Jess VanDevelde

• Assisted in daily routines, ensuring children's safety and well-being.
• Developed engaging educational activities tailored to individual learning needs.
• Prepared nutritious meals, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Managed household tasks including laundry, cleaning, and organization of children's spaces.
• Adapted quickly to changing schedules, maintaining flexibility in caregiving approach.
• Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.

Developed a team of boys and girls ages 5+ to dance to a dance routine with mounts, jumps, tumbling and signs to praise Jesus.

Set up dates to present each routine to senior citizens and adult with developmental challenges in our area.

Encouraged each child to do their best, memorize scripture and give God the glory and praise.

Planned several service projects to serve our community (blessing bags for the homeless, Christmas caroling for seniors, Feed My Starving Children, kindness rocks and more)

Developed, taught, led gym classes with dance fitness, party lights and high energy dance music for grades 4-8

Taught positive things like power of encouraging words, thinking before you speak, the Golden Rule, healthy lifestyle

Working on a new class with dance fitness and a focus on mental health

I started this ministry to help adults and children strengthen in mind, body & spirit with a variety of healthy classes.

I lead/facillitate Restore Mental Health Support Group to encourage women who are experiencing mental health challenges.

I have led Cheer Dance and Health class and currently lead Refuge Dance Praise Team and Dance Fitness Classes.

I also developed and lead Jubilee Dance Praise Nights for all ages to dance freely for Jesus to high energy electronic dance praise music with fun party and black lights.

• Developed customized dance and fitness programs tailored to individual client goals.
• Instructed diverse group classes, enhancing participant engagement and satisfaction.
• Provided one-on-one coaching sessions, fostering personal growth and confidence in clients.
• Enhanced student performance by developing and implementing diverse dance routines tailored to individual skill levels.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication among students and encouraging teamwork.
• Created unique choreography for classes.
• Provided tips on course safety and watched students for signs of fatigue and injury.
• Greeted incoming students and answered questions to offer welcoming atmosphere.
• Kept class areas clean, neat and free of distractions.
• Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
• Used music to motivate and energize classes.
• Counseled participants on nutrition to help reach fitness goals.
• Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.

I developed this class for kids as an alternative to Cheerleading/Dance classes in the area. This class taught the meaning of Cheer-"to shout for joy or in praise or encouragement or give comfort/support to someone." We practiced cheering each other on and also our family/friends.

I made up and taught all cheers, dances. Taught basic jumps, tumbling

I taught kids healthy aspects like nutrition, hydration, exercise and positive words.

• Designed and implemented engaging youth programs that fostered spiritual growth.
• Led weekly youth group sessions to facilitate discussions on faith and personal development.
• Developed outreach initiatives to increase community involvement and participation among youth.
• Mentored young leaders, providing guidance in planning and executing church activities.
• Collaborated with parents and volunteers to enhance support systems for youth engagement.
• Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
• Planned, led and attended youth conferences, concerts, sleepovers and yearly mission trips.