Zachary Harrell
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Instructional Support
North Fort Myers High School
North Fort Myers, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered effective instruction, incorporating evidence-based techniques to optimize student achievement for individuals with diverse learning needs
- Served as a reliable resource for students in meeting their diverse needs encompassing physical well-being, personal growth, academics, and emotional support.
- Ensured student supervision throughout multiple settings including bus areas, classrooms, lunchrooms, play areas, study sessions, and assigned zones.
- Developed educational materials for use in classrooms, such as handouts and worksheets.
Kindergarten-12th Grade Paraprofessional
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
North Fort Myers, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Efficiently adapted to diverse classroom curriculum and expectations.
- Provided support to students of diverse age groups and with various disabilities, disorders, and learning differences, such as ADD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, speech disorders, dyslexia, and others.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
Behavior Support Aide
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
North Fort Myers, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted individualized sessions to address behavioral issues in classroom and extracurricular settings
- Patiently assist students in their learning and task execution, adapting to their unique needs and learning styles with a creative approach.
- Provide support in reaching cognitive and developmental milestones.
Staff Coordinator/Assistant Director of ELC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained organization of employee and student files, alongside coordinating staff and activity schedules.
- Drove employee productivity and maintained strong work relationships, while overseeing the implementation of all classroom curriculums
- Met state funding requirements and ensured compliance with Department of Children and Families safety regulations
- Administered the Ages Stages Questionnaire to ensure that students met expected milestones.
Summer Program Director
- 01.2021
- Responsible for successfully executing fundraising events for the summer program
- Served as the sole camp counselor responsible for directing all activities.
- Maintained accurate records on attendance, daily activities, incident reports and evaluations of staff members.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensured the well-being and security of all children in an age-diverse classroom
- Adapted to a fast-paced environment, ensuring the overall well-being of all children.
- Established strong communication channels between home and school by responding promptly to emails or phone calls from parents.
Morning/After-school Director
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Enforced rules and regulations for ensuring child safety and well-being while coordinating activities to foster student engagement.
- Supervised after-school pickup and morning drop-off to ensure an efficient and safe transition.
- Supervised staff in the implementation of daily activities for children in the after-school program.
Fifth Grade Teacher Assistant
01.2021
- Collaborated with the teacher to establish a productive and well-ordered educational setting
- Provided support to students in need, assisting with organization and presentation of learning materials.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - AA in General Studies
Florida Southwestern State College
Fort Myers, FL12-2025
Fire Safety Inspector I Certification -
Ricky Rescue Training Academy
Fort Myers, FL07-2024
Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Drive (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides)
- Department of Children and Families Child Care Facility Training
- E-verify Certification
- Pro-care Child Care Management Software
Timeline
ESE Instructional Support
North Fort Myers High School
01.2022 - Current
Kindergarten-12th Grade Paraprofessional
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Behavior Support Aide
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Fifth Grade Teacher Assistant
01.2021
Staff Coordinator/Assistant Director of ELC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Preschool Teacher
01.2018 - 01.2020
Morning/After-school Director
01.2018 - 01.2020
Summer Program Director
- 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - AA in General Studies
Florida Southwestern State College
Fire Safety Inspector I Certification -
Ricky Rescue Training Academy
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