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Donna Letwinch

Diana,Tx.

Summary

I have spent many years allowing God to equip me and use me in the work of his Kingdom. I have a heart for people and I love to encourage others and help them succeed. I am a team player and I enjoy serving.

I am dependable, consistent, honest and value doing what’s right.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher/Aide

Rancho Christian School
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.

Pastors Wife

United Pentecostal Church International
03.2009 - 10.2018
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons/lessons and working with church leaders
  • Taught College and Career Class
  • Actively involved in women's ministry including writing and delivering sermons to the ladies and church congregation
  • Actively involved in prayer meetings, outreach to the community such as ministering in song and word at public gatherings such as community parks
  • Involved in personal evangelism such as teaching Bible Studies and delivering groceries and household products to those in need
  • Was involved in wedding planning, Baby showers, Prominent night for our youth, Decorating and meal service
  • Cooked meals for various outreach efforts and compassion focused attempts to comfort the broken
  • Actively involved in church fellowship and connecting with the congregation on a personal level
  • Sought whole heatedly to lead by example as I endeavored to keep myself committed to Gods work and the ministry of the saints
  • Faithful member of the praise Team Ministry for 9 years
  • Throughout these years of ministry, I have worked with every age group at some point whether it was Daycare, Sunday School age, College and Career or adults
  • I have ministered Gods word and principles being led by His Spirit
  • Was actively involved in church cleaning, and any and every ministry I could offer some assistance by helping in whatever capacity I was able whether it be cooking, cleaning, decorating, serving, organizing, listening, supporting, validating, or encouraging

Full Time Evangelism

United Pentecostal Church Pastors
01.1998 - 02.2009
  • Taught children and adults about biblical faith through lessons, hands-on activities, demonstration of the power of prayer and worship through obedience in Gods word and Principles
  • Involved in various styles of outreach and soul winning techniques while promoting compassion for the lost
  • Ministered to the congregation through encouraging songs under the anointing of Gods Spirit and guidance
  • Ministered in testimony and lifestyle of Gods goodness and faithfulness in following after His word and will in full surrender and obedience
  • Special Speaking and ministering in song at ladies conferences encouraging others in their walk with Christ
  • Ministered to hundreds and sometimes to only a few as I watched God strengthen and edify His body
  • Focused on the needs of the pastorate and His family looking for ways to encourage their children
  • Taught classes of various ages sharing experiences and reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders

Youth Pastors

Rev. Wayne McClain
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence
  • Promoted positive influence for youngsters by demonstrating appropriate behavior, listening carefully to others and showing respect for people of all ages
  • Had gatherings at our home to strengthen, encourage and connect with the youth
  • Involved in outreach, prayer meetings and held services for the youth
  • Taught the youth by lessons verbally and by example showing compassion for the hurting and lost
  • Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment
  • Taught at Christian Church Daycare as well as Christian Church School

Dillards

Dillards Dept. Store
08.1996 - 08.1997

Cashier, sales associate, provided excellent customer assistance. Friendly, respectful and courteous.

Kindergarten Teacher

Apostolic Temple Christian School
08.1996 - 05.1997
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.

Sam’s Club

Longview Sams
08.1994 - 08.1996

Assisted in Customer service and refunds as well as sales associate/front line checker.


Friendly, respectful and hospitable demeanor to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education/Counseling

Texas Bible College
Houston, TX
05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Child Care Management

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
07.2009

Skills

  • Empathy
  • Boundary setting
  • Youth guidance
  • Rapport building
  • Consistency
  • Loyalty
  • Passion for service
  • Willingness to learn
  • Lesson planning
  • Mentoring
  • Crisis management
  • Song selection
  • Spiritual guidance

Additional Information

I have also taken a couple of classes under 'Congregational Care' back in 2017-2018. Hope Corps classes through Wilson University., One was 'Sexual Purity in the 21st Century' and the other on 'Loss and Grief Counseling'.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher/Aide

Rancho Christian School
08.2022 - 01.2025

Pastors Wife

United Pentecostal Church International
03.2009 - 10.2018

Full Time Evangelism

United Pentecostal Church Pastors
01.1998 - 02.2009

Dillards

Dillards Dept. Store
08.1996 - 08.1997

Kindergarten Teacher

Apostolic Temple Christian School
08.1996 - 05.1997

Youth Pastors

Rev. Wayne McClain
01.1996 - 01.1998

Sam’s Club

Longview Sams
08.1994 - 08.1996

Some College (No Degree) - Child Care Management

Penn Foster Career School

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education/Counseling

Texas Bible College
Donna Letwinch