ensure a positive environment.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
  • Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.

AmeriCorps FRYSCorps

Fairview Elementary
Ashland
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Assessed students' reading levels to tailor tutoring sessions effectively.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to help students build confidence in their abilities.
  • Provided individualized support to struggling readers through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
  • Collaborated with aides, teachers, and administrators to create targeted strategies for student success.
  • Supported the planning and execution of school events and meetings.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
  • Managed Weekend Snack Program and food inventory, ensuring compliance with dietary needs and parental permissions.

Lunchroom and Recess Monitor/Substitute Paraprofessional

Fairview Elementary
Ashland/
10.2016 - 05.2022
  • Supervised student activities during lunch and recess to enhance safety and engagement.
  • Monitored playground interactions to foster positive social behavior among students.
  • Enforced school rules and guidelines consistently.
  • Collaborated with teachers to address student behavior and incidents.
  • Supervised students during recess and lunch to ensure safety.
  • Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways
  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from teacher
  • Assisted students with special needs during lessons and daily routines.

Activity Director

Trinity Station Retirement Community
Flatwoods
08.2003 - 10.2010
  • Coordinated special events that increased community involvement and fostered social interaction among residents.
  • Oversaw volunteer recruitment and training to effectively support a range of activities and events.
  • Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure safe participation in physical activities.
  • Managed daily activity scheduling to optimize resident engagement and enhance overall enjoyment.
  • Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational options.
  • Interacted with patients and families by addressing questions and concerns.
  • Transported residents to doctor appointments and communicated with family members during their absence.
  • Acted as the community representative at funeral homes, offering support and guidance.

Office Manager

Mining Technologies
Ashland
08.1997 - 01.2001
  • ommunicated with CFacilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors and contractors.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Provided assistance to employees regarding insurance and benefit inquiries.
  • Managed petty cash transactions.
  • Communicated with all job foremen and administrators to keep correct locations of all heavy equipment.

Asst. Bookeeper, Service Desk, Stock

Big Lots
Ashland
09.1991 - 01.1997
  • Coordinated with store managers to ensure proper cash handling procedures.
  • Assisted the bookkeeper in maintaining accounts receivable and payable.
  • Recorded cash, checks, and payroll hours; made daily bank deposits to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Resolved customer complaints and processed returns to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Handled multiple incoming calls on a phone system to provide customer support.
  • Assisted in closing one store and opening another, ensuring a smooth transition and operational continuity.
  • Stocked softline and domestic departments

Education

Associate of Arts - Sociology, Psychology

Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, Ky
05-2018

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Individualized instruction
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Lesson facilitation
  • Collaborative planning

Affiliations

  • Odyssey of the Mind Regional and State Judge
  • Ballgame Gate Worker

Timeline

Teacher Aide

Fairview High School
08.2025 - Current

AmeriCorps FRYSCorps

Fairview Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2025

Lunchroom and Recess Monitor/Substitute Paraprofessional

Fairview Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2022

Activity Director

Trinity Station Retirement Community
08.2003 - 10.2010

Office Manager

Mining Technologies
08.1997 - 01.2001

Asst. Bookeeper, Service Desk, Stock

Big Lots
09.1991 - 01.1997

Associate of Arts - Sociology, Psychology

Ashland Community And Technical College
Dana Elswick