Debra Zachariah
Johnstown,OH
Summary
Dedicated professional with a versatile background of skill sets developed through experience as a Cashier, Education Paraprofessional in local schools, and through a position as Director of Children Ministries of a well established church.
Now that my husband and I are retired and have been traveling around the country since July 2024, we have easily met and interacted with people from all walks of life and would love to workamp for a seaon.
Experienced with educational support, assisting in development and implementation of classroom activities. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster supportive and engaging learning environment. Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques and instructional support.
Overview
2014
2014
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Licking County Educational Service Center
Newark, OH
2012 - 2021
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education strategies for students with diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on academic performance.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Assisted in maintaining a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure compliance with individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths and areas for improvement.
- Developed rapport with students, fostering trust and encouraging open communication in the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Part-time Cashier
Kroger Company
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Attend to customers. Check out cashier, bagging groceries, and other tasks as assigned.
Director
Jersey Baptist Church
06.1995 - 08.2012
- Highly respected as the Director of all aspects of children’s ministry programs
- Responsible for writing and editing curriculum for children’s worship
- Created Sunday morning bulletins for children who attended worship with their families
- Coordinator of event planning for multiple age groups up to and including adults
- Developed systems to increase movement of people within programs to increase efficiency, parent satisfaction and best environment for children in which to thrive
- Created proven innovative ways to handle parent and volunteer challenges
- Excelled in management of paid staff and over 300 volunteers
- Effectively increased class sizes from 10 fully staffed classrooms to 48 fully staffed classrooms
- Responsible for Outreach programs effectively reaching young families (e.g., Upward Basketball, Awana and many others)
- Created Excel spreadsheets for budget presentation to budget committee
- Screen applications, interview, and performed background checks for potential staffing
- Create professional letters and memos
Education
Certificate - Children’s Christian Education and Church Leadership
Lifeway
Graduate - undefined
Johnstown Monroe High School
License - Paraprofessional
Certificate - Educational Aide
Skills
Developed, trained, equipped, and maintained a volunteer staff of over 300
Customer satisfaction
Project Management
Meeting and Event Planning
Caring for special needs adults and children
Timeline
Part-time Cashier
Kroger Company
03.2013 - 09.2013
Director
Jersey Baptist Church
06.1995 - 08.2012
Certificate - Children’s Christian Education and Church Leadership
Lifeway
Graduate - undefined
Johnstown Monroe High School
License - Paraprofessional
Certificate - Educational Aide
Paraprofessional
Licking County Educational Service Center
2012 - 2021