Neneth Ross
San Jose,CA
Summary
Experienced teacher and leader for young children, youth, and adults for 10+ years. Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. Exceptional ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents, staff and administration. Professional Educator with diverse experience and strong track record fostering child-centered curriculum and student creativity.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Ministry Director
Westminster Presbyterian Church
San Jose , California
2019.01 - Current
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Created a summer program called GearUp for incoming Kindergarten-5th grade.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Supervised children from ages 3-15 years.
- Worked with volunteers and church leaders to develop lesson plans and special events for children and adults.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Developed summer programs for ages 3 years to adult.
- Prepared and delivered sermons.
- Collaborated in planning and implementing ideas for community Fourth of July parades.
- Created children's ministry brochures and pamphlets.
- Created advertisements for special events.
Teacher
Sunnyvale School District
Sunnyvale , CA
2001.08 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games, activities, and Social Emotional Learning lessons.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and challenges.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Directed school musicals.
- Collaborated and manage parent volunteers.
- Led school-wide Social Emotional Learning activities.
- Taught Project Help students during the summer.
- Created, planned, and collaborated with grade level team to implement innovative ways of teaching during Shelter in Place due to COVID.
- Created virtual videos for special events and celebrations.
- Taught before and after school intervention programs.
- Wrote and implemented school wide chant/song
- Led assemblies to motivate students for state testing
- Participated and collaborated in IEP teams.
Spiritual Counselor Volunteer
El Camino Health Hospital
Mt. View , California
2022.02 - Current
- Establish professional rapport with medical staff, administrators, and other volunteers.
- Provide spiritual care for patients in critical and palliative care units.
Leadership Team Chair
Recreate Church
San Jose , California
2013.05 - 2016.07
- Mentored and guided leadership team and church members.
- Built strong relationships with church members through positive attitude, attentive response, and spiritual counsel.
- Planned and implemented sermons.
- Coordinated weekly meetings.
- Developed and implemented plans for special events.
Missions and Evangelism Pastor
South Bay Community Church
Fremont , CA
2009.06 - 2014.05
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of Mission and Evangelism ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Managed and planned Winter Relief Homeless program activities.
- Recruited and trained volunteers for Winter Relief Homeless program.
- Encouraged and motivated church members to participate in various local and international programs
- Taught adult bible classes.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Education
Teaching Credential - Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2021
Master of Divinity - Religion
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State East Bay
Hayward06.2004
Skills
- Programs Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Educational Programs
- Strong Management Skills Working with Children and Adults
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Able to Adapt Quickly to Change
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Learning Modalities
- Best Practices and Standards
- Teacher Observation and Mentorship
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Spiritual Counselor Volunteer
El Camino Health Hospital
2022.02 - Current
Family Ministry Director
Westminster Presbyterian Church
2019.01 - Current
Leadership Team Chair
Recreate Church
2013.05 - 2016.07
Missions and Evangelism Pastor
South Bay Community Church
2009.06 - 2014.05
Teacher
Sunnyvale School District
2001.08 - Current
Teaching Credential - Education
San Jose State University
Master of Divinity - Religion
Fuller Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State East Bay
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