1. Zahara M. Merchant 4456 Saukenuk lane
214-­­796-­­0442, zaharajiwani@yahoo.com Carrollton, Texas 75010
Education
University of North Texas Fall 2011-­­ Spring 2014
Bachelors of Development and Family Studies, Concentration: Speech Pathology
Brookhaven College Spring 2005-­­Fall 2008
Associates in Applied Science, Concentration: Business Administration
Experience
Dallas Reading and Language Services, Volunteer (Assistant SLP) Summer 2016 – Present
 Assist SLP with preparations for one on one therapy session
 Help assigned client with homework.
 Assist with admin work.
Thrive Therapy, Registered Behavior Technician Spring 2015 – Spring 2016
 Assist BCBA with one on one therapy session.
 Take data and write session notes.
Hallmark Rehabilitation, Rehab Technician Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
 Assist PT and OT with therapy sessions.
 Assist PT, OT and SLP with patient care.
 Keep patient’s records/charts up to date
 Answer phone calls and attend to patients and visitors.
UNT Autism Center , Intern Fall 2012
• Purchase and maintain inventory listing
• Research other autism centers and assist executive director in planning a strategy for our center
• Work with autistic students and learn their development skills
Schon Builders (A Commercial Construction Company), Office Manager January2005-­­December2010
• In addition to HR duties, purchased and scheduled materials for delivery and arranged meetings with clients.
• Developed contracts, attended construction conventions, pursued prospective clients and assisted sales
personnel.
Community Service
Aga Khan Health Clinic, Admin Assistant Fall 2010 --- Present
 Scheduling and coordinating appointments,
 Verifying patient insurance, completing and submitting insurance claims
 Preparing correspondence between medical providers and their patients
Religious Education Center, Teacher August 2011-­­ Present
• Educate first and second grade students on religious content and ethics every Saturday.
• Collaborate with other teachers in creating lesson plans and communicate with parents on child’s progress.
• Work with gifted and special needs students and engage them in the curriculum
Early Childhood Development Center, Education Representative for birth to three August 2012-­­ Present
• Meet with seven parents and kids every six weeks for three years and assist parents with child’s motor,
behavior and cognitive development.
• Conduct screenings and advice parents on child’s progress and development
Ismaili Center Youth Volunteers, Team Leader August 2009-­­ 2011
• Supervised youth volunteers, conducted monthly meetings, involved youth in service projects and act the
liaison between the parents and the youth.
Camp Mosaic, Health Coordinator July 2005
• Organized health records of all the students, schedule onsite nurse and an on call doctor
Skills
• Computer skills: Proficient in MS-­­Word, MS-­­Power Point, and MS-­­Excel.
• Languages: Fluent English, Urdu, and Hindi.
• Interests: Travelling, reading books, community service and working with children.
Honors
• Teacher Development Program Certified,
• Dean’s List for academic excellence
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
• Early Childhood Development Center Program