Alex Hurst
Seymour,TN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Carson-newman University
Jefferson City, TN
10.2022 - Current
- Help set goals for students within the classroom
- Coordinate with host teacher to prepare lessons
- Lead small group lessons to provide additional support to students with differentiated learning needs
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support
- Developed and maintained relationships with students through active communication and positive feedback
Student Experiences Student Worker
Carson-newman University
Jefferson City, TN
09.2022 - Current
- Helped create orientation materials for new students entering the institution.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Assisted students with inquiries and provided them with information regarding college services.
- Worked with other departments to plan campus events
Delight Ministries- Co-Leader
Carson-newman University
Jefferson City, TN
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitate small group sessions
- Have one-on-one meetings with members of Delight
- Sell the devotional books for each semester
- Help plan an execute different events, such as, a campus worship night
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Shiloh Baptist Church
Seymour, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Encouraged participation from all students during class time.
- Utilized songs and dances to teach faith lessons, promote scripture memorization and encourage active listening.
- Answered child questions, resolved complaints and provided spiritual counseling.
- Taught children about Christian faith through lessons and hands-on activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior among participants at all times.
- Created lesson plans and materials for children's church services.
- Researched relevant topics related to teaching biblical principles to kids.
- Conducted Sunday School classes for a variety of age groups.
Babysitter
Friends And Family Members
Seymour, TN
01.2019 - Current
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
Volunteer
Shiloh Baptist Church
Seymour, TN
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that included bible stories, songs, crafts, and activities.
- Assisted with organizing and setting up activities for Vacation Bible School.
- Gathered materials needed for each day's activity at Vacation Bible School.
- Assisted with learning centers, crafts, memory verse work and Bible reading.
- Encouraged children's parents to promote Christian learning environment at home and offered ideas on how to accomplish.
Volunteer
YOKE Youth Ministries
Jefferson City, TN
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Mentored middle school students by having weekly afterschool meetings
- Led large and small group lessons to study the Bible
- Built relationships with students through listening and helping them through their problems
Tutor
Seymour High School
Seymour, TN
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Developed assignments for pupils to apply learning.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
Education
Junior - Elementary Education K-5
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05-2025
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School
Seymour, TN05-2021
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Active Listening
- Punctual and Reliable
- Fast Learner
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Discipleship
- Volunteer Management
- Teaching
- Shepherding
Timeline
Practicum Student
Carson-newman University
10.2022 - Current
Student Experiences Student Worker
Carson-newman University
09.2022 - Current
Delight Ministries- Co-Leader
Carson-newman University
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer
YOKE Youth Ministries
08.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Shiloh Baptist Church
06.2021 - 06.2023
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Shiloh Baptist Church
01.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Friends And Family Members
01.2019 - Current
Tutor
Seymour High School
01.2019 - 05.2021
Junior - Elementary Education K-5
Carson-Newman University
High School Diploma -
Seymour High School