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Debra L. Anderson

Tacoma

Summary

Dedicated early childhood educator with 25+ years experience supporting preschool children and families. Proven track record creating engaging, educational environments fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development. Skilled in developing individualized lesson plans and effective behavior management. Seeking new opportunity to make positive impact on young learners and families.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant

Clover Park School District
02.2005 - 2025
  • Prepared lesson plans for preschool children.
  • Participated in teacher parent conferences.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data.
  • Prepared lesson material for bulletin boards, displays, equipment and activities.
  • Upheld superior standards in performance and outcomes.

Homecare Professional

Washington State DSHS
09.1997 - Current
  • Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
  • Participated in case reviews, consulting with team caring for the resident to evaluate the client's needs and planned for continuing services.

Direct Support Staff

Aacres Alvest LLC
12.2008 - 10.2012
  • Supervised and managed daily activities, meal planning for a boys group home.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor and case manager.

Para-educator/substitute

University Place School District
09.2001 - 09.2004
  • Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by the teacher.
  • Provided extra assistance for students with special needs, mentally and physically.

Customer Service Professional

Key National Bank
03.1996 - 08.1997
  • Assisted customers by phone about their banking issues.
  • Input data regarding deposit accounts.
  • Filled out contract forms, determined charges for services.

Bank Teller

Eagle National Bank
04.1986 - 06.1988
  • Received checks and cash for deposits, verified amounts and examined checks for endorsement.
  • Cashed checks after verification of signature and customer balances.
  • Balanced currency coins and checks in cash drawer at the end of the day.

Education

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Clover Park Tech
Lakewood, WA

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Western Governors University
07.2025

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to work both independently and with others
  • Organizational know-how
  • Lesson Planning
  • Records management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved success through effectively helping with youth with physical and mental challenges.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of activities for people with disabilities.
  • Documented and resolved aggressive behavior which led to positive outcomes.
  • Achieved positive results by introducing new approach for completing their goals.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Direct Support Staff

Aacres Alvest LLC
12.2008 - 10.2012

Teacher Assistant

Clover Park School District
02.2005 - 2025

Para-educator/substitute

University Place School District
09.2001 - 09.2004

Homecare Professional

Washington State DSHS
09.1997 - Current

Customer Service Professional

Key National Bank
03.1996 - 08.1997

Bank Teller

Eagle National Bank
04.1986 - 06.1988

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Clover Park Tech

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Western Governors University

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