Avrena Azer
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Resourceful childcare collaborator with experience in providing quality care to children and peers of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families, along with making a lasting impact on the community. Focuses on psycho-educational interventions to prevent, remediate, and alleviate child learning and behavioral problems. Values an integration of innate elements in nature to modern practices of Psychology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Youth Group President
Archangel Michael And Saint Anthony Coptic Church
01.2023 - Current
- Attendance in quarterly meetings with religious and community leaders to present facilitated religious and age-appropriate proposals, along with monthly lesson and activity plans
- Participated in various outreach programs to develop projects such as joining Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) allowing youth to establish a travel basketball team
- De-escalated and resolved interpersonal conflicts between local peoples and representatives, including youth and family counseling
- Assisted with fundraising activities, collecting up to $4,000 for a new church playground with upcoming plans aimed at constructing surrounding fences
- These efforts also include setting up social media platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, to increase event awareness and engagement
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish and provide strong, sustainable mentorship
- Aided in finding an English-fluent Priest candidate, who soon became anointed to the church as Father Michael
- Planned and successfully executed a youth retreat to a West Virginia Monastery where Father Michael was the guest speaker
- Harbored relationships needed for a strong foundation of trust and restoration from COVID
Sunday School Teacher
Archangel Michael And Saint Anthony Coptic Church
09.2019 - Current
- Followed and expanded on Coptic Orthodox Biblical curriculum
- Taught various ages ranging from third graders to high school
- Provided emotional guidance and support to create effective coping skills
- Chaperone field trips and outings
- Created and executed a nature camp curriculum for 45 children ages 4-12, taking place 07/23
- The camp was biweekly with scheduled sessions for art, gardening, hymns, church history, and free time
- Contacted and obtained free breakfast and lunch for children through Midlothian County’s lunch program, helping to save costs
- Built a memory garden in honor of a dear friend and community member who lost their baby daughter, Miracle
- The garden is named Miracle Garden, with flowers planted by our adolescent congregation
Childcare Educator
Child Development Center Of Wyndham
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Observed children, in classes of up to 20 students, to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Communicated with parents and center directors about student progress
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child
- Applied play and nature based strategies to provide diverse cultural and social approaches to learning
Education
Bachelors - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
05.2024
Skills
- Articulate and Effective Communication
- Public Speaking
- Opportunity and Risk Assessment
- Creative Arts Talent
- Child and Youth Development
- Classroom Management and Disciplinary Enforcement
- Community Reintegration
- Youth Ministry and Support
- Irrigation and Harvesting
Accomplishments
- Continuing education with Psychology Major and English Minor.
Member of VCU Coptic Club and Dean's List
Completed professional development in fiber arts with work displayed in the ICA (Institute For Contemporary Art).
Developed Fiber Arts Portfolio
Completed various workshops in Poetry Arts with a completed portfolio.
Volunteer translator at VCU hospital for native Arabic speakers.
Volunteered in the VCU Writing Center for the fall semester through a course by Professor Brian McTague, the Center’s Director. Was asked to apply for a spring position.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer Youth Group President
Archangel Michael And Saint Anthony Coptic Church
01.2023 - Current
Childcare Educator
Child Development Center Of Wyndham
05.2021 - 12.2022
Sunday School Teacher
Archangel Michael And Saint Anthony Coptic Church
09.2019 - Current
Bachelors - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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