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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, IN
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN
05-2017

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
Heather Hodges