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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Elisabeth Kleyn

Elisabeth Kleyn

Hudsonville

Summary

Dynamic Outreach Director with 2.5 years of experience in inspiring and equipping church members to engage actively in their communities while fostering global missionary partnerships. Six years as a Parent Educator/Home Visitor have refined skills in empowering families on their parenting journeys, creating safe and nurturing home environments through tailored developmental screenings and customized activities. A holistic approach prioritizes the well-being of the entire family, connecting them with essential community resources and support networks. Certified in Infant Mental Health and trauma-informed practices, demonstrating a strong commitment to preventing abuse and neglect while ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual within the home.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parent Educator

Ottawa Area ISD
04.2017 - 03.2023

I provide families with personalized visits which offers support that includes parent education, child development, development screening, playgroups, and service coordination to link families to other available services.

Substitute Teacher, K-4

Edustaff
05.2025 - Current

Follow established lesson plans and classroom schedules in the teacher's absence, ensuring continuity of instruction. Provide academic, behavioral, and building-wide support to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Outreach Director

Heritage Christian Reformed Church
04.2023 - Current

Manage community partnerships and ministry programs by researching, networking, and developing initiatives that meet community needs while engaging the gifts of church members. Lead and facilitate community events, promote global missionary partnerships, and equip members to serve and live out the church's mission and vision.

Domestic Violence Advocate

Selah-Empowers
09.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: https://selah-empowers.org/
  • Childcare facilitator and co-leader for Selah-Empowers that equips and empowers victims of abuse with education involving-Power and Control, Characteristics of Abusers, Effects on Children, Self-Esteem, Emotional & Verbal Abuse, Patterns of Abuse, Faith Issues, Legal Issues, and Financial Issues
  • 1 year 5 months

Circulation Assistant

Kent District Library
06.1999 - 06.2009
  • 10 years 1 month

Education

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Grand Rapids Community College
01.2000

Skills

  • Literacy
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Child Abuse Prevention
  • Family Services
  • Home Visiting
  • Infant Mental Health
  • Parent Coaching
  • Community Service
  • Social Services

Certification

  • Hannen 4 I's to Socialize Coaching Parents of Children with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties - The Hanen Centre
  • Infant Mental Health Associate - MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH
  • CPR/AED/First Aid

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-4

Edustaff
05.2025 - Current

Outreach Director

Heritage Christian Reformed Church
04.2023 - Current

Domestic Violence Advocate

Selah-Empowers
09.2021 - Current

Parent Educator

Ottawa Area ISD
04.2017 - 03.2023

Circulation Assistant

Kent District Library
06.1999 - 06.2009

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Grand Rapids Community College

Awards

Blue Ribbon Status - Parents as Teachers National Center