Debbie Rader

2633 Gilbert Way

Rancho Cordova, CA  95670

916-470-6511

Email: deb@rader.org

Website: rader.org/debbie

 

 

Objective 

I am looking for a ministry position with an organization in which I can use my talents and gifts as a shepherd and educator to help others grow and learn.  With my insight into people, interest in human potential and glow of enthusiasm, I am able to help people build healthy, happy, and productive lives.   My spiritual gifts are Faith, Exhortation, and Teaching.  Teaching, counseling, interviewing, and tutoring come easily to me.  It has been said that I “talk so others will listen and listen so others will talk.”

 

Experience

 

Adjunct Instructor                                                                                 Rancho Cordova CA 95670

ITT Technical Institute                                                                                        Nov 2006 to Present

Teaching Experience

·   Teach classes for groups of 12 – 35 students.

·    Taught courses in human behavior, psychology, group dynamics, and resume portfolio.

·    Prepare outline of instructional program then study and assemble material to be presented.

·   Instruct students, using lecture and demonstration, audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement

            presentations in order to increase students' knowledge and competence.

·    Assigned lessons in order to help them utilize and better understand the material.

·    Keep attendance records and input the information into the attendance database daily.

·        Maintain classroom dynamics in a fashion that creates a learning atmosphere.

·    Provide training for leadership and team dynamics.

 

Department Director                                                                                      Rancho Cordova, CA  95670

First Covenant Church                                                                                                 Nov 2002 to April 2005

Teaching Experience

·   Planned, developed, and administered educational and support programs.

·   Taught classes and held seminars for groups of  10 - 50 participants.

·    Conducted workshops and demonstrations to teach such skills as personal growth.

·    Provided training for leadership and team dynamics.

·    Taught basic courses in human behavior.

·    Prepared outline of instructional program then studied and assembled material to be presented.

·   Instructed students, using lecture and demonstration, audiovisual aids and

other materials to supplement presentations in order to increase students' knowledge and competence.

·    Assigned lessons in order to help them utilize and better understand the material.

·    Kept attendance records.

·                  Maintained classroom dynamics in a fashion that created a learning atmosphere.

Department Director Experience

·   Established the department platform and organizational structure.

·   Conferred with Executive managers to obtain program content approval and funding.  Created and managed the annual budget.

·   Worked with other departments to achieve consistency and meet identified corporate goals.

·   Organized and administered the singles volunteer program.

·   Engaged in interfaith and community based activities that promoted growth and support to the Sacramento area singles community

·   Spoke before large groups of people.

·   Recruited and orchestrated the successful execution of the Northern California Conference of an internationally known author and speaker.  Formed implementation teams, coordinated all publicity activities, created interdenominational liaisons and worked with singles organizations to plan, publicize, and carry out the conference with an attendance of 450 participants.

·   Provided spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

·   Conducted an outreach program providing hospital and home visitation, counseling, bereavement support, identification of community and governmental resources, crisis intervention and coached people through life decisions and growth.

 

House Manager, Human Service Provider                                                                         Roseville, CA

Lazarus Project Transitional Living Center for behavioral/social rehabilitation                  06-01 to 08-01

·   Supervised clients and facility safety.

·   Supervised Women transitioning from being homeless into a roommate environment.  Facilitated independent living skills assistance/training.

·   Substance Abuse and General Counseling on an as needed basis both in group setting and one on one settings.

·   Responsible for recording daily log regarding each client for the case files.

 

Student Assistant and Tutor                                                                                              Carmichael, CA

American River College                                                                                                              8-00 to 12-00

·   Taught and assisted students with Physical and emotional impairments.

·   Taught academic subjects to pupils requiring private instruction.

·   Adapted curriculum to meet individual needs.

·   Considered such factors as physical, emotional and educational levels of development.

·   Conferred with administrators, testing specialists, case workers, teachers and others to develop individual educational plan for student designed to promote educational, physical and social development.

·   Observed students for signs of disruptive behavior, such as violence, verbal outbursts and episodes of destructiveness.

·   Instructed students in academic subjects and social interaction skills.  Taught socially acceptable behavior employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

·   Encouraged students to participate in verbal communication classroom learning experiences.

·   Ensured student comprehension of subject matter, development of social skills and ability to communicate in situations encountered in daily living.

·   Attended and interpreted lectures and instructions for students enrolled in regular classes.

 

Owner                                                                                                                                           1988 to 1998

Debbie’s Ceramics and DAB Fashions                                                                                                          

 

General Experience                                                                                                                   1982 to 1989

Customer Service Representative for retail sales, office clerk, receptionist.

 

Currently:    Pursuing a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Education

                                    Walden University       2007 to Present

Education:   MA Human Behavior

National University, Sacramento CA  2006

                        BA Interpersonal and Small Group Communications

                                    California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento CA  2003

                        AA Psychology

                                    American River College, Sacramento CA  2001

certifications:  Certificate of Mediation Skills Training

 Certified in American Sign Language

References:    Available upon request