Dana Sharpe
Lizella,GA
Summary
Experienced paraprofessional recognized for strong abilities in student engagement, individualized instruction, and classroom management. Proven track record of creating a nurturing, safe environment that supports the diverse developmental needs of children.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Nanny
Erin Scandrett
Macon, Georgia
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered attentive care to infant in nurturing environment, fostering emotional security.
- Collaborated with parent to align on daily routines and address infant needs, ensuring consistent care.
- Bathe and dress baby, change diapers, and prepare bottles and feeding equipment.
- Regulate child's schedule to balance rest, learning, and play.
- Engaged child in age-appropriate activities, promoting intellectual and motor skills development.
Infant Nanny
Maria McQuaig
Lizella, Georgia
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided attentive care to infant in a nurturing environment.
- Engaged infant in age-appropriate activities and playtime stimulation.
- Monitored and documented infant's developmental milestones to support targeted growth and development.
- Provided stimulating activities to enhance physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Tended to child's general needs while ensuring a safe environment for daily activities.
Paraprofessional
Bibb County Board of Education
Macon, Georgia
07.2006 - 05.2024
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Administered assessments to determine students' academic performance levels.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Assistant Teacher
Stratford Academy
Macon, Georgia
07.1995 - 05.2000
- Supported student learning through individual and small group instruction.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a conducive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance during activities.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads to enhance lessons.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Assisted in planning field trips and special events such as assemblies or performances.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stratford Academy & Central High School
Macon, GA06-1989
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASome College (No Degree) - Art Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GASome College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Wesleyan College
Macon, GASkills
- Child safety awareness
- Safe learning environment
- Individualized instruction
- Student engagement
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Special education support
- Parent communication
Timeline
Infant Nanny
Erin Scandrett
10.2025 - Current
Infant Nanny
Maria McQuaig
01.2025 - 07.2025
Paraprofessional
Bibb County Board of Education
07.2006 - 05.2024
Assistant Teacher
Stratford Academy
07.1995 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Stratford Academy & Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Georgia Southern University
Some College (No Degree) - Art Education
Kennesaw State University
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Wesleyan College