Sara Gordy
Quincy,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraprofessional, experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Quincy Public Schools
Quincy, Il
03.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Follow classroom teacher's lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Access para for students that need help understanding what each lesson is about.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising students when working different stations and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Childcare Supervisor
Quincy Public Schools
Quincy. Il
02.2021 - Current
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards and QPS requirements.
- Established and optimized different activities that all children like and make sure all activities are age appropriate.
- Work on being kind and follow the school core values.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2026
Skills
- Social support
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Classroom support
- Reading support
- Arts and crafts
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Quincy Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
Childcare Supervisor
Quincy Public Schools
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Grand Canyon University