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, Ky05-2018
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