Sarah Fuoto
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Hard-working first-year educator with nine years of classroom experience as a paraprofessional at Oak Grove Elementary, skilled in implementing Orton-Gillingham strategies to enhance literacy outcomes. Proven ability to foster student engagement and collaboration, while delivering tailored support to diverse learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary (DCSD)
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Created and implemented 1st & 2nd grade lesson plans incorporating GA Standards of Excellence through differentiated hands-on-activities and group projects appropriate for each student's skill/mastery level.
- Implemented research-based interventions (TouchMath, Orton-Gillingham and UFLI phonics resources) resulting in increased academic success and goal mastery.
- Worked closely with mentor teacher to learn about best practices and standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Oak Grove Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Led whole class in News2You lessons and activities using classroom VisualBoard and graphic organizers.
- Led small group science lessons for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students, providing access to grade-level Georgia standards while differentiating for individual needs and special interests.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Paraprofessional 1:1
Oak Grove Elementary
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted on-grade-level student through their 3rd-5th grade years as 1:1 aide by monitoring student's powered wheelchair use, hoyer-lift transfers and troubleshooting student's assistive technology ( iPad, math app, voice to text ) in the general education classroom.
- Attended 1:1 student's IEP meetings, at request of parents, and provided team with most recent data and observations as needed.
Paraprofessional, Pre-K
Oak Grove Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Attended Bright from the Start training sessions for Georgia Pre-K educators and implemented, with teacher's permission, recommended activity stations such as pop-up sand and water play areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to students, enabling positive learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Science of Reading Orton-Gillingham professional development, Readsource: Classroom Educator
- Science of Reading Workshop, Readsource: Reaching All Readers
Certification
Pre-service Certificate: #964553
Valid until 06/30/2027
Teacher Certification: Pending. Submitted May 20, 2025 to Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Paraprofessional of the Year, Oak Grove Elementary 2022
Nominated by staff at Oak Grove for providing a wide range of assistance to many students and teachers.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Oak Grove Elementary (DCSD)
01.2025 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Oak Grove Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional 1:1
Oak Grove Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional, Pre-K
Oak Grove Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University