Zachary E.

Dill
3704 Canoncita Lane, Plano, TX 75023; Cell: 214-563-2305; zachary.dill88@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

University of Southern Mississippi-British Studies Program expected completion July 2014: World
War II History-6 Graduate hours
Texas A&M-Commerce: Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood-6
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Grade Generalist
Collin College: Associate of Arts in Teaching

EXPERIENCE

Swim Instructor, Emler Swim School: Allen, Texas; February 2013-January 2014

o Complete Adult CPR/AED, Infant CPR and First Aid course through American Red Cross
o Train for 16 hours in a classroom setting to know all the safety regulations issued by the state of
Texas; prepared for course test of material covered during probationary period
o Master Emler Swim School content through various informal assessments
o Perform manipulations and swimming techniques for 40 hours before receiving a position
agreement
o Attend monthly training meetings to review curriculum and integrate new programs into the
curriculum
o Instruct over 120 students per the three sessions throughout employment
o Taught ages ranging 3-12 as well as adult classes
o Offer private lessons for specialized training in areas of needed growth
o Communication kept with customers each session to ensure all concerns and expectations were
met
o Coordinate grand opening of new location to promote other affiliated businesses and increase
customer base
o Increase percentage of student registration for two consecutive sessions
o Train new hire employees on techniques, manipulations, and knowledge of the Swim Script
TM


School-Age Teacher, Legacy Learning Center: Frisco, Texas; June 2011-October 2012

o Manage a classroom of children from kindergarten to 5
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grade
o Plan destinations and arrival/departure times of field trips
o Acquire commercial drivers license from the state of Texas to drive the company buses
o Design classroom instruction based on the students interests
o Provide an integrated curriculum to develop social, emotional, and cognitive growth
o Complete the state required 15 hours of early childhood professional development

Activity Specialist, Plano After School Academics and Recreation: Plano, Texas: August 2010-
June2011

o Facilitate organized activities for all students
o Submit attendance of all grade levels to the site director
o Communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure consistency between all grades
o Supervise children during academic time with a Plano Independent School District certified
teacher
o Maintain standards of behavior set by the district on how students as individuals conduct
themselves and towards their peers
o Provide a socially appropriate environment that included opportunities for positive interactions
between the students and PASAR staff

Zachary E. Dill
3704 Canoncita Lane, Plano, TX 75023; Cell: 214-563-2305; zachary.dill88@yahoo.com






Assistant Manager, Genesco Retail Partners, Lids: College Station, Texas: Fall 2007-June2008

o Submit inventory reports to district manager
o Schedule and conducted interviews
o Write individual responses for performance reviews to provide feedback to all part-time
employees
o Design window displays for new lines of products and promotions
o Increase sales within the Southern region of Texas
o Handle deposits/withdrawals at the bank
o Authorize any returns or discounts
o Participate in weekly conference calls with the retail stores of the Southern region of Texas and
share new information with all employees

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

o Watermark Community Church: Childrens Ministry
2013-Present Worship Leader
o Rose Mary Haggar Elementary
2012 Classroom Volunteer
o Andrews Elementary
2011-2012 Classroom Volunteer
o Setons Ark Preschool
2010 Classroom Volunteer
o Reformed Church in Plano
2003-2006 Small group leader for summer camp and vacation bible school

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

o Texas Education Agency
Social Studies Composite-expected completion May 2014
Generalist EC-6
Pedagogy & Professional Response EC-12
o Texas A&M-Commerce
Spring 2014 Presidents Scholars
Fall 2013 Presidents Scholars
Spring 2013 Deans List
Fall 2012 Deans List