Beth Torrey
Southfield
Summary
Children's Leader with over 20 years experience in various non-profit settings. Coordinated and collaborated with co-workers, community members and families to create dynamic and compelling programming. Provided a safe and nurturing environment where children, parents and co-workers felt at ease. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high quality education programs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Birmingham First Church
06.2012 - Current
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Worked with directors and clergy to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
- Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
- Supervised children from ages 3 months to 18 years old.
- Delivered constructive feedback on children to parents and guardians and informed of any disciplinary issues.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
- Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Nanny
Carlson Family
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Prepared meals and snacks for child based on dietary guidelines.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and playing schedules.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to child.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with child on age-appropriate level and worked to build a positive relationship with him and his parents.
Theatre Manager and Teacher
Milan High School
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Managed 850 seat theatre space in high school and community setting.
- Scheduled events in theatre for school and community audiences.
- Created marketing for theatre space.
- Tracked budget items to keep within allotted spending limits.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Taught theatre classes and directed productions with high school students.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting professional and student relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Education Director
The Purple Rose Theatre Company
05.1997 - 05.2004
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs in a professional theatre setting.
- Recruited, trained and mentored teaching artists in best practices for instruction.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students ages 5 years to 22 years.
- Reviewed and refreshed Theatre curriculum with teaching artists to continuously improve quality of instruction.
- Created collaboratively with artists to create new work for student audiences.
- Designed original student study guides and study materials for each production.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Planned and implemented staff development and programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program to enhance operations.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1996
Skills
- Community Events
- Classroom Instruction
- Student Support
- Creativity
- Family Outreach
- Outreach Initiatives
Timeline
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Birmingham First Church
06.2012 - Current
Nanny
Carlson Family
05.2007 - 05.2009
Theatre Manager and Teacher
Milan High School
07.2004 - 06.2006
Education Director
The Purple Rose Theatre Company
05.1997 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Education
Michigan State University
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