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Education
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Certification
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Zara Childers

Madera,CA

Summary

Dynamic education professional with a proven track record at Spectrum, excelling in classroom management and behavioral support. Adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering team collaboration. Strong communication skills combined with expertise in data gathering and budgeting ensure effective program coordination and student success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Instructioan Aide II

Spectrum
Clovis, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for special education students.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.

Program Coordinator

California Teaching Fellows Foundation
Madera, CA
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Coordinate and Supervise Designated Afterschool Program Site
  • Marketing Program and Data Entry
  • Monitor and Observe Classroom
  • Manage Budget, Purchase Orders and Supplies

After-School Tutor

California Teaching Fellows Foundation
Madera, CA
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developing study skills: Help students develop study strategies, note-taking skills, and test-taking approaches
  • Teaching: Review lesson content, help students understand concepts, and explain how to solve problems
  • Supervising: Supervise groups of students, provide discipline, and act as a role model
  • Reporting: Keep reports on students and share them with teachers, parents, and supervisors

Behavior Technician

Center For Autism and Related Disorders
Madera, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed a curriculum that included reading, math and language arts, including self-control skills
  • Behavior reduction: Helping clients develop more appropriate responses to situations by using approved protocols
  • Collaboration and teamwork: Working with families, educators, and other therapists to foster teamwork skills
  • Behavioral data recording: Maintaining detailed records of client treatment plans and progress situations by using approved protocols
  • Client confidentiality: Maintaining the privacy of client information, which is both an ethical and legal obligation

Education

Sociology -

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
12.2024

Social Science -

Madera Community College
Madera, CA
06.2022

Master of Arts - Social Work

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Time management
  • Microsoft word
  • Microsoft excel
  • Leadership
  • Powerpoint
  • Financial Planning
  • Tutoring
  • Supervising Experience
  • Marketing
  • Budgeting
  • Data Warehouse
  • Classroom management
  • Behavioral support
  • Team collaboration
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Materials organization
  • Clerical support
  • Data gathering

Certification

CPR

Awards

Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society Inductee

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Accomplishments

  • Member in Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society of Sociology

Timeline

Instructioan Aide II

Spectrum
01.2025 - Current

Program Coordinator

California Teaching Fellows Foundation
06.2021 - 07.2024

After-School Tutor

California Teaching Fellows Foundation
01.2020 - 08.2021

Behavior Technician

Center For Autism and Related Disorders
01.2018 - 01.2019

Sociology -

California State University, Fresno

Social Science -

Madera Community College

Master of Arts - Social Work

Grand Canyon University
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