Jeremiah Black
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Follower of Jesus looking to live alongside other followers in order to help as many people as possible find and follow Jesus. Gifted in teaching and shepherding, using these gifts to the fullest extent to equip others to also live their lives to the fullest. Passionate for building relationships with people, living alongside them, loving them well, and witnessing how the Word changes our lives.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Burleson ISD - REALM Secondary School
Burleson, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Teach classes on a variety of topics, including painting, color theory, basic drawing, portraiture, realistic, and figure drawing, organizing and writing original lesson plans for each class.
- Help students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and interest.
- Care for the well-being of over 150 students and provide a safe location for them to learn and grow as they face the different challenges that the brokenness of life brings.
- Coordinate with a district team of art teachers to develop the most effective curriculum to help students learn and grow.
- Communicate with and care for parents, keeping them in the know on their student's schooling and encouraging them through hard times.
- Work alongside other teachers and staff to improve the effectiveness of the school on the students' lives
Student Ministry Intern
Rush Creek Church
Arlington, TX
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Worked alongside a team to plan, execute, and lead student services and events throughout the year.
- Built relationships with and equipped a team of 12-30 adult volunteers to effectively lead students.
- Cared for and got involved with the life of adult leaders.
- Served as an example of Christ in over 150 students’ lives through both relationships and teaching.
- Equipped students for leading, serving, and living well.
- Encouraged and fostered leadership in students who are natural leaders.
- Led/organized discipleship-based Sunday morning student service.
Video Technician
Mansfield ISD - Transportation Dept.
Mansfield, TX
10.2014 - 07.2020
- Reviewed audio or video equipment on all school buses, maintaining their functionality throughout the year.
- Created and maintained inventory of AV equipment and created documentation and instructions on proper usage.
- Gathered hundreds of new video recordings to be viewed in need of disciplinary or safety measures to be added to a well-kept library of recordings.
- Trained new employees according to the job description, fostering a sense of responsibility, leadership, and community.
- Served as a team player to not only complete my tasks but also assist others in any ventures they were seeking to complete.
Student Pastor
New Hope Baptist Church
Mansfield, TX
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Built lasting relationships with students and parents spending intentional time caring for them.
- Oversaw student ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bible And Interdisciplinary Studies
Arlington Baptist University
Arlington, TX 06.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Christian Apologetics
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 01.2020 - Current
Skills
Group & Individual Instruction
Biblical Knowledge & Understanding
Relationship-Building
Flexible and Adaptable
Communication
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Other Experience
- Mentoring college students/young adults
- Leading small groups/Bible studies for students and adults
- Preaching for student and adult services
Quote
"And so my judgement is that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God."
Acts 15:19
Timeline
Art Teacher
Burleson ISD - REALM Secondary School
08.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Christian Apologetics
Liberty University
01.2020 - Current
Student Ministry Intern
Rush Creek Church
11.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bible And Interdisciplinary Studies
Arlington Baptist University
06.2017 - 05.2019
Student Pastor
New Hope Baptist Church
10.2016 - 11.2018
Video Technician
Mansfield ISD - Transportation Dept.
10.2014 - 07.2020