Danielle Baird Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

United States

New York, New York, United States

Special Education (grades K-5)As a Teacher Assistant for Special Education at PS 251 and a Paraprofessional Union Representative, I play a vital role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of students while advocating for the needs of my colleagues. I collaborate with the teacher to plan and conduct dynamic, individualized lessons that address the diverse needs of our students. I assist in managing the classroom environment, ensuring it is structured, engaging, and conducive to learning for all students.I provide critical support in tracking and documenting student progress, preparing detailed reports to keep parents informed of their child’s academic, emotional, and physical growth. I work closely with students to help them achieve their goals, empowering them through programs and activities designed to enhance both academic success and social development.In addition, I assist in organizing classroom materials and resources, creating an environment that minimizes distractions and optimizes productivity. I also handle clerical responsibilities such as grading tests and homework, maintaining attendance records, filing, photocopying, and typing, ensuring that the classroom operates efficiently.As a union representative, I serve as an advocate and resource for paraprofessional staff, ensuring their concerns and ideas are heard and addressed. My dual roles allow me to contribute meaningfully to the success of both students and staff, fostering a collaborative and effective educational environment. Through teamwork, organization, and a student-centered approach, I strive to make a positive and lasting impact on our school community.

Port Washington, New York, United States

Maintained positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Responded promptly to customer inquiries. Acknowledged and resolved customer complaints. Processed orders, forms, applications, and requests. Kept records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints. Communicated and coordinated with sales representatives on various order inquires. Ensured customer satisfaction and provided professional customer support.

New York, New York, United States

Prepared and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails. Assumed responsibility for maintenance of office equipment, including computers, copy machines and fax machines. Maintained office supplies by checking inventory and order items. Responded to questions and requests for information. Answered incoming calls and assumed other receptionist duties when needed. Provided general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management.

Sea Cliff, New York, United States

Tyree Learning CenterTeacher AssistantMaintained a positive healthy environment in which students will be exposed to meaningful living experience. Maintained an awareness of each student’s emotional, physical and spiritual needs and refer him/her to other team members (when necessary) to meet those needs. Supported and supervised students in meeting their daily behavioral goals in accordance with their individualized behavior plan and the principles of positive behavior support. Served as a role model for students maintaining values such as integrity, dignity, self-control, honesty and self-respect. Provided immediate therapeutic crisis intervention in order to provide structure and behavior management in line with policies. As a member of the treatment, team contributed to the formulation of individual treatment plans for each student though the submission of written reports, and participation in Meetings. Carry out treatment plans. Participated with implementation of recreational, mentorship and other activities on/off campus, and in units, on daily basis, as assigned or scheduled. Completed daily log, childcare monthly progress notes, informational reports, Incident/Accident reports, documenting all significant events in an accurate and timely manner.

New York, New York, United States

Reconciled daily bank link for multiple entities. Ensured every cash deposit (including checks, credit cards, and lockboxes, were posted to the appropriate accounts. Reconciled multiple A/R systems to ensure accurate full deposit posting. Researched and resolved any missing or unidentified cash, checks or credit cards. Tracked all unidentified transactions and reported total balances monthly, including a reconciliation of what was added to and cleared from the unprocessed cash account. Implemented and monitored tracking mechanisms for payment accuracy, error correction and various reporting as they relate to the reconciliation process. Communicated & presented issues to appropriate levels of finance or external customers.

New York, New York, United States

Ensured adherence to bank policies and procedures, maintained control of the vault, and performed teller duties as needed. Actively participated in sales meetings, balanced the banking center on a daily basis, created various banking reports, and assisted with the opening and closing of the banking center. Recorded and distributed meeting agenda from monthly meetings for Teller Supervisors. Assisted staff with difficult customer transactions and actively participated in community events. Managed schedule for 11 people and ensured there was always adequate coverage when needed. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to take on new roles and responsibilities to help with the overall operations and performance of the banking center. Purchased and maintained office supply inventories and being careful to adhere to budgeting practices. Typed documents such as correspondence, emails, drafts, memos, and prepared reports for management.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Dietetics And Clinical Nutrition Services, 3.5

Minor, Psychology

High School Diploma

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