Heather Hodges
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
Compassionate leader with a heart for all students, staff, and volunteers within Southeast Christian Church. Desiring to live out the mission of 'One Church, One Family.' Intentional in pastoral care, relationship-building, encouraging personal growth in leaders, and crisis response. Eager to see our church reach the 143,556 one student at a time!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ministry Associate
Southeast Christian Church
Louisville, KY
09.2022 - Current
- Partner with the Student Ministry Leader to shepherd 98 volunteers.
- Cast vision for, and lead, our student guest experience team.
- Invest in students called to full-time vocational ministry.
- Pastorally counsel students and adults in crisis, and connect them with resources.
- Share Biblical counsel to encourage the personal growth of student ministry team members.
- Organize events targeted for student outreach.
- Recruit volunteers for various roles within the student ministry and in our church.
- Train small group leaders to facilitate intentional group discussion.
- Program weekly for HSM and MSM
School Counselor
Bullitt County Public Schools
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Counseled students individually to address interpersonal, family, and school-related issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to support students' emotional and behavioral needs.
- Assisted families in navigating school resources and support services available.
- Held a caseload of 400-500 students.
- Acted as the Building Assessment Coordinator for the high school.
Teacher
Bullitt County Public Schools
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Built and invested in relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Crafted lessons to meet the individual needs of students.
- Supported students with special needs by being the co-teach classroom.
- Led a Bible study and prayer group for school staff.
Education
Master of Science - Education With Concentration in School Counseling
Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2017
Skills
- Pastoral counseling and care
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Curriculum development
- Crisis intervention
- Mentorship
- Disability inclusion
- Discipleship training
- Small group facilitation
- Event planning
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Student Ministry Associate
Southeast Christian Church
09.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Bullitt County Public Schools
09.2021 - 09.2022
Teacher
Bullitt County Public Schools
06.2017 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Education With Concentration in School Counseling
Indiana University, Southeast
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University, Southeast