Evie Schonfarber
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Proactive Preschool Director with expertise in early childhood. Passionate about providing quality care and instruction for children. Skilled in creating and managing programs to create safe, secure and nurturing environment for children. Experienced in successful staff management and program development. Looking at the growth and possibilities for the future of the preschool.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Pine Cove Camp in the City
- Hired by Pine Cove to work with 1st-6th grade girls
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Communicated with parents.
Camp Counselor
Kodiak Baptist Mission in Alaska
- Lead music
- work with children ages preschool-6th grade,
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities such as gymnastics, adventure camp, kayaking, cooking, swimming, and biking
- Supported campers in realizing their full potential through guidance and encouragement in skill development sessions.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Lead 2 Year Old Teacher
St. Marks Cathedral School
08.2020 - Current
- Create a loving environment for children to learn to love school.
- foster independence,
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
2nd Grade Teacher
Sabal Palm Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with other teachers for lesson planning, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, ELA, and history.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Children’s Ministry Intern
River Valley Church
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Organize and oversaw over 20 volunteers weekly.
- Create schedules for volunteers.
- Organize Vacation Bible School (managing volunteers, scheduling, production, and curriculum)
- Chaperoned grades 2nd-5th at camp.
- Worked with a variety of age groups (infant-5th grade).
- Lead large group (K-5th grade).
- Ran the welcome center and trained volunteers on computer system ROCK.
- Help organize events and camps.
- Oversaw kids worship team by running practices, creating/teaching motions, and organizing kids 2nd-5th grade weekly.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
B.S. in Education - Elementary Education Grades 1-5 mild-moderate
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA01.2019
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Program Instruction
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative Mindset
- Effective Communication
- Personnel Supervision
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Staff Management
- Composure and Emotional Control
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Certification
- Elementary 1-5 grades
- Early Childhood PK-3 grades
- Special Education 1-5 grades
Community Service
- The Hub- Talked and fed the homeless- 2011-2014
- Day Camp- volunteered as a small group leader of 3rd-6th grade girls- (2009-2014)
- VBS- volunteered as small group leader for k-1st graders, and worked sound booth- (2009-2015)
- Mission Trips- Guatemala, Trinidad, and Dominican Republic- (2012-2014)
- Beta Club- (2013-2014)
- National Honors Society- (2014)
- Camp Counselor- Kodiak Baptist Mission in Alaska, (2015 and 2016)
- Harvey Relief in Houston with Pine Cove-(2017 and 2018)
- Kids Ministry Intern- River Valley Church (07/2014 – 08/2018)
References
- Dr. Amy Massey Vessel, Associate Professor, Louisiana Tech University, Box 3161 T.S., Ruston, LA, 71272, 318-257-5451, avessel@latech.edu
- Anicia Robinson, Principal, robinsona2@leonschools.net, (850) 519-0744
- Georgia Kenyan, Associate Pastor, 3800 Viking Drive, Bossier City, LA, 71111, Georgiak6@yahoo.com, 318-617-5953
- Kelli Foreman, Director, Kodiak Baptist Mission, 1944 East Rezanof Drive, Kodiak, AK, 99615, publiced@kodiakbaptistmission.org, 907-654-9982
- Jennifer Duhon, Mentor teacher, Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School, jkduhon@caddoschools.org
Timeline
Lead 2 Year Old Teacher
St. Marks Cathedral School
08.2020 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Sabal Palm Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Children’s Ministry Intern
River Valley Church
07.2014 - 08.2018
Camp Counselor
Pine Cove Camp in the City
Camp Counselor
Kodiak Baptist Mission in Alaska
B.S. in Education - Elementary Education Grades 1-5 mild-moderate
Louisiana Tech University
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