Studying ASL
Joshua Rothenberg
Spotsylvania,Virginia
"I can't carry it for you but I can carry you."
Samwise Gamgee
Summary
Personable Volunteer with organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities. Compassionate, empathetic, and well-versed in communications and problem-solving in service work. Focused on leveraging talents to positively impact others.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Intern
Chancellor Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
- Aided in acquiring relevant literature for smaller groups, allowing intimacy with one another in ways that weekly worship is unable to.
- Managed logistical aspects of special events like retreats or conferences held by the church, ensuring smooth operations throughout each gathering.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of weekly worship services, contributing to an uplifting spiritual experience for attendees.
- Supported the development of youth ministry programs, engaging young people in their faith journey through age-appropriate activities and discussions.
- Preaching when the pastor is unavailable or if asked by the congregation, teaching them how spiritual texts apply and what steps they should take
- Facilitated small group meetings, encouraging open dialogue on spiritual topics while cultivating deeper connections among participants.
- Volunteering to chaperone for youth camps, allowing the youth minister to breath and give ample support and grant a safe and stress-free environment for all parties involved.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
05.2026
- Dean's List [Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024]
- [3.8] GPA
- NSCS Member
- Delta Alpha Pi
- Honors Student
- YoungLife Member
- Center for Faith and Leadership Member
- Extracurricular Activities: COAR Participant
- Relevant Coursework: Disability in Literature & Writing about the Moon
- Professional Development: Public Speaking and Practical Ethics
High School Diploma -
05.2022
- Awarded Honorary German Club Award
- 4.1 GPA
- Key Club Member
- Friendship Club Member
- YoungLife Member
- German Club Member
- Completed AP course in Calculus
- Completed AP course in US History
Skills
Discipleship training
Biblical Knowledge
Teaching Bible Studies
Reading
Writing
Hard-work ethic
Teachability
Empathy/listeniLg
Public speaking
Creativity
Accountability
Affiliations
- YoungLife
- The Center for Faith and Leadership
- Chancellor Baptist Church
- Lightsaber Club
Certification
CPR certified
A mandated reporter and driver for YoungLife
Writing
I enjoy crafting story arcs that show character growth in a non-linear way, as people rarely get better in a linear path. I enjoy reading and writing superhero stories, fantasy stories, sci-fi stories, historical fiction stories, and Christian non-fiction stories. Disability representation is super important to me and few things disgust me more in writing than "inspiration porn." I view that as portraying disabled character too soap opera cheesy and not as real people.
Additional Information
I have autism and OCD and thus sometimes need extra clarification as to what a task requires of me.
Interests
Listeing to podcasts
Working out
Timeline
Church Intern - Chancellor Baptist Church
01.2024 - Current
University of Mary Washington - Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing
Riverbend High School - High School Diploma,