Zachary McCrea
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Adept at leading classrooms and executing lesson plans. Offers instruction and guidance to students of all ages, including young children and working professionals. Known for creating positive classroom environments and effectively managing student behavior. Fosters a guided pathway to academic wellbeing and success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Chesterfield County Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Cashier Supervisor
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Modeled outstanding customer service and held cashier team accountable for consistently delivering expert support.
- Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Observed associate flow and identified areas for mentoring and retraining, as well as highlighted associates exceeding expectations.
- Managed team of over fifteen associates.
ESL Instructor
Youth With A Mission
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
Education
Associate of Science - Social Science Teacher Education
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA2022
High School Diploma -
General Assembly Academy
Columbia, TN2015
Skills
- Activity management
- Verbal and written communication
- Multi-subject instruction
- Group instruction
- Lecturing and teaching
- Adaptable
- Proficient in Google Workspace
- Relationship building and management
- Safety awareness
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Shared governance
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Chesterfield County Schools
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2023 - 01.2025
Cashier Supervisor
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2019 - 09.2022
ESL Instructor
Youth With A Mission
02.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Social Science Teacher Education
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
High School Diploma -
General Assembly Academy
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