J DAVID REID
TEACHER
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Myrtle Grove Christian School
Wilmington, NC
09.2020 - present
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Business Owner
Self
Wilmington, NC
10.2017 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Input income and expense details into QuickBooks to track business finances and address variances.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
Sr. Pastor
Smith Memorial Baptist Church
Williamsburg, VA
03.2013 - 10.2018
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs, including shadowing and mentor programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to community and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals and weddings.
- Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Chaplain
Athletes In Action
Auburn, AL
05.1994 - 11.2004
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
Education
Doctorate of Ministry -
Liberty Baptist Seminary
Lynchburg, VA 01.2011 - 04.2014
Master of Divinity -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA 08.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Religion -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA 08.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH 09.1986 - 06.1990
Skills
Blackboard software
Middle school education
Fundraising
Adult Education
Student engagement
Public speaking
Volunteer Management
Operations management
Troubleshooting
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent work ethic
Teamwork
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Consulting
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Teambuilding
Good listening skills
Collaboration
Timeline
Teacher
Myrtle Grove Christian School
09.2020 - present
Business Owner
Self
10.2017 - Current
Sr. Pastor
Smith Memorial Baptist Church
03.2013 - 10.2018
Doctorate of Ministry -
Liberty Baptist Seminary
01.2011 - 04.2014
Master of Divinity -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
08.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Religion -
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
08.2007 - 08.2009
Chaplain
Athletes In Action
05.1994 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cedarville University
09.1986 - 06.1990