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DEBRA MEYERS

Jacksonville

Summary

Attentive and creative professional passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Childhood Educator

Primrose Schools
Jacksonville
09.2024 - Current

Passionate and dedicated early preschool teacher with 28 years experience.

  • Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood learning and exploration.
  • Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.

SECURITY OFFICER

MILLER AND MILLER INVESTIGATION
MT. DORA
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a secure environment through diligent monitoring of access points, verification of identification, regular patrolling, and prompt response to emergencies, while effectively utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques to defuse potential safety incidents

Security Guard

ALLIED UNIVERSAL SERVICES
ORLANDO
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ensured the safety of individuals and security of property through vigilant patrolling, effective monitoring of surveillance systems, and prompt response to alarms and emergency situations while enforcing established rules and regulations

TRAVEL AGENT ASSISTANT

OOH BUOY CRUISE & TRAVEL
PARLIN
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated comprehensive travel arrangements, including transportation, accommodations, and itinerary management, ensuring adherence to passport and visa regulations and efficient processing of travel expense reports

Teacher Assistant

MINDING MIRCLESLEARNING CENTER
LEONARDO
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Assisted in the development and execution of structured lesson plans, reinforced learning through individual and small group tutoring, and meticulously documented student progress, while supporting classroom management through administrative tasks

PARA-PROFESSIONAL

SAYREVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SAYREVILLE
01.2007 - 01.2016
  • Supported classroom instruction by reinforcing teacher-led lessons, monitoring student behavior, and facilitating academic and social development, while also contributing to administrative tasks and lesson coordination

MEDICAL BILLER/ FRONT DESK REP/PATIENT ADVOCATE

MANHATTAN DIAGOSTIC RADIOLOGY
MANHATTAN
01.1997 - 01.2003
  • Managed medical billing processes, including the calculation and collection of payments, invoice preparation, and claims submission to insurers; ensured accurate patient data upkeep, addressed billing discrepancies, and coordinated with patients and insurance companies for payment tracking and coverage verification, while providing excellent customer service at the front desk, resolving complaints, and facilitating appointments and patient support resources

Education

HIGH SCHOOL - BUSINESS & LIBERAL ARTS

SOUTH SHORE HIGH
01.1993

Skills

  • Bilingual Written and Oral in Spanish
  • Medical & Billing
  • Coding
  • CPT
  • Data Entry
  • Light Typing
  • Filing
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal
  • Patrolling
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Surveillance Systems Knowledge
  • Access Control Systems
  • Incident Reporting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Child development associate certification
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Special needs support

Certification

CPR/AED & CPI/ICD9, 01/01/93

  • Accrediting Agency, Field of study: (Degree, Certificate, or Designation)

FACR 6 hours

EIC 5 hours

VPK 5 hours

UDAP 5 hours

FL DCG 40 hours

Timeline

Early Childhood Educator

Primrose Schools
09.2024 - Current

SECURITY OFFICER

MILLER AND MILLER INVESTIGATION
06.2023 - Current

Security Guard

ALLIED UNIVERSAL SERVICES
08.2022 - 08.2023

TRAVEL AGENT ASSISTANT

OOH BUOY CRUISE & TRAVEL
01.2019 - 01.2022

Teacher Assistant

MINDING MIRCLESLEARNING CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2019

PARA-PROFESSIONAL

SAYREVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
01.2007 - 01.2016

MEDICAL BILLER/ FRONT DESK REP/PATIENT ADVOCATE

MANHATTAN DIAGOSTIC RADIOLOGY
01.1997 - 01.2003

HIGH SCHOOL - BUSINESS & LIBERAL ARTS

SOUTH SHORE HIGH
DEBRA MEYERS