Constance Marchesi
Warren,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Parkway Christian School, excelling in servant leadership and challenging others to do the same. Leveraged creativity and innovation to foster a growth mindset, significantly enhancing teacher and student engagement. Skilled in public speaking and fostering strong transformative relationships, consistently driving team and individual growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
5th/6th Director
Parkway Christian School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed culture of growth mindset in both staff and students.
- Trained and guided team members for best practices in classroom.
- Assisted in hiring and training of team members.
- Implemented daily check in routine to increase teacher and student loyalty and morale.
- Observed each teacher's individual strengths and initiated steps to improve areas of weakness.
- Fostered intentional communication with staff, students and parents to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Set and communicated high expectations for all staff and students while providing resources and support needed to meet those expectations.
- Established and maintained supportive relationships where both staff and students feel respected and understood.
- 100% staff retention and 90% student retention
Spiritual Life Director
Parkway Christian School
08.2019 - Current
- Established culture of learning
- Assist Head of School in fostering a school environment that encourages spiritual growth and maturity among faculty, staff, students, and parents
- Coordinates planning and oversight of weekly chapel services (Elementary, middle and high school), including scheduling speakers (internal and external) and planning worship
- Oversee spiritual components of annual middle and high school camps/retreats
- Developed comprehensive plan of community service and missions outreach
- Organized Spiritual Emphasis Week activities for elementary and secondary schools
Bible Department Head
Parkway Christian School
08.2008 - Current
- Spearheaded and ran school's first overseas mission trip
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement best practices.
- Led regular meetings within department, both collectively and individually.
- Monitored teacher gradebooks.
- Cultivated collaborative culture.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
Teacher
Parkway Christian School
08.2001 - Current
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered and maintained relationships with staff, students and parents based on respect
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created classroom environment where students felt safe to disagree but challenged to think critically
Private Nanny
Blake Family
07.1999 - 08.2022
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Fostered positive life long relationship with both parents and children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Thought
William Tyndale College
Farmington, MI12.2002
Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Creativity and Innovation
- Charismatic Leader
- Human Resources Management
- Collaboration
- Team Training and Development
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
5th/6th Director
Parkway Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Spiritual Life Director
Parkway Christian School
08.2019 - Current
Bible Department Head
Parkway Christian School
08.2008 - Current
Teacher
Parkway Christian School
08.2001 - Current
Private Nanny
Blake Family
07.1999 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Thought
William Tyndale College
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