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Amber Scovell

Darien,CT

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Family and Young Adult Ministries

First Congregational Church Of Darien
2021.06 - Current
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry from outreach to execution.
  • Improved communication among families and student with regular social media updates, newsletters, and announcements about upcoming events.
  • Enhanced community outreach efforts by organizing mission trips, volunteer projects, and fundraising events. Averaging about 20 outreach projects a year.
  • Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.

Interim Childcare Center Director

Learn and Play Christian Center
2020.06 - 2020.08
  • Managed all aspects of the childcare center including stakeholder engagement, budgetary allocations, hiring, and professional development.
  • Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and interpersonal communication to optimize learning environment.
  • Responsible for hiring and onboarding new employees
  • Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs, fostering strong partnerships and enhancing overall family satisfaction

Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2017.08 - 2018.07
  • Created and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to foster cognitive and physical development.
  • Communicated daily with various clients about children’s performance and needs.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management techniques and instructional best practices to support their professional growth.

Education

M.A - Christian Education And Formation

Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton
05.2020

B.A - Human Development And Family Science

Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
05.2014

Skills

  • Organization
  • People Management
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Event Planning
  • Verbal and written communication

Additional Information

  • ACADEMIC AWARDS

Recipient of the Robert K. Kelley Memorial Award in Youth Ministry, May 2021 Princeton Theological Seminary

(Awarded annually to one graduating M.A. or M.Div. student who demonstrates great promise for ministry with youth.)

Timeline

Director of Family and Young Adult Ministries

First Congregational Church Of Darien
2021.06 - Current

Interim Childcare Center Director

Learn and Play Christian Center
2020.06 - 2020.08

Kindergarten Prep Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
2017.08 - 2018.07

M.A - Christian Education And Formation

Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A - Human Development And Family Science

Messiah University
Amber Scovell