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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
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Deborah Kirk

Deborah Kirk

Galion,OH

Summary

Flexible, friendly, highly organized, and detailed-oriented professional interested Office Assistant/Sales Associate position. Passionate about improving lives of others through engaging interactions, problem-solving, facilitating communication, and working efficiently to support business operations. Skilled in office administration, computer applications, customer service, public relations, coordinating events, planning activities, and marketing.

Professional with proven track record in organizing and leading engaging activities. Skilled in planning, coordination, and fostering inclusive environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Reliable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring successful activity execution and participant satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activities Assistant

Marion Valley Post Acute
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
  • Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
  • Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant

St. Mary’s School & Preschool
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • 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.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.

Ohio State Chapter Coordinator

Hearing Loss Assoc. of America (HLAA)
06.2015 - 04.2024
  • Volunteer position overseeing five HLAA Ohio Chapter leaders and mentoring 300 members.
  • Covered for coordinator vacancy rebuilding various Ohio Chapters through mass communication, collaboration, customer service and leaders training.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Carey Exempted Village School
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.

Paraprofessional Educational Aide

Pioneer Career & Technology Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assist Classroom Teachers with student special needs one on one support, task assignments, stay on track guiding their academic classes and grades. Assist the Staff and Customer Service.

Outreach Specialist/Trainer

Deaf Service Center
09.2009 - 07.2012
  • Promote Outreach program marketing Relay Ohio & CapTel Services at Ohio health fairs, audiological conferences, senior centers, company requests, customer service and tradeshows.

Education

Studying Early Childhood Education Programs - Teaching Pre-Kindergarten

Goshen College
Goshen, IN

Certificate - Computer- Microsoft Suite Word, Excel, Database & PowerPoint

Wayne County Career Center, Adult Education
Smithville, OH
11.1998

Associate Degree - Special Education/Child Development

Hesston College
Hesston, KS
05.1979

Skills

  • Event planning/coordination
  • Office Equipment
  • Administrative/Customer service
  • Documentation
  • Marketing
  • Activities/Resident Assistant
  • Public Speaking
  • Creating visually appealing display
  • Desktop publishing
  • Training/teaching
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Fundraising

Accomplishments

    Sign Language to help people with hearing loss community

    Receive Educational Award - Hearing Loss Association of America 2009

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

CPR Adult & First Aid -American Red Cross till January 2026

Affiliations

  • HLAA State Chapter Coordinator of Ohio 2015 – Present
  • Chapter Co-President-Hearing Loss Assoc. of America, Northern Ohio Chapter 2017 – 2022

Timeline

Activities Assistant

Marion Valley Post Acute
02.2025 - 04.2025

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant

St. Mary’s School & Preschool
11.2023 - 06.2024

Special Education Paraprofessional

Carey Exempted Village School
08.2023 - 11.2023

Paraprofessional Educational Aide

Pioneer Career & Technology Center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Ohio State Chapter Coordinator

Hearing Loss Assoc. of America (HLAA)
06.2015 - 04.2024

Outreach Specialist/Trainer

Deaf Service Center
09.2009 - 07.2012

Certificate - Computer- Microsoft Suite Word, Excel, Database & PowerPoint

Wayne County Career Center, Adult Education

Associate Degree - Special Education/Child Development

Hesston College

Studying Early Childhood Education Programs - Teaching Pre-Kindergarten

Goshen College

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