Alison Marshall
Jackson
Summary
Utilizes curriculum design expertise to craft engaging theological lessons that resonate with diverse learners. Promotes a supportive classroom culture, enhancing students' understanding of the Catholic faith and their personal journeys with Christ while facilitating cross-cultural communication among peers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Theology Teacher, International Liaison
Lumen Christi Catholic School
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment that allows students the structure to learn and explore the Catholic faith and their relationship with Christ.
- Design and implement engaging lessons on diverse theological topics, using a variety of strategies to meet the needs of diverse 9th and 10th grade learners in keeping with Diocesan standards.
- Managed and recorded student grades for projects and tests, ensuring accurate assessment of student progress.
- Communicated regularly with students and parents about academic progress, fostering strong relationships and support.
- Co-coordinated Virtue in Education curriculum, promoting school-wide, cross-curricular virtue education initiatives.
- (2023-2024 academic year) College Advisor, part-time; Theology, part-time
College Advisor, International Liaison, and AP Language Teacher
Lumen Christi Catholic School
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Guided students in developing academic and career plans, enhancing their preparedness for post-secondary education.
- Coordinated college admissions representative site visits to provide students with firsthand insights into college options.
- Informed students and parents about available scholarship opportunities, increasing awareness and potential access to financial aid.
- Coordinate with other counselors to inform parents of college and career planning at each stage of high school.
- Keep records for international students up to date and prepare documentation for return home and for new international students coming to Lumen.
- Implemented AP Language lessons and assessments following College Board standards in preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam.
Substitute Teacher; Teacher Aide
Queen of the Miraculous Medal Elementary School
09.2020 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant for Social Sciences Department
Spring Arbor University
01.2017 - 05.2020
Counselor
St. John's Elementary, JCMS (now Lumen Christi)
Jackson
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Provided group and individual counseling to students on various social, personal, and academic concerns.
- Collaborated with community and county services to deliver programs, presentations, and resources to support student needs.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to address case management issues and strategize services for students; coordinated parent-teacher meetings as needed.
- Implemented team-building initiatives and developed cyber-bullying prevention and coping skills presentations for the bully-prevention program.
- Refer students for academic testing, and assist parents as needed to understand the unique needs of their adolescent child, providing community resources as necessary.
- Craft newsletter articles on a variety of topics related to adolescent social, emotional, and educational coping skills.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student and parent correspondence.
- Coordinate State and Diocesan testing for seventh and eighth grade.
Mental Health Therapist
Arbor Hills Psychological Services
Jackson
11.2007 - 02.2009
Counselor and English Teacher
Jackson Catholic Middle School
Jackson
08.2006 - 01.2008
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St. Joseph Shrine
Brooklyn
07.2003 - 07.2006
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling; School Counseling emphasis
Eastern Michigan University
12-2005
Youth Ministry Certification -
Diocese of Lansing
01-2004
Advanced Certification of Religious Education -
01-2004
B.S. - English Secondary Education; Psychology
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-2001
Some College (No Degree) -
Theology And The Arts
Skills
- Engaging and clear writing skills
- Counseling techniques
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Lesson planning
- Cross-cultural communication
- Program coordination
Timeline
Theology Teacher, International Liaison
Lumen Christi Catholic School
08.2022 - 06.2026
College Advisor, International Liaison, and AP Language Teacher
Lumen Christi Catholic School
02.2022 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher; Teacher Aide
Queen of the Miraculous Medal Elementary School
09.2020 - 01.2022
Administrative Assistant for Social Sciences Department
Spring Arbor University
01.2017 - 05.2020
Counselor
St. John's Elementary, JCMS (now Lumen Christi)
08.2009 - 07.2012
Mental Health Therapist
Arbor Hills Psychological Services
11.2007 - 02.2009
Counselor and English Teacher
Jackson Catholic Middle School
08.2006 - 01.2008
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St. Joseph Shrine
07.2003 - 07.2006
Master of Arts - Counseling; School Counseling emphasis
Eastern Michigan University
Youth Ministry Certification -
Diocese of Lansing
Advanced Certification of Religious Education -
B.S. - English Secondary Education; Psychology
Northern Michigan University
Some College (No Degree) -
Theology And The Arts