Christina Sears
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Caring and energetic Christian Nursery Instructor with a solid history of achievement and over 10 years of supervisory experience. Motivated leader with strong faith, excellent organizational and prioritization abilities, great verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively alone or as a team. Skilled at event planning and budgeting. Determined to make lasting memories for children and parents while laying the foundation for their faith journey.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Manager
Capitol Finishes, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
09.2022 - Current
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
- Establish coding procedures, monitor reports and update internal files. Prepare regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Complete and check payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements.
- Conduct annual salary reviews.
- Coordinate new hire and termination processes.
- Respond to employee inquiries with payroll-related questions.
Lead Nursery Teacher
Mt. Zion Church
Bel Air, MD
06.2021 - Current
- Encourage spiritual development through meaningful worship experiences tailored for children and youth.
- Foster an intergenerational learning community by incorporating opportunities for adult members of the congregation to participate in teaching roles alongside youth helpers.
- Recruite, train, and support volunteers. Create staffing schedule.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols. Regularly review emergency plans.
- Develop a culture of inclusivity by creating activities for individuals with diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing curriculum through regular assessment, making adjustments to improve overall quality of instruction.
- Strengthen relationships with families by providing ongoing support, resources, and communication regarding Christian education.
Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of the USA
Joppa, MD
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivered an unforgettable experience by expanding horizons, challenging comfort zones, and creating lasting memories.
- Developed a curriculum based program and promoted skill development with engaging badge-earning opportunities.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning by attending courses and workshops. Provided training to the assistant and volunteers.
- Created a budget for activities and maintained accurate records of finances.
- Organized special celebrations to recognize scout achievements.
- Evaluated program effectiveness by gathering feedback from scouts and parents, making adjustments as needed.
Education
A.A.S. Culinary Arts and Nutrition -
Baltimore International College
Baltimore, MDBusiness Management, transfer -
Cecil College
North East, MDSkills
- Spiritual Guidance
- Teaching Experience
- Child Safety and Security
- Administrative Leadership
- Program Management and Development
- Scheduling
- Troubleshooting
- Curriculum Writing
- Volunteer Recruitment
Timeline
Payroll Manager
Capitol Finishes, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Lead Nursery Teacher
Mt. Zion Church
06.2021 - Current
Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of the USA
09.2018 - 03.2020
A.A.S. Culinary Arts and Nutrition -
Baltimore International College
Business Management, transfer -
Cecil College