Laura Gabriela Cabrera Sandoval
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality religious education services.
Experienced as Director of Christian Formation with over 16 years of experience in Faith Formation. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving faith formation programs.
Experienced instructor for the Lay Ministry Program at Cardinal Stritch University.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Christian Formation Director
St. Patrick Parish
Racine, WI
08.2015 - Current
- To help people develop and integrate a mature Christian faith into their daily lives by overseeing, directing, developing and implementing a comprehensive Lifelong Christian Formation Program for the children, youth and adults of St. Patrick, St. Richard, and St. Edward Parishes, including sacramental preparation programs for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Adult Confirmation, RCIA and Marriages.
- Administers and directs the overall faith formation of children and adults, by developing, coordinating, and implementing a Christian Formation Program in the followings areas: Kindergarten, Elementary School (grades 1-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (9-12), Adult (18 +), Families, Quinceanera formation and Marriage preparation.
- Recruit, train and provide in-service opportunities and support for all catechist, parents and congregation.
- Provide opportunities for personal and spiritual growth and formation among the catechist and other program helpers.
- Participate in Prayer and Worship Committee Meetings.
- Participate in Christian Formation Committee Meetings.
- Develop and administer budget for Christian Formation Program
- Develop and maintain proper and adequate records and documentation.
- Evaluate with catechists and Christian Formation Committee program text series.
- Participate in collaborative programs with other parishes in the district or in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
- Maintain a proper communication with Pastor, Parish Council, Christian Formation Committee, youth minister, catechists, parents and families in the program, parishes community of the 3 parishes.
Instructor
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
09.2013 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
Executive Assistant
St. Anthony Parish
Milwaukee, WI
03.2003 - 08.2005
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for the Executive Director.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for St. Anthony Parish/St. Anthony School Staff.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and other important documents for St. Anthony Parish/St. Anthony School.
- Transcribed minutes of meetings and executed meetings and events for St. Anthony Parish/St. Anthony School.
- Organize and updated documents for CHOICE Program.
- Worked collaboratively with auditors throughout reviews, offering assistance and clerical support.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
Education
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI12.2013
Certificate For Administrative Services - Religious Studies
St. Francis Seminary
St. Francis, WI05.2007
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration -
Universidad De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico06.2000
Skills
- Technology integration
- Project Management
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Program development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Leadership
- Excellent Communication
- Teambuilding
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Bilingual (Spanish-English)
Volunteerism
- Ignatian Associates President (2021- to present)
- Member of Order of Catechists of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee - (2019 - to present)
- Member of the Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (2021 - to present)
- Member of the Called & Gifted Teaching Team of the Catherine of Siena Institute
- Facilitator of Circle of Faith of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- Member of the Synod Preparatory Commission of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (2013-2014)
- Member of the Archdiocesan Synod Implementation of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (2015-2019)
- Member of the Committee to review the Grade-Specific Religious Education Curriculum of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (2017-2018).
- Member of the sub-committee of Evangelization and Sunday Mass (2015).
- Member of the Advisor Team at St. Patrick Parish in Racine, WI for Amazing Parishes.
- Representative of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for the V National Encounter of Hispanic / Latino Ministry (2018).
- Member of the team for the elaboration of the Hispanic Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
- Representative of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for the First National Hispanic Encounter for Youth (Primer Encuentro Nacional Hispano de Pastoral Juvenil (2006).
Timeline
Director of Christian Formation Director
St. Patrick Parish
08.2015 - Current
Instructor
Cardinal Stritch University
09.2013 - Current
Executive Assistant
St. Anthony Parish
03.2003 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
Cardinal Stritch University
Certificate For Administrative Services - Religious Studies
St. Francis Seminary
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration -
Universidad De Guadalajara
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