Mariam Zakariah
Modesto,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Stanislaus Office Of Education
Modesto, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Present educational material with diverse teaching strategies designed to effectively address each student's learning style and ability, including lecture, discussion, demonstration, and cooperative learning
- Provide educational consistency by implementing established lesson plans
- Exercise professional judgment to introduce new material when necessary
- Maintain positive interactions with students, faculty, and administrators
- Incorporate social skills into daily classroom activities
- Invest in students well-being, health, and safety (average 20 students per class)
- Work with students at specified age level with diverse backgrounds
- Maintain flexibility and ability to adapt to various roles given by administration and faculty
Direct Care Staff
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
Modesto, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Providing emotional and genuine care for at-risk children (6-12 clients average)
- Utilizing recreation as therapeutic aid, managing crisis', and assisting clients with daily tasks
- Observing interactive behavior and individual needs of each child, while reporting to appropriate staff through written statements and report cards
- Administering medication for therapeutic treatment of clients
- Working effectively with culturally and ethnically diverse groups
- Ability to take direction while accepting and implementing feedback promptly
- Provide group, individual, and family services for clients
- Help clients and family members with problem solving
- Assist clients with accessing and linking to community resources
- Provide clients and families access to outreach programs as it pertains to their needs
Youth Assistant
One Church
Riverbank, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Assisting students from preschool through sixth grade and engaging in educational activities
- Coordinating activities and lesson plans for age-specific small groups
- Taking direct care of infants and adolescent children (average 10-15 children)
- Providing youth with essential social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs
- Early child education and child development
- Provide appropriate developmental care as well as instruction for youths' well being
- Developed strong eye for detail, as it is essential to maintain control and safety of youth.
Teaching Assistant / Student Assistant
California State University
Stanislaus, Turlock, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted professor with student curricula while grading exams, assignments, & essays
- Helped students who needed additional support to complete tasks and other duties within classroom setting (average 25-35 students)
- Advised students on academic challenges, career choices, and college policies
- Received knowledge from faculty members on how to navigate different educational systems and websites
- Worked with students to understand their course requirements, as well as their definitive majors
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
Office Administrator
Valley Garage Doors
Turlock, CA
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
- Prepared meeting agendas, managed calendars, arranged appointments, & transcribed information
- Focused on critical thinking and interpersonal experiences within office setting
- Answered telephone calls, assisted with Microsoft Office tasks / applications, and managed social media and website
- Communication skills (oral and written) & Organizational skills
- Developed marketing communication plans including strategies, goals, and budget
- Coordinated all public relations activities
Teaching Aide
Gregori High School
Modesto, CA
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Accommodated teacher with specific job duties, including student applications, course requirements and course selection
- Discussed options and routes for students regarding their prospective endeavors after high school
- Obtained problem solving experience when assisting students throughout their high school education
- Advised students remotely via Zoom or Skype whenever teacher was unavailable or needed assistance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
12.2020
Counseling Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology -
California State University, Stanislaus
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- Relationship building and management
- Creative problem solving
- Parent Communication
- Adaptable
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Medic First Aid - Mental Health USA
• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Certification
• Mandated Reporter Training Certification
Languages
Assyrian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Stanislaus Office Of Education
01.2022 - Current
Direct Care Staff
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
03.2021 - Current
Teaching Assistant / Student Assistant
California State University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Youth Assistant
One Church
01.2020 - Current
Office Administrator
Valley Garage Doors
06.2016 - 06.2020
Teaching Aide
Gregori High School
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
Counseling Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology -
California State University, Stanislaus
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