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Grace Koenig

Cold Spring,MN

Summary

Motivated student working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies. Possesses experience in youth leading and next gen ministry. Proven success working within fast-paced, collaborative settings. Passionate about developing both interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Assistant

Trinity First Lutheran School
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and fostering positive interactions.
  • Implemented creative learning strategies to engage children and promote their intellectual growth.
  • Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.

Childcare Assistant

River Valley Church
01.2024 - Current
  • Fostered spiritual growth among young children through Bible stories, songs, prayers, and other faith-based activities.
  • Managed challenging behavior calmly and effectively, promoting a positive atmosphere within the children's ministry setting.
  • Promoted a sense of community among church members by actively engaging with families during drop-off and pick-up times as well as at special events.
  • Collaborated with other ministry leaders to support overall church objectives while ensuring a seamless integration between childcare and larger congregational goals.
  • Boosted parent satisfaction by maintaining a clean, organized, and nurturing environment for children in the nursery.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assumption Home
07.2020 - Current
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies

North Central University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Rocori Senior High School
Cold Spring, MN
06.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Saint Cloud Technical College
Saint Cloud, MN
05.2023

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouVersion Bible App
  • Public Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Empathetic
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Youth leader at Bethel's Rock Church in Farmington, MN since February 2024
  • Student youth leader at River of Life Church in Cold Spring, MN from 2021-2023
  • Student intern at River of Life Church in spring of 2021
  • Leader for middle school girls at Minnesota Youth Convention in fall of 2023
  • Has had multiple speaking opportunities at River Youth and various ministries at River of Life Church such as White Christmas (women's event), Mission's Experience (annual vision projecting event), Come Alive (ministry at Rocori High School), and during a Sunday morning service
  • Participated in the short sermon, stand-up comedy, spoken word, choir, and Christian band categories at District Fine Arts and the National Fine Arts Festival in 2021 and 2022
  • Ministered to the community of inner-city Chicago through the use of puppetry, skits, and musical worship during a mission trip in 2019.
  • Served the people of Arusha, Tanzania, alongside Worldserve International, on a mission trip in 2022
  • Collaborated with WorldServe International in the development of water-wells in Arusha, Tanzania, again in 2023
  • Served at Kid's Blast in Wisconsin in spring of 2024, alongside other North Central students. Worked in partnership with iNG (Institute for Next Gen) to encourage and uplift children across Wisconsin

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered at Assumption Home from 2013-2017, assisting residents by providing manicures, hosting Bingo night, making homemade ice cream, singing songs from the "good old days", etc.
  • Serves in the River Kids nursery at River of Life Church once a month, started in 2019
  • Served on the River Youth worship team from 2019-2023
  • Serves during Sunday morning services or Sunday evening prayer services on the worship team twice a month, started in 2023

Timeline

Childcare Assistant

Trinity First Lutheran School
02.2024 - Current

Childcare Assistant

River Valley Church
01.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assumption Home
07.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies

North Central University

High School Diploma -

Rocori Senior High School

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

Saint Cloud Technical College

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