Courtney Wilson
Shady Side,MD
Summary
Detail oriented director with over 15 years of experience in children’s programming. Successful at managing large events, teaching teams, lesson planning, and scheduling. Largely recognized for abilities to adapt instruction to several different ages of children. Equipped to plan and enact events with over 800 in attendance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Ministry Director
Chesapeake Christian Fellowship
Davidsonville , MD
2014.01 - 2024.06
- Recruited volunteers for all activities involving children.
- Effectively communicated with volunteers and parents.
- Created safe and engaging spaces that the children enjoyed and the parents felt safe having their children attend.
- Organized volunteer training, background checks, and schedules through Planning Center, Fellowship One, and Realm databases.
- Planned lessons for ages two to ten years and was responsible for assigning volunteers to conduct these lessons.
- Coordinated large family events including seasonal festivals and holiday parties, camps, children’s choirs, “kids’ nights out,” and summer vacation bible school programs.
- Created and managed digital family profiles.
- Taught a variety of styles of lessons for our Sunday school, preschool, and elementary classes.
- Created and managed digital family profiles for all of the above.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers to teach Sunday school classes.
- Coordinated with parents on their child's progress in the ministry program.
- Researched new ideas for activities that would engage children in learning about Christianity.
- Maintained records of attendance, donations, and other pertinent information related to the Children's Ministry program.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for activities such as crafts, games, snacks.
- Collaborated with outside organizations to provide resources or materials that would enhance the Children's Ministry program.
- Developed budgets for each program year based on projected expenses and income from donations.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to youth ministry topics throughout the year.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing participation levels in each activity offered by the Children's Ministry program.
- Planned and directed children's church services to share stories with moral and biblical messages.
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with Jesus.
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Supervised nursery staff in care of infants, toddlers, and pre-school aged children.
- Created a safe environment where children could learn about Jesus Christ in an interactive setting.
- Participated in outreach programs designed to introduce families to the church's mission statement.
Assistant Director
T’s Learning Center
Jacksonville , Fl
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Ensured the student teacher ratios were maintained.
- Opening and Closing Procedures were completed.
- Certified that lesson plans were being taught correctly.
- Provided assistance and support to teachers and management.
- Completed yearly teacher reviews.
- Processed deposits and payments.
- Collected and processed new student paperwork.
- Recruited new students and families.
Manager
Thrive Gymnastics
Arnold , Md
2008.01 - 2013.01
- Managed and oversaw the daily operations of the facility
- Wrote weekly lesson plans
- Taught several levels of classes
- Worked to ensure a safe environment for students and coaches
- Worked with DHMH to gain licensure for summer camps
- Enacted and managed digital database.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2013
Skills
- Project Management
- Goal Setting
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Administrative Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Teaching
- Event Scheduling
- Program Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Parent relationship management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teacher development
- Team Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking
Awards
Presidential Volunteer Service Award, 2023
Timeline
Children’s Ministry Director
Chesapeake Christian Fellowship
2014.01 - 2024.06
Assistant Director
T’s Learning Center
2013.01 - 2014.01
Manager
Thrive Gymnastics
2008.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Liberty University
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