Kinda Parker-Fernandez
North Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach their full potential through positive and effective support. Over 15 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Compassionate and encouraging approach to assist youth in navigating various situations and equipping them with healthy coping skills. Passionate about building purposeful relationships that inspire personal confidence and growth as a Youth Leader. Pride myself on being an honest professional who provides exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Committed to helping children and teens develop necessary coping skills as a focused Youth Counselor.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Course Facilitator (Teacher)
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped an average of 90 students each year explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Director of Youth Ministry
Spring Creek Baptist Church
06.2014 - Current
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 10 to 21 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 10 to 21.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
Owner/Director
Kindasgarden Daycare
08.2010 - 08.2022
- Provide a safe and clean place for children to come after school
- Keep records in compliance with Chesterfield county department of Social Services
- Plan fun and educational activities for the children
- Prepare meals and collect payments from parents.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Consultant
Verizon
08.1996 - 08.2010
- Inbound customer service consultant for business and residential customers with a 95% satisfactory rate over 14 years.
- Explained services and provided answers to customer concerns
- Implemented orders and technical support to external and internal departments
- Placed orders and reviewed products with potential clients
- Processed payments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies/Human Studies
State University of New York
Oswego, NY08.1995
Skills
- Excellent planning and executing lessons and materials
- Great communication
- Able to develop instructional goals
- Ability to make decisions, solve problems, resolve conflict and maintain interpersonal relationships
- Microsoft proficient
- Excellent computer skills
- CPR Certified
- Youth Engagement
Timeline
Course Facilitator (Teacher)
Chesterfield County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Director of Youth Ministry
Spring Creek Baptist Church
06.2014 - Current
Owner/Director
Kindasgarden Daycare
08.2010 - 08.2022
Consultant
Verizon
08.1996 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies/Human Studies
State University of New York
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