Sara Willoughby
Gambrills,MD
Summary
- Dedicated Staff Member, provides students with a safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Resourceful Media Assistant highly successful at motivating students. Strong instructor, problem solver and planner. Offers open and clear communication style using active listening.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-K Paraprofessional
William Tyler Page Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, enhancing teaching skills and knowledge.
- Improved student learning outcomes by implementing engaging and age-appropriate activities for Pre-K children.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by promoting collaboration and teamwork among students.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities throughout the day, minimizing downtime and maximizing instructional time.
- Assisted students with diverse abilities, providing extra support and one-on-one attention when needed.
- Helped establish routines that promoted safety, self-regulation, independence in young learners.
- Utilized creative methods to teach basic literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning success.
- Aided in preparing materials for daily lessons, allowing lead teacher more time focusing on instructional planning.
- Implemented effective behavior management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused classroom environment.
- Promoted the development of social skills among Pre-K students through interactive group activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Created Bulletin Boards
Media Assistant
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements
- Managed library materials for accurate record-keeping
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries
- Cataloged and sorted books and library materials
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards
- Maintained the Social Media Pages for the Media Center Twitter and Instagram
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings
Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
11.2013 - 08.2016
- Kept the reception area clean and neat to give visitors a positive first impression
- Greeted Students and Staff that came into the Math Office
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on a daily basis
- Supported with the organization of Final Exams
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels
Lead Teacher /Assistant in Management
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
09.2000 - 11.2008
- Planned and prepared activities for 3 year old students
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Provided an open and loving environment where children direct the learning process
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Experience with a diverse classroom
Education
High School Diploma -
South River High School
Edgewater, MD06.2002
Skills
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Community Outreach
- Microsoft Word
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Food Handling Preparation
- General Housekeeping
- Effectively Works well with Parents and Staff
- Patience and Empathy
- Classroom Organization
Timeline
Pre-K Paraprofessional
William Tyler Page Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Media Assistant
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2023
Paraeducator
Montgomery County Public Schools
11.2013 - 08.2016
Lead Teacher /Assistant in Management
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
09.2000 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
South River High School
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