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DANIEL DION

Nashville,TN

Summary

Experienced Catholic educator, first as theology teacher and most recently as assistant principal. Thrives in settings focused on forming students into compassionate servants for others.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Theology Teacher and Community Service Coordinator

Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
07.2021 - Current
  • Redesigned Senior Theology curriculum to incorporate Catholic Social Teaching with Senior Service Requirement.
  • Teach 5 sections of Theology each year (4 senior, 1 junior).
  • Oversee Community Service Program for grade 9-12, including monitoring student requirements and community networking for service opportunities.
  • Run yearly service retreats for each high school grade level.
  • Mentor new faculty on curriculum and classroom management.



Theology Teacher

Jesuit College Preparatory School Of Dallas
07.2017 - 02.2021

Taught two, year-long courses over five sections: Mission & Church (Sophomores) and Sacraments, Morality,

& Justice (Juniors) in a 1:1 device setting.

Taught as full-time virtual substitute from 8/2020-10/2020 and 1/2021-2/2021.

Collaborated with Theology Department on curriculum and pedagogy weekly throughout the school year.

• Served as member of Campus Ministry team, developing daily school wide prayers, leading senior retreats,

facilitating school liturgies and prayer services, and leading service-immersion student trip to Guatemala.

• Completed Texas Bus Driver Safety Certification Course.

Assistant Principal of Student Affairs

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
07.2018 - 06.2020

• Relationship building and networking

• Student and parent relations

• Collaboration

• Catholic spiritual engagement

• Conflict resolution

• Group facilitation and presentations

• Investigation and documentation

• Team leadership and management

• Policy and procedure development

• Organization

Full-Time Instructor of Religious Studies

Rivier University
09.2013 - 05.2017

• Taught theology/philosophy courses to all student levels using seminar style instruction in 1:1 device setting.

• Served on Teaching, Learning, and Technology Committee, which advises the Vice President of Academic

Affairs on teaching technologies for classrooms in use on campus and for future consideration for purchase.

• Designed curriculum for First Year Seminar theology program, entry course for Rivier Online, and junior

elective courses in theology through Canvas LMS.

• Contributed as ongoing team member to multi-year assessment program for Journeys of Transformation, the

university's core curriculum program.

• Served as faculty advisor to Rivier Habitat for Humanity, accompanying ten students to Marianna, FL for

week-long, Habitat Alternative Spring Break trip.

• Organized and facilitated faculty Teaching Circle with $2000 grant on research strategies for effective teaching.

Adjunct Professor

Salve Regina University
09.2012 - 05.2013

• Taught university core level course of 24 to 31 students for each academic semester: Christianity in Dialogue

with World Religions, and The Catholic Experience.

• Designed all aspects of each course, including the syllabus, grading procedures, and assessment materials.

• Created and maintained online website in Blackboard as an electronic platform for course materials, writing

assignments, grade reporting, and assignment completion through Turnitin.com.

Theology Instructor, Teaching & Research Assistant

Loyola University Chicago
08.2009 - 05.2012

• Designed and taught university core course, Introduction to Christian Theology, of 40 students, each semester.

• Aided university faculty with grading student work, designing and delivering lectures, providing advisory

support to students, updating course web pages, and research support for active projects by tenured faculty.

Circulation Desk Assistant

Andover-Harvard Theological Library
07.2007 - 08.2009

• Assisted patrons and guests in state-of-the-art research methods and electronic resources at an internationally

renowned theological research facility.

• Operated the circulation desk, performing library such as shelving, data entry, and inter-library loan.

Operations Manager

Servpro of Hartford County, Inc.
06.2006 - 06.2007

• Supervised the production division of a cleaning and restoration company comprised of seven two-person

crews, specializing in Fire & Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation.

• Worked on contracted accounts ranging from $150.00 to $150,000.

• Implemented new training program for employees.

Theology Teacher

Catholic Memorial High School
08.2003 - 06.2006

• Planned and executed two course preparations daily for five classes of 20-30 teenaged male students.

• Developed curricula for courses Biblical Studies, Christian Morality, and Introduction to Catholic Christianity.

• Assisted with Campus Ministry activities, including liturgical celebrations, service projects, and daily prayer.

• Co-coordinated February break Habitat for Humanity trip.

• Coached middle school wrestling for the 2005-2006 season.

• Completed two graduate courses through Framingham State College and Fitchburg State College that focused

on developing skills and strategies for effective teaching.

• Participated in revision and approval of institutional mission statement for strategic plan.

Education

Certificate in School Management And Leadership - Educational Leadership And Administration

Harvard Graduate School of Education
Cambridge, MA
08-2021

Ph.D. - Theology (Incomplete-ABD)

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
06-2018

Master of Theological Studies - Theology

Harvard Divinity School
Cambridge, MA
06-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Philosophy

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05-2003

Skills

    Relationship building and networking

    Student and parent relations

    Collaboration

    Catholic spiritual engagement

    Conflict resolution

    Group facilitation and presentations

    Investigation and documentation

    Team leadership and management

    Policy and procedure development

    Organization

Timeline

Theology Teacher and Community Service Coordinator

Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Principal of Student Affairs

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
07.2018 - 06.2020

Theology Teacher

Jesuit College Preparatory School Of Dallas
07.2017 - 02.2021

Full-Time Instructor of Religious Studies

Rivier University
09.2013 - 05.2017

Adjunct Professor

Salve Regina University
09.2012 - 05.2013

Theology Instructor, Teaching & Research Assistant

Loyola University Chicago
08.2009 - 05.2012

Circulation Desk Assistant

Andover-Harvard Theological Library
07.2007 - 08.2009

Operations Manager

Servpro of Hartford County, Inc.
06.2006 - 06.2007

Theology Teacher

Catholic Memorial High School
08.2003 - 06.2006

Certificate in School Management And Leadership - Educational Leadership And Administration

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Ph.D. - Theology (Incomplete-ABD)

Loyola University Chicago

Master of Theological Studies - Theology

Harvard Divinity School

Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Philosophy

Boston College
DANIEL DION