Drema Jefferson
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in team leadership, staff management, and operations oversight. Committed to leveraging expertise in staff training and employee motivation to drive organizational success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Seasonal Staffing Specialist-HR
Praying Pelican Missions
Mechanicsville, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined candidate selection process by managing applicant tracking system.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for local seasonal staff placements.
- Developed training materials for staff and volunteers involved in missions.
- Implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract qualified applicants.
- Created a network of external contacts, including recruiters and universities, for effective sourcing.
- Conducted interviews to assess qualifications, skills, and experience of potential employees.
- Supervised recruiters to meet individual and regional recruitment targets.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics to identify trends and enhance strategies.
Spanish Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
Mechanicsville, VA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed comprehensive Spanish curriculum focusing on grammar and conversational proficiency.
- Facilitated classroom activities enhancing cultural understanding and language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Integrated technology tools to bolster language learning and communication.
- Communicated with parents about student performance and development initiatives.
- Designed real-world projects applying Spanish knowledge in practical contexts.
- Created inclusive environment fostering positive experiences for diverse learners.
Operation Manager Puerto Rico
Praying Pelican Missions
Mechanicsville, VA
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of mission trips, customer relations and customer service for mission trips.
- Built strong operational team to carry on responsibilities in location
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Oversaw financial management and budget management.
- Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
- Conducted employee observations and documented findings.
- Published customer satisfaction results from feedback forms and correspondence.
- Lead 6+ mission trips every year in various locations
- Met assigned recruiting, call, and renewal goals
- Coordinated ministry activities with identified partners
- Coordinated yearly location staff and pastors conference
- Responsible for location social media platforms
Spanish Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
Mechanicsville, VA
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Gathered real-time data through traditional assessments with quizzes, exams and essays.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Planned yearly educational trips to Spanish-speaking countries to expand on culture and language skills.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
Spanish Teacher
Henrico Public Schools
Henrico, VA
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Gathered real-time data through traditional assessments with quizzes, exams and essays.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Supported authentic, differentiated and rigorous educational experiences for over 150 students each year.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Facilitated alternative assessments with project-based learning activities such as unit projects, portfolios and class presentations.
Spanish Teacher
Crossroads Christian School
Mechanicsville , VA
08.1999 - 05.2002
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Gathered real-time data through traditional assessments with quizzes, exams and essays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Randolph Macon College
Ashland, VA05.2005
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Operations Oversight
- Assignment Delegation
- Administrative Management
- Performance Assessment
- Staff Scheduling
- Records Organization and Management
- Budget Control
- Process Improvements
- Staff Management
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Budget Development and Management
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Training and Development
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Seasonal Staffing Specialist-HR
Praying Pelican Missions
08.2025 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
Operation Manager Puerto Rico
Praying Pelican Missions
08.2017 - 07.2023
Spanish Teacher
Hanover County Public Schools
08.2012 - 06.2017
Spanish Teacher
Henrico Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2012
Spanish Teacher
Crossroads Christian School
08.1999 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Randolph Macon College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University