Emma Grace Saarinen
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Lifelong servant of the Catholic Faith with exuberance in sharing the gospel through service and empowerment. Certified in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I. Assisted for 1 year in a Primary Montessori class. Served in domestic and foreign missions for 5 years. Experience instructing children Pre-K through 3rd Grade. High levels of spiritual and emotional intelligence. Alert to instructions and needs of administrators and colleagues. Eager to aid the young in their pursuit of God and all that is holy, true, and beautiful.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Assistant
Divinum Auxilium Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Certified in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1.
- Assisted in Atriums ranging in numbers from 6 to 17 children.
- Cultivated welcoming and peaceful environment, encouraging concentration and contemplation.
- Redirected children in choosing works.
- Excelled in maintaining Atrium cleanliness.
- Read scriptural content upon request of children.
- Coordinated with Catechist in preparing materials for presentations.
- Recorded presentations and observations for Catechist.
- Established rapport with parents on children's progress.
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Divinum Auxilium Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided support to Primary Guide in class of 16 students.
- Implemented age-appropriate discipline practices and guidance methods for children.
- CPR/AED/First-Aid certified in accordance with staff requirements.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to Montessori pedagogy.
- Organized and replenished environment supplies.
- Managed class snack preparation and distribution.
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Observed and interpreted students' needs.
- Created safe and nurturing learning atmosphere.
Enrichment Coordinator
Divinum Auxilium Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead class of 13 in recreational activates including archery and chess.
- Developed and conducted quarterly tournaments for students to sharpen skills and abilities.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support on participation and performance.
- Encouraged students to promote strong sense of sportsmanship among peers.
Missionary
Family Missions Company
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Organized and initiated contemplative art classes of 4.
- Instructed 20 children in faith formative activities and lessons.
- Lead groups of 5 in field trips to libraries, parks, and nature centers.
- Assumed primary responsibility of up to 6 children.
- Conducted recreational camp for 35 native children.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote healthy working environment.
- Provided Benedictine hospitality at mission's headquarters between assignments.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Organized office supplies, files, and mail.
- Participated in domestic and foreign mission trips to India and Mexico.
- Certified in Missionary formation, Catholic doctrine, scripture, and cultures served.
- Fundraised sustainable missionary income. averaging $1,000 monthly over 5 years.
- Created promotional, informative benefactor newsletters.
- Participated in Spanish immersion school.
- Assigned to Peru in team collaboration.
- Navigated 6-month lockdown while administering basic supplies to village residents.
- Demonstration team-working, respect, compassion, and service in Christ to achieve mission's goals.
Education
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Level I Part 1 -
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Augusta, GA07.2023
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Level I Part 2 -
Cultural And Catechetical Montessori Association
Nokesville, VA06.2023
Immersion Course - Spanish
San Juan Spanish School
San Juan La Laguna , Guatemala03.2020
Dual Enrollment - English And Spanish
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD05.2017
High School Diploma -
Conowingo Rising Sun Academy
Rising Sun, MD05.2017
Skills
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Teaching
- Creativity
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Hospitality
- Fundraising
- Teamwork
Certification
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I, The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - June 2023
- CPR / AED / First-Aid, National CPR Foundation - April 2022
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Assistant
Divinum Auxilium Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Montessori Teacher
Divinum Auxilium Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Enrichment Coordinator
Divinum Auxilium Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Missionary
Family Missions Company
09.2017 - 03.2022
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Level I Part 1 -
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Level I Part 2 -
Cultural And Catechetical Montessori Association
Immersion Course - Spanish
San Juan Spanish School
Dual Enrollment - English And Spanish
Prince George's Community College
High School Diploma -
Conowingo Rising Sun Academy
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