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Edith H. Critchlow

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Offering excellent pastoral care and counseling skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with people. I'm also able to serve as an instructor of biblical studies, history / contemporary issues, deliver sermons and exhortations. I've delivered sermons in various churches and settings in New York, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. I've also taught classes and counseled individuals in various capacities.

Work History

Pastoral Assistant, Per Diem

Janes United Methodist Church
Brooklyn, NY
2002 - 2020
  • Conducted ministerial visitations in the hospitals, nursing facilities and homes. Provided chaplaincy services and counseling. Delivered sermons periodically to the congregation. Participated in church and various board meetings.

Social Worker & Medicaid Service Coordinator

Federation of Multicultural Service and Programs
Brooklyn, NY
2007 - 2016
  • Served as a primary liaison between clients, their family members and clinical staff, both in the residences and Day Habilitation programs, outside agencies, and community programs. Prepared client's needs assessments, completed mandatory assessments and documentations. Conducted counseling services and monitoring performances. Provided family updates and responses.

Assistant Pastor

Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church
Brooklyn, NY
2014 - 2015
  • Conducted ministerial visitations in hospitals, nursing facilities, and homes. Provided chaplaincy services and counseling. Delivered sermons periodically to the congregation. Participated in church and board meetings.

Itinerant Elder - Associate

First A.M.E. Zion Church
Brooklyn, NY
1993 - 2007
  • Served as Superintendent of Church School, Minister to the Board of Christian Education, Minister and Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Duties included, but not limited to, Director of Operations of Church School, developed workshops to enhance teaching skills of Church School teachers. Conducted ministerial visitations and counseling to the parishioners. Delivered sermons periodically to the congregation and served as Biblical Studies Instructor.

Child Welfare Specialist

NYC Administration for Children Services
New York, NY
2002 - 2003
  • Monitored parental involvement and interactions. Prepared assessments and behavioral reports. Provided group and individual counseling with teenagers.

Clinical Pastoral Education

Brookdale University Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
2001 - 2002
  • Administered pastoral care and counseling in various units (Labor and Delivery, Neonatal, Maternity and Surgical Units). Administered the sacraments, participated in ecumenical services.

Administrative Assistant

New York Theological Seminary
New York, NY
1997 - 1998
  • Duties included, but not limited to, preparation of expense reports and itineraries, planned and organized retreats for graduate students. Researched various topics and biblical texts for lectures. Coordinated activities for graduate students and staff.

Student Assistant

Medgar Evers College, City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
1991 - 1993
  • Assisted students with computer applications and research assignments. Provided students with course materials. Graded and evaluated papers, coordinated and organized conferences, conducted meetings of related psychology topics. Student representative in collegiate and departmental meetings.

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology / Leadership

New York Theological Seminary
New York, NY
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05.1993

Certificate in Christian Ministry -

New York Theological Seminary
New York, NY
1989

Skills

  • Social and Religious Assistance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Affiliations

  • I am a strong animal rights advocate (member of the ASPCA, U.S. Humane Society, Animal Haven).

Timeline

Pastoral Assistant, Per Diem

Janes United Methodist Church
2002 - 2020

Social Worker & Medicaid Service Coordinator

Federation of Multicultural Service and Programs
2007 - 2016

Assistant Pastor

Vanderveer Park United Methodist Church
2014 - 2015

Itinerant Elder - Associate

First A.M.E. Zion Church
1993 - 2007

Child Welfare Specialist

NYC Administration for Children Services
2002 - 2003

Clinical Pastoral Education

Brookdale University Medical Center
2001 - 2002

Administrative Assistant

New York Theological Seminary
1997 - 1998

Student Assistant

Medgar Evers College, City University of New York
1991 - 1993

Master of Divinity - Theology / Leadership

New York Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York

Certificate in Christian Ministry -

New York Theological Seminary
Edith H. Critchlow