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Sara Dill

Belleville,WI

Summary

Responsible, hard working, and energetic paraprofessional that is passionate about helping kids excel. Motivated and eager to assist teachers and school staff in creating a positive, educational environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Mount Horeb Area School District
Mount Horeb, Wisconsin
04.2024 - Current
  • Enthusiastically greeted parent drop-off students by name each morning, and ensured safe entry into the building.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students and colleagues.
  • Organized educational materials and resources for classroom activities and lessons.
  • Supported teachers in classroom management and student activities.
  • Facilitated individual and small group instruction to reinforce learning concepts and skills.
  • Implemented behavioral breaks for individual students as needed, or when requested by colleagues.
  • Directed the lunchroom by upholding expectations, utilizing computer software to record lunch purchases, and managing cleanup time.
  • Coordinated lunchtime transitions for several classrooms of students heading to recess.
  • Supervised student activities during recess to ensure safety, foster inclusivity, assist with conflict resolution, and respond to injuries.
  • Implemented behavioral strategies and positive reinforcement to encourage good choices.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information while documenting and communicating student behavior with authorized parties.
  • Assisted in brainstorming and implementing learning and transition strategies for students with different needs.

Stay Home Mom

Self Employed
Belleville, WI
07.2012 - Current
  • Able to multitask projects and activities.
  • Maintain a safe, organized and clean environment.
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • Good communication and people skills with both children and adults.
  • Self motivated and works well without supervision.
  • Ability to manage time and schedules in an efficient manner.
  • Passion for helping children grow and succeed.
  • Able to set and hold boundaries with care.
  • Volunteer in classrooms and on school field trips; working with students in individual and group settings.
  • Coach for Girls on the Run. Empowering kids, collaborating with co-coaches and leading lessons/practices.

Paraprofessional Substitute

Mount Horeb Area School District
Mount Horeb, WI
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assist teachers with classroom management, material preparation, and distribution.
  • Supervise students during arrival, recess, lunch, break times, and dismissal periods.
  • Offer support, guidance, and positive reinforcement to students in kindergarten through fifth grade to encourage appropriate behavior.
  • Provide individual and/or small group assistance to students requiring extra academic support, or needing to make up assignments or tests.
  • Grade completed student work.
  • Communicate and collaborate well with teachers and school staff from various schools and grade levels.
  • Facilitate small group activities, such as study groups and book clubs, that help promote social development and academic progress.
  • Trained in using the lunchroom computer software for tracking hot lunch purchases.
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information while directly communicating student behavior and performance with authorized parties.
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and laminating.
  • Trained in answering school office phones and operating the main office door entry system at the Intermediate Center.

Contract Coordinator

Gordon Flesch Company
Fitchburg, WI
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • Accurately establishing and managing of service contract records.
  • Meter collection and entry for billing.
  • Efficiently maintaining and reviewing invoicing.
  • Process contract revisions and complete cancellation requests and credit memos.
  • Professionally answer and address customer and sales representative questions via phone and email.
  • Maintain knowledge of other departments and their functionality.
  • Create special reports and billing spreadsheets for major accounts.
  • Review third party service provider invoices to ensure consistency with contract terms and approve payment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School
Oregon, WI
06.2005

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Skills

  • Multitasking and organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Problem solving skills
  • Dedicated and reliable
  • Eager and quick learner
  • Self motivated
  • Personable
  • Trustworthy and professional
  • Team player
  • Strong attention to detail

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Mount Horeb Area School District
04.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional Substitute

Mount Horeb Area School District
09.2023 - 04.2024

Stay Home Mom

Self Employed
07.2012 - Current

Contract Coordinator

Gordon Flesch Company
07.2007 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Wisconsin Whitewater