Amanda Ross
La Mesa,CA
Summary
I am someone who is highly committed to their work and enjoys cultivating an environment of creativity, encouragement, and solid teamwork. I seek to always find ways to grow in my own expertise and help others to grow in their skills and efficiency as well. I enjoy taking on the responsibility of being a leader and welcome the challenges that can be faced in any work environment. I love to learn and am not afraid to ask questions. I am compassionate, kind, adaptable, reliable, outgoing, and dedicated.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Growth Groups Director
Grove Church
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Develop Ministry Goals & Collect Annual & Monthly Data to Assess the Ministry Growth
- Oversee the Leadership Development of Group Leaders, Co-Leaders, and Hosts
- Provide Leadership Training Curriculum
- Organize Leadership Dinners
- Conduct Meetings with Coordinators
- Review Ministry Financial Budgeting
- Provide Care & Counsel to Small Group Leaders
- Create Semester Group Catalogs
- Oversee the Development and Print of a Church-Wide Study Devotional Book
- Develop Groups Website through Church Community Builder
Child Development Assistant Teacher
UCSD Mesa Child Development Center
La Jolla, CA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided guidance to students on social interaction, behavior, and emotions.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Developed positive relationships with children and families through communication and collaboration.
- Conducted daily observations of children's progress to document growth and development.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss individual child progress.
- Encouraged language development by engaging children in conversations about their interests.
- Created materials that promoted academic skills such as literacy, numeracy, problem solving, science exploration.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged physical activity and healthy habits.
Education
Master of Arts - General Psychology
Pepperdine University
Irvine, CA07-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA07-2011
Skills
- Volunteer Coordinating
- Curriculum Planning
- Writing & Editing Work
- Administrative Duties
- Leader Development Training
- Event Planning
- Creativity
- Public Speaking
- People Management
Timeline
Growth Groups Director
Grove Church
08.2021 - Current
Child Development Assistant Teacher
UCSD Mesa Child Development Center
02.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - General Psychology
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
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