KENNEDY STOUFFER
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
United Methodist Children's Director with over eight years of experience, dedicated to embracing new challenges and advancing skills in ministry and leadership. Committed to pursuing a path toward becoming a Deacon in the United Methodist Church, with a strong desire to contribute to the church's mission and vision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Children's Ministry Director
First United Methodist Church Waxahachie
10.2022 - Current
- Trained and supervised volunteers and staff members
- Kept program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Palmer ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Red Oak ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Ovilla United Methodist Church
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with Jesus.
LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR
Splash Station
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for 30 lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR, and water rescue techniques.
- Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
- Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons.
- Provided instruction and assistance to patrons on proper use of recreational equipment.
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INTERN
Walt Disney World Resort
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Nelson University (Formerly Known As SAGU)
Waxahachie, TX05.2020
Associate of Arts - Biblical Literature
Nelson University (Formerly Known As SAGU)
Waxahachie, TX05-2020
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Goal Setting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Group facilitation
- Self motivation
- Volunteer coordination
- Discipleship
- Team collaboration
Timeline
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Palmer ISD
08.2023 - Current
Children's Ministry Director
First United Methodist Church Waxahachie
10.2022 - Current
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
Red Oak ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
Ovilla United Methodist Church
12.2018 - 09.2022
LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR
Splash Station
04.2018 - 08.2018
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INTERN
Walt Disney World Resort
07.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Nelson University (Formerly Known As SAGU)
Associate of Arts - Biblical Literature
Nelson University (Formerly Known As SAGU)
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