Sara Welday
Chico
Summary
Experienced with patient record management and administrative tasks in healthcare settings. Utilizes communication skills to enhance staff coordination and patient interactions. Track record of efficiently handling multiple tasks and ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little University of Chico
10.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Foster a nurturing environment that encourages social and emotional development among preschoolers.
- Collaborate with parents to discuss the child's progress and address concerns effectively.
- Assist in organizing daily activities, promoting healthy routines, and positive behaviors.
- Maintain an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Office Assistant
Tree of Eden
07.2024 - Current
- Filing and maintaining company records
- Run company errands
- Preparing documents
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
- Assist in scheduling
- Data entry and payment processing
- Client relationship building
- Estimate scheduling
Special Education Paraprofessional
Durham Unified School District
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with academic tasks and social skills development.
- Collaborated with teachers to create inclusive classroom environments, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies, promoting positive behavior and emotional regulation among students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators, ensuring alignment with educational goals and objectives.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, families, and staff to facilitate effective communication and support services.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
After School Coordinator
King's Christian Preschool and Afterschool Program
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Developed engaging after-school programs to enhance student learning and social skills.
- Coordinated daily schedules, ensuring smooth transitions between activities for children.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
- Fostered relationships with parents through regular communication about program updates and events.
- Organized special events and field trips to enrich children's extracurricular experience.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 24 students.
- Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
Vet Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Butte Humane Society
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff, maintaining accurate records.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and nutrition, enhancing client relationships.
- Developed efficient workflow processes for routine treatments, improving clinic operations.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Handled multi-line phone system, directing calls efficiently to appropriate departments.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring professional and welcoming environment for visitors.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely delivery and organization of correspondence.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and maintained calendar for management team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley Highschool
Chico06-2014
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Telephone skills
- Data entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer/Client relations
- Scheduling
- File management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little University of Chico
10.2025 - Current
Office Assistant
Tree of Eden
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Durham Unified School District
09.2021 - 10.2025
After School Coordinator
King's Christian Preschool and Afterschool Program
08.2018 - 01.2023
Vet Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Butte Humane Society
11.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley Highschool